The regarder's office in the forest. Manw. 1. 195. … [Read more...] about VISITOR OF MANNERS
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VIRTUTE OFFICII
Latin: By virtue of his office. A sheriff, a constable, and some other officers may, virtute officii, apprehend a man who has been guilty of a crime in their presence. … [Read more...] about VIRTUTE OFFICII
VISITS
Latin: In old English practice. View; inspection, either of a place or person. … [Read more...] about VISITS
VIS
Latin: Any kind of force, violence, or disturbance relating to a man's person or his property. Vis ablativa. In the civil law. Ablative force; force which is exerted in taking away a thing from another. Calvin. Vis arniata. In the civil and old English law. Armed force ; force exerted by means of arms or weapons. Vis clandestina. In old English law. Clandestine force; such as … [Read more...] about VIS
VISNE
The neighborhood; a neighboring place; a place near at hand; the venue. 2. Formerly the visne was confined to the immediate neighborhood, where the cause of action arose, and many verdicts were disturbed because the visne was too large, which, becoming a great grievance several statutes were passed to remedy the evil. The 21 James I, c. 13, gives aid after verdict where the … [Read more...] about VISNE