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Inferior courts, in England, having local jurisdiction in claims for small debts, established in various parts of the kingdom by special acts of parliament, They were abolished In 1846, and the modern county courts (g. v.) took their place. 3 Steph. Comm. 283. … [Read more...] about COURTS OF REQUEST

A trial by judge, where the judge adjudicates questions of fact and law and renders a decision. See also a jury trial. … [Read more...] about COURT TRIAL

A witness who is called by the court (the judge) to testify as to a certain issue, usually an independent expert that assists the court in better understanding an issue. … [Read more...] about COURT WITNESS

In English law. A court which, although not one of record, Is incident to every manor, and cannot be severed therefrom. It was ordained for the maintenance of the services and duties stipulated for by lords of manors, and for the purpose of determining actions of a personal nature, where the debt or damage was under forty shillings. Wharton. Customary court-baron is one … [Read more...] about COURT-BARON

An inferior court, possessing a very ancient jurisdiction over causes of action arising within the borough of Liverpool. It appears to have been also called the "Borough Court of Liverpool." It has the same jurisdiction in admiralty matters as the Lancashire county court. Rose. Adm. 75. … [Read more...] about COURT OF PASSAGE