An ancient writ for a spiritual person imprisoned, upon forfeiture of a recognisance, etc. Reg. Orig. 147. Viearins non Habet vioarinm. A deputy has not [cannot have] a deputy. A delegated power cannot be again delegated. Broom, Max. 830. … [Read more...] about VICARIO, ETC.
VICE
1.A bad act, immoral act, bad habit, prurient interest. 2. A term used in the civil law and in Louisiana, by which is meant a defect in a thing; an imperfection. For example, epilepsy in a slave, roaring and crib-biting in a horse, are vices. Redhibitory vices are those for which the seller will be compelled to annul a sale, and take back the thing sold. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about VICE
VICARIAL TITHES
Petty or small tithes payable to the vicar. 2 Steph. Comm. . 681. … [Read more...] about VICARIAL TITHES
VEXATIOUS SUITS
torts. A vexatictus suit is one which has been instituted maliciously, and without probable cause, whereby a damage has ensued to the defendant. 2. The suit is either a criminal prosecution, a conviction before a magistrate, or a civil action. The suit need not be altogether without foundation; if the part which is groundless has subjected the party to an inconvenience, to … [Read more...] about VEXATIOUS SUITS
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Liability for the torts of another person even though the defendant may have not done anything wrong. This is most common in agency law, for example, the doctrine of respondeat superior in the employer-employee relationship. An employer is held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of employees. A company can be sued for the car accident caused by the negligent employee … [Read more...] about VICARIOUS LIABILITY