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In English law. The name of a court established in 1857, under the probate act of that year, (20 & 21 Vict c. 77,) to be held in London, to which court was transferred the testamentary jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical courts. 2 Steph. Comm. 192. By the judicature acts, this court is merged in the high court of justice. In American law. A court having jurisdiction over the … [Read more...] about COURT OF PROBATE

In American law. A court of criminal jurisdiction in the state of Pennsylvania, having power to try misdemeanors, and'exercising certain functions of an administrative nature. There is one such court in each county of the state. Its sessions are, In general, held at the same time and by the same judges as the court of oyer and terminer and general jail delivery. See Brightly's … [Read more...] about COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS OF THE PEACE

See KING'S BENCH. … [Read more...] about COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH

See COURT, supra. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition At common law, any jurisdiction which has the power to fine and imprison, is a court of record. And courts which do not possess this power are not courts of record. See Court. 2. The act of congress, to establish an uniform rule of naturalization, approved April 14, 1802, enacts, that for the purpose of admitting … [Read more...] about COURT OF RECORD

In English law. One of the forest courts, in England, held every third year, for the wing or expeditation of dogs, to prevent them from running after deer. It is now obsolete. 3 Steph. Comm. 440 ; 3 Bl. Comm. 71, 72. … [Read more...] about COURT OF REGARD