bill quia timet

bill quia timet
Literally, an application for equitable relief because the plaintiff fears, such relief being intended to prevent the harassment of a plaintiff by repeated suits brought by the defendant concerning a subject matter of such nature that equity can for once and for all determine conclusively and finally the rights of the plaintiff and the defendant thereto. See bill of peace; quieting title.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • bill quia timet — ˈkwēəˈtē(ˌ)met, kwīəˈtī noun Etymology: Latin quia timet because he fears : a bill by which a petitioner asks aid to prevent a wrong that he fears he may suffer from an act or an omission of another …   Useful english dictionary

  • quia timet — Because he fears. See bill quia timet; quieting title …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • quia timet — /kwaya taymat/ Because he fears or apprehends. In equity practice, the technical name of a bill filed by a party who seeks the aid of a court of equity, because he fears some future probable injury to his rights or interests, and relief granted… …   Black's law dictionary

  • bill — As a legal term, this word has many meanings and applications, the most important of which are set forth below: Bill of Rights. A formal and emphatic legislative assertion and declaration of popular rights and liberties usually promulgated upon a …   Black's law dictionary

  • bill — As a legal term, this word has many meanings and applications, the most important of which are set forth below: Bill of Rights. A formal and emphatic legislative assertion and declaration of popular rights and liberties usually promulgated upon a …   Black's law dictionary

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