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Category: Q

QUALIFIED REFUSAL

the term that is given to a conditional refusal to hand over property that should be legally handed over. The refusal can be due to a lien.

QUALIFICATION OF JUROR

the term used for a juror who is qualified and able o be on a jury due to sound mind, lacking prejudice, living in the area, etc.

QUIETING THE TITLE

a court proceeding to remove a cloud from a property title. See cloud on title.

QUALIFICATIONS

the term that describes a person’s attributes that are needed for a certain job or position.

QUAE EST EADEM

a Latin phrase that means that the 2 things that appear to be different on the surface are actually the same matter.

QUOTIENT

a term that means the result of division.

QUI TAM ACTION

a Latin term for the legal action to collect a penalty through supplied information.

QUALIFIED NUISANCE

The name for a negligent, careless yet lawfully created nuisance that may cause an injury.

QUALIFIED VOTER

the term that describes a person who fulfills all of the qualifications that are needed to vote.

QUIET TITLE

a suit brought about to obtain a determination as to the title of a certain piece of property.

QUASI IN REM

Latin term applied to the action based on a claim for money damages where a defendant’s property is subject to jurisdiction of the court.

QUALIFIED DISCLAIMER

a valid disclaimer of an interest in a property that is subject to gift band estate tax.

QUESTION LEADING

a question asked of a witness by the attorney that suggests the answer to be given.

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