pleading. That which is susceptible of measure. 2. It is a general rule that, when the declaration alleges an injury to goods and chattels, or any contract relating to them, their quantity should be stated. Gould on Pl. c. 4, 35. And in actions for the recovery of real estate, the quantity of the land should be specified. … [Read more...] about QUANTITY
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QUAERE
practice. A word frequently used to denote that an inquiry ought to be made of a doubtful thing. … [Read more...] about QUAERE
QUALIFIED EXPENSE
An expense that meets a certain requirement to be expensed. … [Read more...] about QUALIFIED EXPENSE
QUAERENS NIHIL CAPIAT PER BILLAM
The plaintiff shall take nothing by his bill. A form of judgment for the defendant Latch, 133. … [Read more...] about QUAERENS NIHIL CAPIAT PER BILLAM
QUAERENS NON INVENIT PLEGIUM
Lat. The plaintiff did not find a pledge. A return1 formerly made by a sheriff to a writ requiring him to take security of the plaintiff to prosecute his claim. Cowell. Quarere dat ampere qua sunt logitima ere. Litt. 443. To inquire into them, is the way to know what things are truly lawful. … [Read more...] about QUAERENS NON INVENIT PLEGIUM