In the Spanish and French West Indies, a quadroon, that is, a person one of whose parents was white and the other a mulatto. See Daniel v. Guy, 19 Ark. 131. … [Read more...]

A term used in the civil law to designate the affinity which exists between two persons, one of whom has been betrothed to the kindred of the other, but who have never been married. For example, my brother is betrothed to Maria, and, afterwards, before marriage he dies, there then exists between Maria and me a quasi-affinity. 2. The history of England furnishes an example of … [Read more...]

One who has had one of his grand parents of the black or African race. … [Read more...]

When a married couple moves to a community property state from a non-community property state, the property which the couple acquired together within and under the rules of the non-community property state may be called quasi-community property. It is treated the same as community property. … [Read more...]

Latin: On the fourth day after. Appearance day, In the former English practice, the defendant being allowed four days, inclusive, from the return of the writ, to make his appearance. … [Read more...]