Willingly; done with one's consent; negligently. 2. To render an act criminal or tortious it must be voluntary. If a man, therefore, kill another without a will on his part, while engaged in the performance of a lawful act, and having taken proper care to prevent it, he is not guilty of any crime. And if he commit an injury to the person or property of another, he is not liable … [Read more...]

That which is either active or willful, in contradistinction to that which arises from mere negligence, which is called permissive waste. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

A witness willing to testify in court without the need for a subpoena compelling the witness to appear. … [Read more...]