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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

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

Security given to one who has become security for another, the condition of which is, that if the one who first became surety shall be damnified, the one who gives the counter security will indemnity him. … [Read more...] about COUNTER SECURITY