Now it was true that a trifling informality in the service of the writ had Quashed the proceedings for the present; but the question remained, "Was the great struggle only reserved for a future day?"
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
"Then my expedition is Quashed for the present," said the doctor, dolefully.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
After a brilliant defence, the jury exonerated the defendants from any corrupt motives, and although they were sentenced the indictment was Quashed in Feb '78, and the case was not renewed.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler