(Since the attachments.) One of the oldest books in the Scotch law. So called from the two first words of the volume. Jacob; Whishaw. … [Read more...]

Which was not denied. A phrase found in the old reports, signifying that an argument or proposition was not denied or controverted by the court Latch, 213. Quod non habet principium non babet finem. Wing. Max. 79; Co. Litt 345a. That which has not beginning has not end. Quod non legitur, non creditor. What is not read is not believed. 4 Coke, 304. Quod non valet in principal!, … [Read more...]

Used substantively, quorum signifies the number of persons belonging to a legislative assembly, a corporation, society, or other body, required to transact business; there is a difference between an act done by a definite number of persons, and one performed by an indefinite number: in the first case a majority is required to constitute a quorum, unless the law expressly … [Read more...]

Latin: As to this; with respect to this; so far as this in particular is concerned. A prohibition quoad hoc is a prohibition as to certain things among others. Thus, where a party was complained against in the ecclesiastical court for matters cognizable in the temporal courts, a prohibition quoad these matters issued, i.e.t as to such matters the party was prohibited from … [Read more...]

Latin: As to sacred things; for religious purposes. Qnocnmque modo velit; qnocnmqne modo possit. In any way he wishes; in any way he can. Clason v. Bailey, 14 Johns. (N. Y.) 484, 492. Quod a qnoque poense nomine exactnm est id eidem restituexe nemo cogitnr. That which has been exacted as a penalty no one is obliged to restore. Dig. 50, 17, 46. Quod ab initio non valet in tractn … [Read more...]