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Definition of Vindicatio A real action, especially the real action by which a title to real property could be made out, brought by the owner (dominus) against the person in possession. (Roman law.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vindicatio in the […]

Definition of Vint V. Padget ((1858), 2 De G. & J. 611). Two estates were mortgaged to distinct mortgagees. The mortgagor then made a second mortgage of the two estates to another person. Afterwards the two first mortgages were transferred to one person, with notice of the second mortgage. The […]

Definition of Violenta Praesumptio Aliquando Est Plena Probatio Violent presumption is often proof Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Violenta Praesumptio Aliquando Est Plena Probatio in the Dictionaries, Violenta Praesumptio Aliquando Est Plena […]

Definition of Vir Et Uxor Censentur In Lege Una Persona Husband and wife are considered one person in law Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vir Et Uxor Censentur In Lege Una Persona in the Dictionaries, Vir Et Uxor Censentur In Lege Una Persona in […]

Definition of Vis Major Irresistible force ; e.g., a storm, earthquake, or armed forces. One of the excepted perils in a policy of marine insurance Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vis Major in the Dictionaries, Vis Major in our legal dictionaries, […]

Definition of Viscount The fourth in rank of the peers ; he ranks above a baron and below an earl. The title dates from 1440 Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Viscount in the Dictionaries, Viscount in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse […]

Definition of Visitor A person appointed by law to visit and inquire into irregularities in charitable corporations, etc. Chancery visitors visit and report as to lunatics in respect of whom proceedings in lunacy have been taken. (Lunacy Act, 1890.) Browse You might be interested in these […]

Definition of Vivary Fish-ponds or waters wherein fish are kept Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vivary in the Dictionaries, Vivary in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the Legal […]

Definition of Vizetelly V. Mudie’s Select Library, Ltd. ([1900] 2 Q. B. 170). Held, that a party who distributes documents or books containing libels is not liable unless he; knew or ought to have knpwn that they were likely to contain libellous statements. Browse You might be interested in […]

Definition of Villein Socage See Socagt Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Villein Socage in the Dictionaries, Villein Socage in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the Legal […]