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...]

In English law. A court of peculiar constitution, held by a bailiff appointed by the king, in which alone the tenants of the king's demesne could be impleaded. 2 Burrows, 1046; 1 Spence, Eq. Jur. 100; 2 Bl. Comm. 99; 1 Steph. Comm. 224. … [Read more...]

The chief appellate tribunal of England. It was established by the judicature acts of 1873 and 1875, and is invested with the jurisdiction formerly exercised by the court of appeal in chancery, the exchequer chamber, the judicial committee of the privy council in admiralty and lunacy appeals, and with general appellate jurisdiction from the high court of justice. … [Read more...]

A federal or state court which hears appeals made after a decision is rendered in a lower court, such as a trial court. Typically refers to the middle of three courts that exist on the state and federal level. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In American law. An appellate tribunal which, in Kentucky, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New York, is the court of … [Read more...]

A court erected by act of congress under the articles of confederation which preceded the adoption of the constitution. It had appellate jurisdiction in prize causes. … [Read more...]