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.
VIAE SERVITUS
Lat. A right of way over another's land. … [Read more...] about VIAE SERVITUS
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
VICARAGE
In English ecclesiastical law. The living or benefice of a vicar, as a parsonage is of a parson. 1 Bl. Comm. 387, 388. … [Read more...] about VICARAGE
VICARIAL TITHES
Petty or small tithes payable to the vicar. 2 Steph. Comm. . 681. … [Read more...] about VICARIAL TITHES