In the ecclesiastical law, jurisdiction is either contentious jurisdiction, (q. v.) or voluntary jurisdiction. By the latter term is understood that k...
practice. The abandonment of his cause by a plaintiff, and an agreement that a judgment for costs be entered against him. 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 3306. ...
contracts. One made freely, without constraint, by the owner of the thing &old. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 974. ...
That which is either active or wilful, in contradistinction to that which arises from mere negligence, which is called permissive waste. 2 Bouv. Inst....
contracts. Persons who receive a voluntary conveyance. (q. v.) 2. It is a general rule of the courts of equity that they will not assist a mere volun...
army. Persons who in time of war offer their services to their country and march in its defence. 2. Their rights and duties are prescribed by the mun...
Suffrage; the voice of an individual in making a choice by many. The total number of voices given at an election; as, the presidential vote. 2. Votes...
One entitled to a vote; an elector. ...
In common recoveries, the person who is called to warrant or defend the title, is called the vouchee. 2 Bouv. Inst. n. 2093. ...
accounts. An account book in which are entered the acquittances, or warrants for the accountant~s discharge. It also signifies any acquittance or rece...
common recoveries. The voucher in common recoveries, is the person on whom the tenant to the praecipe calls to defend the title to the land, because h...
common recoveries. The calling one who has warranted lands, by the party warranted, to come and defend the suit for him. Co. Litt. 101, b. Vide Warran...
marine law. The passage of a ship upon the seas, from one port to another, or to several ports. 2. Every voyage must have a terminus a quo and a term...
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