common recoveries. The calling one who has warranted lands, by the party warranted, to come and defend the suit for him. practice. A warranty is a contract real, annexed to lands and tenements, whereby a man is bound to defend such lands and tenements from another person; and in case of eviction by title paramount, to give him lands of equal value. 2. Voucher to warranty is the … [Read more...]
VOLUNTARY ABANDONMENT
Under one's own will, to leave another person without cause and without their consent to leave. Usually in reference to abandonment of a responsibility such as abandoning a spouse or a child. … [Read more...]
VOLUNTARY WITNESS
A witness willing to testify in court without the need for a subpoena compelling the witness to appear. … [Read more...]
VOX SIGNATA
In Scotch practice. An emphatic or essential word. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 280. … [Read more...]
VOLUNTARY ANSWER
in the practice of the court of chancery was an answer put in by a defendant when the plaintiff had filed no interrogatories which required to be answered. … [Read more...]