Quit
Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence · Benjamin Vaughan Abbott · 1879
Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence
Clear; discharged; free; also, spoken of persons absolved or acquitted of a charge. Quit, in a deed, is tantamount to "sell" or " release," and will pass the land.
Gordon V. Haywood, 2 N. H. 402. Quitclaim.
A release or acquittance given to one man by another, in respect of any action that he has or might have against him. Also, acquitting or giving up one's claim or title. Termes de la Ley; Cowel.
Quitclaim deed
A deed purporting to convey only such title or interest as the grantor may have, without engaging that the title is valid, or to protect the grantee against paramount or adverse titles. This description of deed is in common use in many of the states, and corresponds to release at common law.
Quit-rent.
Certain established rents of the freeholders and ancient copyholders of manors are denominated quitrents, because thereby the tenant goes quit and free of all other services.
3 Cruise Dig. 314.