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Ecclesiastical courts, In which the primates once exercised in person a considerable part of their jurisdiction. They seem to be now obsolete, or at least to be only used on the rare occurrence of the trial of a bishop. Phillim. Ecc Law, 1201, 1204. … [Read more...] about COURT OF AUDIENCE

An English court created in the time of Henry VIII., with jurisdiction over the property and revenue of certain religious foundations, which had been made over to the king by act of parliament, aad over suits relating to the same. … [Read more...] about COURT OF AUGMENTATION

Those parts of a commercial instrument which are. to be cut, and which are evidence of something connected with the contract mentioned in-the instrument. They are generally attached to certificates of loan, where the interest is payable at particular periods, and, when the interest is paid, they are cut off and delivered to the payor. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about COUPONS

The supreme judicial tribunal of France, having appellate jurisdiction only. For an account of its composition and powers, see Jones, French Bar, 22; Guyot, Repert. Univ. … [Read more...] about COUR DE CASSATION

One who is sent on some public occasion as an express, to bear despatches, letters, and other papers. 2. Couriers sent. by an ambassador or other public minister, are protected from arrest or molestation. … [Read more...] about COURIER