What is Quash in Law?

Quash is a legal term that means to set aside or vacate a judgment, order, or conviction. It is often used to describe the act of overturning or reversing a previous decision or ruling, usually because it was found to be invalid or unjust.

In criminal law, for example, a quash can be used to overturn a conviction if it is found that there was a miscarriage of justice or if new evidence emerges that casts doubt on the original verdict. In civil law, a quash can be used to set aside a judgment or order if it is found to be void or unenforceable.

The term "quash" comes from the Latin word "quashere," which means "to crush" or "to suppress." In legal contexts, the term is often used to describe the act of setting aside a previous decision or ruling as if it were being crushed or suppressed.