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Court Christian LAW AND LEGAL
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The ecclesiastical courts in England are often so called, as distinguished from the civil courts. 1 Bl. Comm. 83; 3 Bl. Comm. 64; 8 Stepb. Comm. 430

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In Engllsh practice. A proceedlng formerly made use of, by way of petitlon In court, praying in ald of the …

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Amendment LAW AND LEGAL

In praotioe. The cor-rection of an error committed in any pro-cess, pleading, or proceeding at law. or in eq-uity, and …

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Aocedas Ad Curiam LAW AND LEGAL

An original writ out of chancery, directed to the sheriff, for the removal of a replevin suit from a hundred …

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Barmote Courts LAW AND LEGAL

Courts held ln certain mining districts belongiug to the Duchy of Lancaster, for regulation of the mines, and for deciding …

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Boni Homines LAW AND LEGAL

In old European law. Good men; a name given in early European jurisprudence to the tenants of the lord, who …

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Breast Of The Court LAW AND LEGAL

A metaphorical expression, signifying the con-science, discretion, or recollection of the judge. During the term of a court, the rec-ord …

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C. C LAW AND LEGAL

d. 287.—Aot of parliament. A statute, law, or edict, made by the British sovereign, with the advice and consent of …

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Condemn LAW AND LEGAL

To find or adjudge guilty. 3 Leon. 68. To adjudge or sentence. 8 Bl. Comm. 291. To adjudge (as an …

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A species of estate at will, or customary estate in England, the only vis-ible title to whlch consists of the …

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Counsel LAW AND LEGAL

1. In practice. An advo-cate, counsellor, or pleader. 3 Bl. Comm. 26; 1 Kent, Comm. 307. one who assists his …

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Countez LAW AND LEGAL

L. Fr. Count, or reckon. In old practice. A direction formerly given by the clerk of a court to the …

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Court Of Archdeacon LAW AND LEGAL

The most Inferior of the English ecclesiastical courts, from which an appeal generally lies to that of the bishop. 3 …

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The name of a former English court of ap-peal, intermediate between the superior courts of common law and the house …

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A court formerly held in Wales; abollshed by 11 Geo. IV. and 1 wm. IV. c. 70. and the welsh …

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In English law. An ecclesiastical court of formidable jurisdiction, for the vindication of the peace and dignity of the church, …

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Court Of Honor LAW AND LEGAL

A court having Ju-risdiction to hear and redress injuries or affronts to a man’s honor or personal dignity, of a …

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Court Of Hustings LAW AND LEGAL

In English law. The county court of London, held be-fore the mayor, recorder, and sheriff, but of which the recorder …

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This court had jurisdiction of personal actions arising within twelve miles ot the palace at whitehall. Abolished by 12 & …

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Court Of Peculiars LAW AND LEGAL

A spiritual court in England, belng a branch of, and annexed to, the Court of Arches. It has a jurisdiction …

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Court Of Piepoudre LAW AND LEGAL

The low-est (and most expeditious) of the courts of justice known to the older law of England. It Is supposed …

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