civil law. One which is made by the mere consent or agreement of the parties. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT
VOLUNTARY ESCAPE
The giving to a prisoner voluntarily, any liberty not authorized by law. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY ESCAPE
VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT
An assignment for the benefit of his creditors made by a debtor voluntarily ; as distinguished from a compulsory assignment which takes place by operation of law in proceedings in. bankruptcy or insolvency. Presumably it means an assignment of a debtor … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT
VOX SIGNATA
In Scotch practice. An emphatic or essential word. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 280. … [Read more...] about VOX SIGNATA
VOUCHER
(A) accounts. An account book in which are entered the acquittances, or warrants for the accountant's discharge. It also signifies any acquittance or receipt, which is evidence of payment, or of the debtor's being discharged. See 3 Halst. 299. (B) common recoveries. The voucher in common recoveries, is the person on whom the tenant to the praecipe calls to defend the title to … [Read more...] about VOUCHER