Persons who are appointed by a court to make an investigation of certain matters, or to examine a particular locality, (as, the proposed site of a new road,) and to report to the court the result of their inspection, with their opinion on the same. In old practice. Persons appointed under writs of view to testify the view. Rose Real Act. 253. … [Read more...] about VIEWERS
VIGIL
In ecclesiastical law. The eve or next day before any solemn feast. … [Read more...] about VIGIL
VIEW
A prospect. 2. Every one is entitled to a view from his premises, but he thereby acquires no right over the property of his neighbors. The erection of buildings which obstruct a man's view, therefore, is not unlawful, and such buildings cannot be considered a nuisance. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The right of prospect; the outlook or prospect from the windows … [Read more...] about VIEW
VIEW ORDINANCE
Local laws which prevent a property owner from having their views obstructed by objects on the land of another such as trees but generally not buildings or other permanent structures. … [Read more...] about VIEW ORDINANCE
VIGILANCE
1. Proper attention in proper time. 2. The law requires a man who has a claim to enforce it in proper time, while the adverse party has it in his power to defend himself; and if by his neglect to do so, he cannot afterwards establish such claim, the maxim vigilantibus non dormientibus leges subserviunt, acquires full force in such case. For example, a claim not sued for within … [Read more...] about VIGILANCE