A proceeding is said to be vexatious when the party bringing it is not acting bona fide, and merely wishes to annoy or embarrass his opponent, or when it is not calculated to lead to any practical result Such a proceeding is often described as "frivolous and vexatious," and the court may stay it on that ground. Sweet. … [Read more...] about VEXATIOUS
VIA ANTIQUA VIA EST TUTA
Latin, meaning The old way is the safe way. … [Read more...] about VIA ANTIQUA VIA EST TUTA
VI AUT CLAM
Lat. In the civil law. By force or covertly. Dig. 43, 24. … [Read more...] about VI AUT CLAM
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
VEXATA QUAESTIO
Lat. A vexed question; a question often agitated or discussed, but not determined or settled: a question or point which has been differently determined, and so left doubtful. 7 Coke, 45b; 3 Burrows, 1547. … [Read more...] about VEXATA QUAESTIO