estates. One which has a qualification subjoined to it, and which must be determined whenever the qualification annexed to it is at an end. A Limitation to a man and his heirs on the part of his father, affords an example of this species of estate. … [Read more...]
QUANTUM DAMNIFICATUS
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...]
QUALIFIED INDORSEMENT
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...]
QUANTUM DAMNIFICATUS ?
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...]
QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
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...]