A writ that lay for the bringing back of the king's bondmen, that hatf been carried away by others out of his manors whereto they belonged. Reg. Orig. 87. … [Read more...] about VELLANIS REGIS SUBTRACTIS REDUCINDAS
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VENDOR
The person who transfers property by sale, particularly real estate, "seller" being more commonly used for one who sells personalty. He is the vendor who negotiates the sale, and becomes the recipient of the considera-tion, though the title comes to the vendee from another source, and not from the vendor. Rutland v. Briefer, 53 Miss. 685. Vendor and Purchaser's Act. The act of … [Read more...] about VENDOR
VARA
A Spanish-American measure of length, equal to 33 English inches or a trifle more or less, varying according to local usage. See U. S. v. Perot, 98 U. S. 428, 25 L. Ed 251. … [Read more...] about VARA
VEAL-MONEY
The tenants of the manor of Bradford, in the county of Wilts, paid a yearly rent by this name to their lord, in lieu of veal paid formerly in kind Wharton. … [Read more...] about VEAL-MONEY
VARDA
In old Scotch law. Ward; custody; guardianship. Answering to "warda," in old English law. Spelman. … [Read more...] about VARDA