In English law. The name of a writ given by St Westm. 2, 13 Edw. I. c. 4, to the owners of a particular estate, as for life, in dower, by the curtesy, or in fee-tail, who were barred of the right of possession by a recovery had against them through their default or nonappearance in a possessory action, by which the right was restored to him who had been thus unwarily deforced … [Read more...]

An abbreviation of "acquittance" a release, (q. v.) … [Read more...]

Which was granted. A phrase in the reports, signifying that an argument or point made was conceded or acquiesced in by the court Quod in Jure sorlpto "jus" appellatur, id in lege Anglia "rectum" esse dieitur. What In the civil law is called "JIM," in the law of England is said to he "rectum," (right) Co. Litt. 260; Fleta, 1. 6, c. 1, f 1.Quod in minori valet valebit in major!; … [Read more...]

Lat. With what intention or motive. Used sometimes as a substantive, in lieu of the single word "animus" design or motive. "The quo animo is the real subject of inquiry. The intent; the mind with which a thing has been done; as, the quo animo with which the words were spoken may be shown by the proof of conversations of the defendant relating to the original defamation. 19 … [Read more...]

Latin: In the civil law. The name of an action given to one who had contracted with a son or slave, by order of the father or master, to compel such father or master to stand to the agreement Halifax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 2, no. 3; Inst 4, 7, 1. Quod jussu alterius solvitur pro eo est quasi ipai solntnm esset. That which is paid by the order of another is the same as though it … [Read more...]