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Concept of V Traditional meaning of v [1] in the English common law history: For vide, I.; see; and versus, against. V. C: Vice-Chancellor. V. R.: for Victoria regina, I.: Victoria, Queen. [rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of [...]Vacant Possession
Vacant Possession Defined Case Law A selected English Real Property Law Case in relation with vacant possession defined may be: NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd v Ibrend Estates BV Year of the above case: 2011Vacation
Meaning of Vacation The following is an old definition of Vacation [1]: The interval between two successive terms of a court. Dming this period orders signed by a judge are said to be issued at chambers, q. u. In this country all courts have terms and vacations. The time of the commencement of [...]Vaccaria
English Law: Vaccaria in the Past A word which is derived from vacca, a cow and signifies a dairy-house. Co. Litt. 5 b. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about vaccaria is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. [...]Vaccination
Resources See Also Further Reading Vaccination in the Encyclopedia of Britain Vaccination in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Vaccination in the Halsbury's Laws of England Vaccination in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Vaccination in the Jowitt's [...]Vagrants
History of Vagrants The following concept of Vagrants may be usefull here:Able-bodied people who were unemployed (generally without a master). Vagrancy Acts were passed to control the unemployed. Vagrants could face criminal charges, and be pressed into military service or transported to the [...]Valuation Court
The Valuation Court Name The Valuation Court is the standarized name of one of the England and Wales Subordinate and Other Courts (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the Valuation Court in the England and [...]Value
U-value in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 Meaning of U-value in the context of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003: (or thermal transmittance co-efficient) is a measure of how much heat will pass through one square metre of a structure when the temperatures on either side of the structure [...]Variation of Class Rights
Shares and Membership of a Company: Variation of class rights The procedure for variation Find under this subsection information about The procedure for variation in relation to Shares and Membership of a Company: Variation of class rights.VAT & Duties Tribunal
The VAT & Duties Tribunal Name The VAT & Duties Tribunal is the standarized name of one of the UK Tribunals and Government Offices (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the VAT & Duties Tribunal in the UK). [...]VAT Tribunal
The VAT Tribunal Name The VAT Tribunal is the standarized name of one of the UK Tribunals and Government Offices (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the VAT Tribunal in the UK). [rtbs name="courts"]VAT Tribunals for Northern Ireland
VAT Tribunals for Northern Ireland in North Ireland This Tribunal deals with appeals on decisions of HM Customs and Excise on VAT, including penalties for tax evasion and assessment of tax etc. Policy responsibility for its work rests with the London office of the Tribunal. Additional [...]Vehicle
Open sided car park in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 Meaning of Open sided car park in the context of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003: open sided car parks and parking garages, designed to admit or accommodate only passenger or light goods vehicles not exceeding 2500 kilograms gross mass. [...]Vendor
Definition of Vendor (Or Seller) A term used in legal work arising out of the sale and purchase of property i.e. Conveyancing.Venire Facias
English Law: Venire Facias in the Past According to the English law, the proper process to be issued on an indictment for any petit misdemeanor, on a penal statute, is a writ called venire facias. 2. It is in the nature of a summons to cause the party to appear. 4 Bl. Com. 18 1 Chit. Cr. Law, [...]Venter Inspiciendo
English Law: Venter Inspiciendo in the Past A writ directed to the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.K. encyclopedia), commanding him that, in the presence of twelve men and as many women, he cause examination to be made, whether a woman there named is with child (see more about this [...]Veray
English Law: Veray in the Past This is an ancient way of spelling urai, true. Developments In the English law, there are three kinds of tenants: 1. Veray or true tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.K. encyclopedia), who is one who holds in fee simple. 2. tenant (see more [...]Veray Or True Tenant
English Law: Veray or True Tenant in the Past One who holds a fee simple; in pleadings, he is called simply tenant. He differs from a tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.K. encyclopedia) by the way in this, that the latter holds a less estate than a fee which stays in the [...]Verbal Warning
Definition of Verbal Warning Verbal warnings are appropriate for minor misconduct.Verdict
Verdict Meaning Verdict in Scottish Law The decision reached at the end of a trial Definition of Verdict The trial judge, when explaining what is required of the jury, will direct them that a unanimous decision is needed.Versailles Treaty
Summary of VERSAILLES TREATY: (1919) In relation to the legal history of the United States and the United Kingdom: Occurred in Paris after World War I. Attended by 27 nations - not Russia because of the Revolution - Germany not invited. Dominated by the Big Four - Clemenceau (France), Wilson [...]Vetera Statuta
English Law: Vetera Statuta in the Past The name of vetera statuta, ancient statutes, has been given to the statutes commencing with Magna Charta' and ending with those of Edward II. Crabb's Eng. Law, 222. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this [...]Veterans
Resources See Also Further Reading Veterans in the Encyclopedia of Britain Veterans in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Veterans in the Halsbury's Laws of England Veterans in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Veterans in the Jowitt's Dictionary of [...]Vic Feather
Vic Feather History Trade union official who became General Secretary of the TUC 1969-73. Led the union fight against the Heath government's Industrial Relations Act 1971. His blunt Yorkshire manner made him something of a public celebrity. President of the European Trade Union [...]Vicarious Liability
Vicarious liability and liability of associations This section offers a description about Vicarious liability and liability of associations in the study of the general principles of Criminal Law. Definition of Vicarious Liability This arises most commonly in the context of wrongs or torts [...]Vice-Chancellor’s Court
The Vice-Chancellor’s Court Name The Vice-Chancellor’s Court is the standarized name of one of the UK Historic Courts (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the Vice-Chancellor’s Court in the UK court legal history).Viceroy
Viceroy History A ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province, such as the Viceroy of India acting as a representative of the government in Westminster.Victim
Victim Information and Advice Meaning Victim in Scottish Law TheCOPFSservice that offers assistance to some victims and witnesses. Definition of Victim A victim is defined as a person who has complained of the commission of an offence against themselves or their property.Victim statement
Victim statement Meaning Victim statement in Scottish Law A written statement that allows victims or, in some cases, their relatives to tell the court how the crime affected them.Victimisation
Victimisation in the Context of Equality Law The meaning of Victimisation, published by the Equality and Diversity Forum (a United Kindom network of equality and human rights organisations), is the following: means treating a person badly because they have made or supported a complaint about [...]Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing in relation to the Technology and Construction Court [rtbs name="technology-and-construction-court"]In appropriate cases, particularly where there are important matters in dispute and the parties’ representatives are a long distance from one another and/or the court, the [...]Video Link
Video link in relation to the Technology and Construction Court [rtbs name="technology-and-construction-court"]If any witness (whose witness statement has been served and who is required to give oral evidence) is located outside England and Wales or would find a journey to court inconvenient [...]Villein
English Law: Villein in the Past A species of slave during the feudal times.' Developments The feudal villein of the lowest order was unprotected as to property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.K. encyclopedia) and subjected to the post ignoble services; but his circumstances [...]Villenous Judgment
English Law: Villenous Judgment in the Past In the English law it was a judgment given by the common law in attaint or in cases of conspiracy. Developments Its effects were to make the object of it lose his liberam legem and become infamous. He forfeited his goods and chattels and his lands [...]Violence Among Women
‘Ladies Shouldn’t Act Like That!’: Policing Violence Among Young Women Suzanne Young, from the University of Glasgow, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Crime and Society," under the title "‘Ladies Shouldn’t Act Like [...]Violent Disorder
Definition of Violent Disorder The offence may be committed in a public or private place.Violent Presumption
Concept of Violent Presumption Traditional meaning of violent presumption [1] in scots law: A presumption of the truth of a fact founded on circumstances which are necessarily followed by it or attended with it. Violent profits: in Scotch law, double the rent; the extreme value of the land. [...]Violent Profits
Scottish Law: Violent Profits in the Past The gains made by a tenant (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.K. encyclopedia) holding over, are so called. Ersk. Inst. R. 2, tit. 6, s. 54. [1][rtbs name="scottish-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about [...]Virtual Assignment
Virtual Assignment Defined Case Law A selected English Real Property Law Case in relation with virtual assignment defined may be: Clarence House Ltd v National Westminster Bank plc Year of the above case: 2010Visit
Court familiarisation visit Meaning Visit in Scottish Law A visit arranged in advance of a trial to help witnesses become more familiar with the courtroom. Concept of Visit The following is an old definition of Visit [1], a term which has several meanings:1. In international law, the right of [...]Void
Definition of Void or Void Ab Initio Not legally binding.Void Contract
Void Contract in Contract Law According to Questions & Answers Law of Contract: Law Revision and Study Guide (Law Questions & Answers, Oxford University Press), by Adrian Chandler and Ian Brown, Void Contract may have the following meaning: A contract that has no legal force from the moment of [...]Voidable
Definition of Voidable It is important to be able to distinguish between contracts which are void and contracts which are voidable.Voidable Contract
Voidable Contract in Contract Law According to Questions & Answers Law of Contract: Law Revision and Study Guide (Law Questions & Answers, Oxford University Press), by Adrian Chandler and Ian Brown, Voidable Contract may have the following meaning: A contract that, though valid when made, is [...]Volenti Non Fit Injuria
Definition of Volenti Non Fit Injuria Assumption of risk - the defence to a tort claim if what has happened to the plaintiff is something he should have reasonably expected. Volenti non fit injuria in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Volenti non fit injuria from the University of Kent: [...]Voluntary Agencies in the Prevention of Destitution
The Sphere of Voluntary Agencies in the Prevention of Destitution and the Majority Report of the Royal Commission of 1905-1909 In this issue about the sphere of voluntary agencies in the prevention of destitution, the book English Poor Law Policy [1] reads as follows: Both the Majority Report [...]Voluntary Manslaughter
Definition of Voluntary Manslaughter Defendant has the mens rea of murder or the intention to kill or cause gbh, but extenuating circumstances may reduce his blameworthiness.Voluntary Organisations
Resources See Also Further Reading Voluntary Organisations in the Encyclopedia of Britain Voluntary Organisations in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Voluntary Organisations in the Halsbury's Laws of England Voluntary Organisations in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words [...]Voluntary Winding-up
Voluntary Company Winding-up: IntroductionVote
Company: Classes of share The right to vote Find under this subsection information about The right to vote in relation to Company: Classes of share.Vote Bundle
Vote Bundle Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament The Vote Bundle is the hard-copy set of daily Commons business papers that is distributed to Members of the Parliament by the Vote Office. It includes: the agenda for that day, the minutes of the previous day's sitting, any new motions, [...]Vote of Confidence
Vote of confidence Meaning in Politics Description of Vote of confidence published by Mona Chalabi: Votes of confidence in a government's ability to govern are pretty rare, but it's quite possible that another one would happen after this election, especially if there's a minority [...]Votes and Proceedings
Votes and Proceedings Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament The Votes and Proceedings is the official record of each sitting day in the Commons. It lists the events and decisions of the day including the results of any divisions, any papers presented or committees appointed. At the end of the [...]Voting
Company Meetings: VotingVulnerability for Money Laundering
Vulnerability of The United Kingdom For Money Laundering and Anti-money laundering supervision of banks, real estate agents and accountants in the United Kingdom Vulnerability of the United Kingdom for money laundering Resources See Also Further Reading FR C H Alexander Insider dealing and [...]Vulnerability To Burglary
Relative Vulnerability to Burglary and the Crime Drop in England and Wales Andromachi Tseloni, from the Nottingham Trent University, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Crime and Society," under the title "Relative [...]In Perpetual Beta
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