Law lexicon
Putative - Alleged; supposed; reputed.
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Quantum meruit - Expression means "as much as he deserves," and describes the extent of liability on a contract implied by law.
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Quid pro quo - What for what; something for something; giving one valuable thin- for another.
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Quash- To vacate or void a summons, subpoena, etc.
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Quasi-contract - An obligation created by the law in the absence of an agreement or contract; not based upon the intentions or expressions of the parties.
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Quasi-criminal action A classification of actions such as violation of a city ordinance that is not also violation of a criminal statute, which are wrongs against the public punishable through fines but are not usually indictable offences.
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Quiet title action - A court proceeding to remove a cloud on the title to real property.
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Quitclaim deed - A deed without warranty of title which passes whatever title the grantor has to another.
Source: Jurist International.
