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A dispute; a difference. In law, particularly in releases, which are taken most Bly against the releasor, when a man releases all quarrels he is said to release all actions, real and personal. 8 Co. 153. This word is said to extend not only to real and personal actions, but also to the causes of actions and suits; so that by the release of all "quarrels," not only actions … [Read more...] about QUARREL

A place whence stones are dug for the purpose of being employed in building, making roads, and the like. 2. When a farm is let with an open quarry, the tenant may, when not restrained by his contract, take out the stone, but he has no right to open new quarries. Vide Mines. Waste. In mining law. An open excavation where the works are visible at the surface; a place or pit where … [Read more...] about QUARRY

As much as othey were worth. In pleading. The common count in an action of assumpsit for goods sold and delivered, founded on an implied assumpsit or promise, on the part of the defendant, to pay the plaintiff as much as the goods were reasonably worth. 3 Bl. . Comm. 161; 1 Tidd, Pr. 2. … [Read more...] about QUANTUM VALEBANT

A liquid measure, containing one-fourth part of a gallon. … [Read more...] about QUART

pleading. As much as it was worth. When goods are sold, without specifying any price, the law implies a promise from the buyer to the seller that he will pay him for them as much as they were worth. 2. The plaintiff may, in such case, suggest in this declaration that the defendant promised to pay him as much as the said goods were worth, and then aver that they were worth so … [Read more...] about QUANTUM VALEBAT