VI ET ARMIS

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...] about VI ET ARMIS

Lat. In the civil law. Of goods taken away by force. The name of an action given by the praetor as a remedy for the violent taking of another's property. Inst 4, 2; Dig. 47, 8. … [Read more...] about VI BONORUM RAPTORUM

Lat. In the civil law. By force or covertly. Dig. 43, 24. … [Read more...] about VI AUT CLAM

vexation quaestio. A question or point of law often discussed or agitated, but not determined nor settled. … [Read more...] about VEXED QUESTION

torts. A vexatictus suit is one which has been instituted maliciously, and without probable cause, whereby a damage has ensued to the defendant. 2. The suit is either a criminal prosecution, a conviction before a magistrate, or a civil action. The suit need not be altogether without foundation; if the part which is groundless has subjected the party to an inconvenience, to … [Read more...] about VEXATIOUS SUITS