The release of a claim or of title to property.(verb) - In conveyancing. To release or relinquish a claim; to execute a deed of quitclaim.(noun) - A release or acquittance given to one man by another, in respect of any action that he has or might have against him. Also acquitting or giving up one's claim or title. Termes de la Ley; Cowell. Quitclaim deed. A deed of conveyance … [Read more...]
QUOD CONSTAT CURIAE OPERE TESTIUM NON INDIGET
Latin, meaning What appears to the Court needs not the help of witnesses. … [Read more...]
QUITCLAIM DEED
A real estate term referring to a property deed transferring whatever ownership interest the transferor has in a particular property; whatever that may be and without any guarantees. … [Read more...]
QUOD CUM
In pleading. For that whereas. A form of introducing matter of inducement in certain actions, as assumpsit and case. Quod datum est ecolesisB, datum est Deo. 2 Inst 2. What is given to the church is given to God. Quod demonstrandi oausa additur rei satis, demonstrate, frustra nt. 10 Coke, 113. What is added to a thing sufficiently palpable, for the purpose of demonstration, is … [Read more...]
QUITRENT
Certain established rents of the freeholders and ancient copyholders of manors are denominated "qultrents," because thereby the tenant goes quit and free of all other services. 3 Cruise, Dig. 314. … [Read more...]