Latin: Value of the marriage. In feudal law, the guardian in chivalry had the right of tendering to his infant ward a suitable match, without "disparagement," (inequality,) which, if the infants refused, they forfeited the value of the marriage (valor maritagii) to their guardian; that is, so much as a jury would assess, or any one would boha fide give, to the guardian for such … [Read more...] about VALOR MARITAGII
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VAGUENESS
Uncertainty. 2. Certainty is required in contracts, wills, pleadings, judgments, and indeed in all the acts on which courts have to give a judgment, ana if they be vague, so as not to be understood, they are in general invalid. A charge of frequent intemperance and habitual indolence are vague and too general. … [Read more...] about VAGUENESS
VALUABLE
That which has worth or monetary value. … [Read more...] about VALUABLE
Val. U. L. Rev.
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VALUABLE CONSIDERATION
contracts. An equivalent for a thing purchased. A necessary requirement for the making of a valid and binding contract, in addition to an offer and an acceptance. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The distinction between a good and a valuable consideration is that the former consists of blood, or of natural love and affection; as when a man grants an estate to a … [Read more...] about VALUABLE CONSIDERATION