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Quash Definition

In practice. To overthrow or annul. Distinguished from dismiss. The term quash, as applied to writs, is predicated of some defect in the writ itself, or in the form of the writ, which defect does not reach the merits of the case; the usual practice being to grant a new writ on the original petition. Dismissal is applied to the removal or disposal of the cause itself, and not to the mere annulment of the writ. 24 Miss. 457.

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In practice. To overthrow or annul. Distinguished from dismiss. The term quash, as applied to writs, is predicated of some defect in the writ itself, or in the form of the writ, which defect does not reach the merits of the case; the usual practice being to grant a new writ on the original petition. Dismissal is applied to the removal or disposal of the cause itself, and not to the mere annulment of the writ. 24 Miss. 457.

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Practical Information

Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982

To overthrow; to abate; to vacate; to annul; to make void.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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Meaning of Quash

In plain or simple terms, Quash means: Reverse or nullify.

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