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VOLUNTARY SALE

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contracts. One made freely, without constraint, by the owner of the thing. … [Read more...]

VOUCHEE

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In common recoveries, the person who is called to warrant or defend the title is called the "vouchee." Common vouchee. In common recoveries, the person who is vouched to warranty. In this fictitious proceeding the crier of the court usually performs the office of a common vouchee. … [Read more...]

VOLUNTARY STATEMENT

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A willing statement made by a person without any coercion, such as a voluntary statement of a defendant as to what transpired and which may be incriminating. … [Read more...]

VOUCHER

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(A) accounts. An account book in which are entered the acquittances, or warrants for the accountant's discharge. It also signifies any acquittance or receipt, which is evidence of payment, or of the debtor's being discharged. See 3 Halst. 299. (B) common recoveries. The voucher in common recoveries, is the person on whom the tenant to the praecipe calls to defend the title to … [Read more...]

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