Void in Europe Definition of Void
Of no legal effect. Unenforceable at law, e.g., an agreement for an immoral consideration. But when an unlawful contract has been executed, money paid either in consideration or performance of the contract cannot be recovered back. If a contract or deed […]
Voidable in Europe Definition of Voidable
An agreement or other act which either of the parties to it is entitled to rescind, and which until that happens, has full legal effect; e.g. a case of fraud or mistake in a contract
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Volatility in Europe Volatility (in Finance) In this field, Volatility means the following: Volatility measures the financial stability of a product. Higher volatility means higher variations in price and is synonymous with higher risk. Higher volatility leads to higher insecurity in the […]
Volksgeist in Europe Savigny Friedrich Karl von Roman Law Introduction to Volksgeist Savigny is a complex and contradictory intellectual figure. His emphasis on the Volksgeist might logically have led him to study the native German legal tradition. Instead, he became one of the greatest […]
Definition of Vocatio In Jus A summons before a magistrate. (Roman law.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vocatio In Jus in the Dictionaries, Vocatio In Jus in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of […]
Definition of Voire Dire A preliminary examination of a, witness by the Judge, in which he is required to speak the truth with respect to the questions put to him ; if his incompetency appears from this examination or from extrinsic evidence, e.g., on the ground that he is not of sound mind, […]
Definition of Volenti Non Fit Injuria That to which a man consents cannot be considered an injury Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Volenti Non Fit Injuria in the Dictionaries, Volenti Non Fit Injuria in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, […]
Definition of Voluntary Without valuable consideration. A voluntary gift, conveyance or contract is valid if under seal. A voluntary conveyance is avoided if the owner becomes bankrupt within two years, or within ten years unless he was fully solvent at the time of the conveyance, irrespective […]
Definition of Vofuntas In Delictis Non Exitus Spectatur In crimes, the intention, and not the result, is looked to Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vofuntas In Delictis Non Exitus Spectatur in the Dictionaries, Vofuntas In Delictis Non Exitus […]
Definition of Voluntas Reputabatur Pro Facto The will is to be taken for the deed Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Voluntas Reputabatur Pro Facto in the Dictionaries, Voluntas Reputabatur Pro Facto in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse […]
Definition of Voluntas Testatoris Est Ambulatoria Usque Ad Extremum Vita Exitum The will of a testator is ambulatory [or revocable] down to the very end of his life Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Voluntas Testatoris Est Ambulatoria Usque Ad […]
Definition of Volunteer (1) A person who gives his services without any express or implied promise of remuneration. He is not entitled to any compensation for injuries sustained by him. (2) A person who is an object of bounty under a will or settlement as opposed to one who gives valuable […]
Definition of Vouch To call upon or summon. A voucher is a document which evidences a transaction, e.g., a receipt for money. As to voucher to warranty, see Recovery Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Vouch in the Dictionaries, Vouch in our legal […]