Expectancy Quote by Edward Coke
“A thing which is not in esse but in apparent expectancy is regarded in law.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Treatise: Institutes of the Lawes England, 1628
A thing that exists only in expectation, not in reality, is treated as a legal right.
In simple terms: Expectations can be treated as legal rights.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the difference between expectation and actual entitlement.
Themes
law
expectations
rights
Mood
analytical
formal
Type
juridical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- contract negotiations
- estate planning
- financial forecasting
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Legal theory
property rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do courts distinguish expectation from reality?
- When is expectation sufficient for legal protection?
A Different Perspective
Legal rights require actual existence, not just hope.
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