Lat. A right of way over another's land. … [Read more...]
VETUS JUS
Lat. The old law. A term used in the civil law, sometimes to designate the law of the Twelve Tables, and sometimes merely a law which was in force previous to the passage of a subsequent law. Calvin. Vex. To harass, disquiet, annoy; as by repeated litigation upon the same facts. … [Read more...]
VIAGERE RENTE
In French law. A rent charge or annuity payable for the life of the annuitant. … [Read more...]
VEXARI
Latin: To be harassed, vexed, or annoyed; to be prosecuted; as in the maxim: Nemo debet bis vexari pro eadem causa. No one should be twice prosecuted for one and the same cause. … [Read more...]
VIANDER
In old English law. A returning officer. 7 Mod. 13. … [Read more...]