The Law Dictionary

QUO MLNUS

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

The name of a writ. In England, when the king's debtor is sued in the court of the exchequer, he may sue out a writ of quo minus, in which he suggests that he is the king's debtor, and that the defendant has done him the injury or damage complained of, quo minus sufficiens existit, by which he is less able to pay the king's debt. This was originally requisite in order to give … [Read more...]

QUO WARRANTO

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

(A) Latin term meaning by what warrant? This refers to a legal procedure undertaken to cause a person or organization to (i) cease its efforts or activities with regard to performing some act for which it may not have the legal right or authority and to (ii) state what right or authority it has to perform such actions. (B) remedies. By what authority or warrant. The name of a … [Read more...]

QUOAD HOC

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

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...]

Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.