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A furlong. Co. Litt. 5b. … [Read more...] about QUARENTENA TERRAE

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

Commonly abbreviated as QMSCO, this is a court order providing health benefit coverage for the child of the noncustodial parent under the health plan of the parent. … [Read more...] about QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER

(A) This is a legal term and Latin for as much as is deserved. A principle where someone who has provided services to another party may be able to recover from an opponent who breached a contract.(B) pleading. As much as he has deserved. When a person employs another to do work for him, without any agreement as to his compensation, the law implies a promise from, the employer … [Read more...] about QUANTUM MERUIT

Ownership or title but subject to certain limitations or restrictions, e.g. title to land provided a school is never built on the property while it is in your possession. … [Read more...] about QUALIFIED OWNERSHIP