What for what; something for something. Used in law for the giving one valuable thing for another. It is nothing more than the mutual consideration which passes between the parties to a contract, and which renders it valid and binding. Cowell. Quid sit Jus, et in quo conslstlt injuria, legis est dennire. What constitutes right, and what injury, it is the business of the law to … [Read more...] about QUID PRO QUO
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QUI PRIOR EST TEMPORE POTIOR EST JURE
Latin, meaning He who is prior in time is stronger in right. … [Read more...] about QUI PRIOR EST TEMPORE POTIOR EST JURE
QUIDAM
Lat. Somebody. French law. Some, one; somebody. This Latin word is used to express an unknown person, or one who cannot be named. 2. A quidam is usually described by the features of his face, the color of his hair, his height, his clothing, and the like in any process which may be issued against him. . 3. A warrant directing the officer to arrest the associates of persons … [Read more...] about QUIDAM
QUI SENTIT COMMODUM DEBET ET SENTIRE ONUS
Latin, meaning He who derives a benefit ought also to bear a burden. … [Read more...] about QUI SENTIT COMMODUM DEBET ET SENTIRE ONUS
QUI TACET CONSENTIRE VIDETUR
Latin, meaning He who is silent appears to consent. … [Read more...] about QUI TACET CONSENTIRE VIDETUR