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...]

A crime involve an immoral or bad act, e.g. prostitution and drug crimes. … [Read more...]

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...]

Generally: To accrue to; to be fixed; to take effect; to give a fixed and Indefeasible right. This may include the vesting of stock options as part of an employment agreement after a stated number of years of servitude by an employee. estates. To give an immediate fixed right of present or future enjoyment; an estate is vested in possession when there exists a right of present … [Read more...]

The crop on the ground. Cowell. … [Read more...]