An ancient writ, which lay for one who had a right to present to a church for a turn against the proprietary. Fleta, 1. 5, c. 6. … [Read more...] about QUARE NON PERMITITT
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QUARE OBSTRUXIT
Wherefore he obstructed. In old English practice. A writ which lay for one who, having a liberty to pass through his neighbor's ground, could not enjoy his right because the owner had so obstructed it. Cowell. … [Read more...] about QUARE OBSTRUXIT
QUARENS
Lat. A plaintiff; the plaintiff. … [Read more...] about QUARENS
QUARENTENA TERRAE
A furlong. Co. Litt. 5b. … [Read more...] about QUARENTENA TERRAE
QUARREL
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