Glossary of Legal Terms

Legal Terms Dictionary: Q

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Quantum Meruit: The equitable value of the goods or services in question. The doctrine of quantum meruit allows a plaintiff to recover the reasonable value of goods or services provided to another who has derived a benefit and not paid for such benefit.

Quash: To annul, void or vacate a prior judicial order or decision.

Question of Fact: A factual issue submitted to the jury or to the judge in a bench trial for determination.

Question of Law: An issue involving the application or interpretation of the law which is within the province of the judge. Compare with question of fact.

Quid Pro Quo: That which a party gives up in return for a benefit; the mutual consideration that is exchanged between parties to a contract and makes it binding.

Quitclaim: A release of whatever claim or title you have in a property.

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