QUOAD HOC. As to this; with respect to this. A term frequently used to signify, as to the thing named, the law is so and so.QUOD COMPUTET. The name of...
QUIT CLAIM, contracts. A release or acquittal of a man from all claims which the releasor has against him.QUIT RENT. A rent paid by the tenant of the ...
QUID PRO QUO. This phrase signifies verbatim, what for what. It is applied to the consideration of a contract. See Co. Litt. 47, b; 7 Mann. & Gr. ...
QUIA, pleadings. Because. This word is considered a term of affirmation. It is sufficiently direct and positive for introducing a material averment. 1...
QUESTION, practice. A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and jury.2. When the doubt or diffe...
QUEAN. A worthless woman a strumpet. The meaning of this word, which is now seldom used, is said not to be well ascertained. 2 Roll. Ab. 296 Bac. Ab. ...
QUASI PARTNERS. Partners of lands, goods, or chattels, who are not actual partners, are sometimes so called. Poth. De Societe, App. n. 184. Vide Part ...
QUASI CORPORATIONS. This term is applied to such bodies or municipal socie-ties, which, though not vested with the general powers of corporations, are...
QUARTO DIE POST. The fourth day inclusive after the return day of the writ is so called. This is the day of appearance given ex gracia curiae.TO QUASH...
QUART, measures. A quart is a liquid measure containing one-fourth part of a gallon.QUARTER. A measure of length, equal to four inches. Vide Measure.T...