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...]

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...]

In American law. A court of criminal jurisdiction in New Jersey. In English law. A court of criminal jurisdiction, in England, held in each county once in every quarter of a year, but in the county of Middlesex twice a month. 4 Steph. Comm. 317-820. … [Read more...]

In American law. The name of a court formerly established in South Carolina for the trial of slaves and free persons of color for criminal offenses. … [Read more...]

The name of certain English courts created by commission under the great seal pursuant to the statute of sewers, (28 Hen. VIII. c 5.) … [Read more...]