A voluntary madman. A term applied by Lord Coke to a drunkard, who has voluntarily contracted madness by intoxication. Co. Litt 247 ; 4 Bl. Comm. 25. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARIUS DAEMON
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VOCO
(Latin) In the civil and old English law. I call; I summon; I vouch. In jus voco te, I summon you to court; I summon you before the praetor. The formula by which a Roman action was anciently commenced. Adams, Rom. Ant. 242. … [Read more...] about VOCO
VOID
contracts, practice. That which has no force or effect. 2. Contracts, bequests or legal proceedings may be void; these will be severally considered. 3. 1. The invalidity of a contract may arise from many causes. 1. When the parties have no capacity to contract; as in the case of idiots, lunatics, and in some states, under their local regulations, habitual drunkards. 4. 2. When … [Read more...] about VOID
VOID AB INITIO
Latin, void from the beginning. Never legitimate or valid. … [Read more...] about VOID AB INITIO
VIVA AQUA
Latin: In the civil law. Living water; running water; that which issues from a spring or fountain. Calvin. … [Read more...] about VIVA AQUA