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This court was established by St. 20 & 21 Vict. c. 85, which transferred to it all jurisdiction then exercisable by any ecclesiastical court In England, in matters matrimonial, and also gave it new powers. The court consisted of the lord chancellor, the three chiefs, and three senior puisne Judges of the common law courts, and the judge ordinary, who together constituted, … [Read more...] about COURT FOR DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL CAUSES

Bonds to which are attached coupons for the several successive installments of interest to maturity. … [Read more...] about COUPON BONDS

The style of a court having jurisdiction for review, by appeal or writ of error. The name was formerly used in New York and South Carolina. … [Read more...] about COURT FOR THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS

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