An ancient writ against the mayor or bailiff of a town, etc., for the dean keeping of their streets and lanes. Reg. Orig. 267. … [Read more...] about VICIS ET VENELLIS MUNDANDIS
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VICONTIEL
Belonging to the sheriff. … [Read more...] about VICONTIEL
VI ET ARMIS
With force and arms. When man breaks into another's close vi et armis, he may be opposed force by force, for there is no time to request him to go away. 2. These words are universally inserted in a writ of trespass, because they point out that the act has been done with force, and they are technical words to designate this offence. … [Read more...] about VI ET ARMIS
VICE CRIME
A crime involve an immoral or bad act, e.g. prostitution and drug crimes. … [Read more...] about VICE CRIME
VIA
cart-way, which also includes a foot-way and a horse-way. Vide Way. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Latin: In the civil law. Way; a road; a right of way. The right of walking, riding, and driving over another's land. Inst. 2, 3, pr. A species of rural servitude, which included iter (a footpath) and actus, (a driftway.) In old English law. A way; a public road; a … [Read more...] about VIA