Latin, meaning What I cannot do through myself, I cannot do through another. … [Read more...]
QUOTE
1. To cite a source, to use words from another source or document. 2. To state a price for a product or service. … [Read more...]
QUOD PERMITTAT
That he permit In old English law. A writ which lay for the heir of him that was disseised of his common of pasture, against the heir of the disseisor. Cowell. … [Read more...]
QUOTIENT VERDICT
A money verdict the amount of which is fixed by the following process: Each juror writes down the sum he wishes to award by the verdict; these amounts are all added together, and the total is divided by twelve, (the number of the jurors,) and the quotient stands as the verdict of the jury by their agreement. Quotles dubia interpretatio Ubertatis est, secundum libertatem … [Read more...]
QUOD PERMITTAT PROSTERNERE
Engl. law. That he give leave to demolish. The name of a writ which commands the defendant to permit the plaintiff to abate the nuisance of which complaint is made, or otherwise to appear in court and to show cause why he will not. On proof of the facts the plaintiff is entitled to have judgment to abate the nuisance and to recover damages. This proceeding, on account of its … [Read more...]