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Vis

was a vis armata, i.e. vis cum armis, or vis simplex, i.e. vis sine armis, 1 Reeves, c. 6, p. 322.

Public policy vis-'-vis policy of law

Public policy vis-'-vis policy of law, the term 'public policy' has an entirely different and more intensive meaning from the policy of law. Winfield defined it as a principle of judicial legislation or interpretation founded on...

Vis major force majeure usual

Vis major force majeure usual, the expression 'force majeure' is not a mere French version of the Latin expression 'vis major'. It is undoubtedly a term of wider import. Difficulties have arisen in the past as...

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Vi laica removend'

Vi laica removend', a writ that lies where two persons contend for a church, and one of them enters

Within 6 months from the date on which it is so let

Within 6 months from the date on which it is so let, the expression within 6 months from the date

Vi et armis

Vi et armis [Lt.] (with force and arms), words formerly inserted in pleadings to characterize a trespass, but directed

Qu'cunque vi' dat'

Qu'cunque vi' dat', whichever way you take it.

Vi' servitus

Vi' servitus (servitude of way), a right of way over another's land.

Vis major

Vis major, insuperable accident, irresistible force. See ACT OF GOD. Means 'act of God' is a mere short way of expressing the proposition that a common carrier is not liable for any accident as to which...

Vis legibus est inimica

Vis legibus est inimica. 3 Inst. 176.-(Violence is inimical to the laws.)

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