To pacify; to render secure or unassailable by the removal of disquieting causes or disputes. This is the meaning of the word in the phrase "action to quiet title," which is a proceeding to establish the plaintiff's title to land by bringing into court an' adverse claimant and there compelling to either to establish his claim or be forever after estopped from asserting it See … [Read more...]
QUINSTEME, OR QUINZIME
Fifteenths ; also the fifteenth day after a festival. 13 Edw. I. See Cowell. … [Read more...]
QUIET ENJOYMENT
(A) In leases there are frequently covenants by which the lessor agrees that the lessee shall peaceably enjoy the premises leased; this is called a covenant for quiet enjoyment. This covenant goes to the possession and not to the title. A covenant for quiet enjoyment does not extend as far as a covenant of warranty. 2. The covenant for quiet enjoyment is broken only by an … [Read more...]
QUINTAL
A weight of one hundred pounds … [Read more...]
QUIET POSSESSION
Without interference from other parties or other claimants. Does not mean without noise. … [Read more...]