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QUERELA

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. An action preferred in any court of justice. The plaintiff was called “querens,’ or complainant and his brief, complaint, or declaration was called “querela.” Jacob.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.