An ancient writ for a spiritual person imprisoned, upon forfeiture of a recognisance, etc. Reg. Orig. 147. Viearins non Habet vioarinm. A deputy has not [cannot have] a deputy. A delegated power cannot be again delegated. Broom, Max. 830. … [Read more...] about VICARIO, ETC.
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VEXED QUESTION
vexation quaestio. A question or point of law often discussed or agitated, but not determined nor settled. … [Read more...] about VEXED QUESTION
VICARIOUS
To experience something through the experience of another. … [Read more...] about VICARIOUS
VI AUT CLAM
Lat. In the civil law. By force or covertly. Dig. 43, 24. … [Read more...] about VI AUT CLAM
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Liability for the torts of another person even though the defendant may have not done anything wrong. This is most common in agency law, for example, the doctrine of respondeat superior in the employer-employee relationship. An employer is held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of employees. A company can be sued for the car accident caused by the negligent employee … [Read more...] about VICARIOUS LIABILITY