equity practice. An issue directed by a court of equity to be tried in a court of law, to ascertain by a trial before a jury, the amount of damages suffered by the non-performance of some collateral undertaking which a penalty has been given to secure. When such damages have thus been ascertained the court will grant relief upon their payment. … [Read more...]

A transfer of a bill of exchange or promissory note to an indorsee, without any liability to the indorser; the words usually employed for this purpose, are sans recours, without recourse. … [Read more...]

How much damnified? The name of an issue directed by a court of equity to be tried In a court of law, to ascertain the amount of compensation to be allowed for damage. … [Read more...]

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...]

(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...]