Latin Phrases Flashcards
1
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Def: Per incuriam
A
Decision was made without due care so no court is bound by it.
2
Q
Def: Pari passu
A
Rank equally “on equal footing”
3
Q
Def: Quantum meruit
A
Quantum meruit is a Latin phrase meaning “what one has earned”. In the context of contract law, it means something along the lines of “reasonable value of services”.
Damages should be reasonable
