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Quash -To vacate or void a summons, subpoena, etc.

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.

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 offenses.

Quiet title action -A court proceeding to remove a cloud on the title to real property.

Quitclaim deed -A deed without warranty of title which passes whatever title the grantor has to another.