Legal Definitions - encheson

Encheson refers to the underlying reason, cause, or justification for an action or event. It is the motive or occasion that prompts something to be done.

• Example 1: Contract Dispute

  A construction company, facing unexpected and severe material shortages due to a global supply chain disruption, was unable to complete a building project by the agreed-upon deadline. The client sued for breach of contract.

  In this scenario, the severe material shortages and supply chain disruption would be the encreson for the construction company's failure to meet the deadline. It is the specific, underlying reason that caused the company to act (or fail to act) in a way that led to the contract breach.

• Example 2: Legislative Action

  A city council passed a new ordinance restricting the use of single-use plastic bags in all retail establishments within the city limits.

  The encreson for this legislative action was a growing concern among residents and environmental groups about plastic pollution, its impact on local ecosystems, and the desire to promote sustainable practices. These environmental and public health concerns served as the primary justification and cause for the council's decision to enact the new law.

• Example 3: Disciplinary Action

  A professional licensing board initiated an investigation and subsequently suspended a doctor's medical license after receiving multiple complaints from patients regarding negligent care.

  The encreson for the licensing board's disciplinary action was the pattern of patient complaints alleging negligent care. These complaints provided the specific reasons and justification for the board to investigate and ultimately suspend the doctor's license, aiming to protect public safety and uphold professional standards.