Latin, meaning The words of deeds are accepted more strongly against the person offering them. … [Read more...] about VERBA CHARTARUM FORTIUS ACCIPIUNTUR CONTRA PREFERENTEM
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VERIFIED COPY
A copy of a document that is authenticated to be a true copy of the original. … [Read more...] about VERIFIED COPY
VENIT ET DEFENDIT
L. Lat. In old pleading. Comes' and defends. The proper words of appearance and defense in an action. 1 Ld. Raym. 11 … [Read more...] about VENIT ET DEFENDIT
VERBA DEBENT INTELLIGI CUM EFFECTU
Latin, meaning Words ought to be understood with effect. … [Read more...] about VERBA DEBENT INTELLIGI CUM EFFECTU
VERIFY
To confirm or substantiate by oath; to show to be true. Particularly used of making formal oath to accounts, petitions, pleadings, and other papers. The word "verify" sometimes means to confirm and substantiate by oath, and sometimes by argument When used in legal proceedings it is generally employed in the former sense. De Witt v. Hosmer, 3 How. Prac. (N. Y.) 284. Veritas, a … [Read more...] about VERIFY