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VOLUNTEERS

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(A) contracts. Persons who receive a voluntary conveyance. 2. It is a general rule of the courts of equity that they will not assist a mere volunteer who has a defective conveyance. (B) army. Persons who in time of war offer their services to their country and march in its defence. 2. Their rights and duties are prescribed by the municipal laws of the different states. But when … [Read more...]

VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT

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civil law. One which is made by the mere consent or agreement of the parties. … [Read more...]

VOTE

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Suffrage; the voice of an individual in making a choice by many. The total number of voices given at an election; as, the presidential vote. 2. Votes are either given, by ballot, or viva voce; they may be delivered personally by the voter himself, or, in some cases, by proxy. 3. A majority of the votes given carries the question submitted, unless in particular cases when the … [Read more...]

VOLUNTARY DISCONTINUANCE

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When a plaintiff decides to terminate a lawsuit voluntarily, such as when realizing that the case will not be one with further litigation. … [Read more...]

VOTER

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One entitled to a vote; an elector. One who has the right of giving his voice or suffrage. … [Read more...]

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