Legal Terms Starting with Q
Qualified Immunity
Legal protection shielding government officials from civil liability unless they violated clearly established rights.
Civil RightsQuantum Meruit
Latin for "as much as deserved" - recovery for reasonable value of services rendered without a contract.
Contract LawQuash
To nullify, void, or set aside a court order, subpoena, or indictment through judicial action.
Court ProcedureQuasi-Contract
An obligation imposed by law to prevent unjust enrichment, despite no actual contract existing between parties.
Contract LawQuid Pro Quo
Latin for "something for something" - an exchange of value or favor, often used in harassment and bribery contexts.
General Legal TermsQuiet Title
A lawsuit to establish ownership of property and remove clouds or disputes over title.
Real EstateQuitclaim Deed
A document transferring whatever interest the grantor has in property without warranties of ownership or title quality.
Real EstateQuorum
The minimum number of members required to be present for a body to conduct official business or vote validly.
Corporate LawQuo Warranto
Latin for "by what authority" - a legal proceeding challenging a person's right to hold public office or exercise power.
Administrative LawQuestion of Fact
An issue concerning what actually happened or exists, typically decided by a jury rather than a judge.
Trial Practice