(Since the attachments.) One of the oldest books in the Scotch law. So called from the two first words of the volume. Jacob; Whishaw. … [Read more...]
QUOD NON FUIT NEGATUM
Which was not denied. A phrase found in the old reports, signifying that an argument or proposition was not denied or controverted by the court Latch, 213. Quod non habet principium non babet finem. Wing. Max. 79; Co. Litt 345a. That which has not beginning has not end. Quod non legitur, non creditor. What is not read is not believed. 4 Coke, 304. Quod non valet in principal!, … [Read more...]
QUORUM
Used substantively, quorum signifies the number of persons belonging to a legislative assembly, a corporation, society, or other body, required to transact business; there is a difference between an act done by a definite number of persons, and one performed by an indefinite number: in the first case a majority is required to constitute a quorum, unless the law expressly … [Read more...]
QUOD NON HABET PRINCIPIUM NON HABET FINEM
Latin, meaning What has no beginning has no end. … [Read more...]
QUOSQUE
Lat. How long; how far; until In old conveyances it is used as a word of limitation. 10 Coke, 41 … [Read more...]