Bankruptcy that is voluntarily filed by the debtor, as opposed to involuntary bankruptcy which is filed by a creditor of the debtor. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY
VOLUNTARY JURISDICTION
In the ecclesiastical law, jurisdiction is either contentious jurisdiction, or voluntary jurisdiction. By the latter term is understood that kind of jurisdiction which requires no judicial proceedings, as, the granting letters of administration and receiving the probate of wills. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY JURISDICTION
VOLUNTARY DISCONTINUANCE
When a plaintiff decides to terminate a lawsuit voluntarily, such as when realizing that the case will not be one with further litigation. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY DISCONTINUANCE
VOLUNTARY SALE
contracts. One made freely, without constraint, by the owner of the thing. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY SALE
VOLUNTARY NONSUIT
practice. The abandonment of his cause by a plaintiff, and an agreement that a judgment for costs be entered against him. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY NONSUIT