In English law. The rolls which sheriffs have with the coroners, containing particulars of their .proceedings, as well of appeals as of inquests,, etc. 8 Edw. L c 10. … [Read more...]
COUNTEE
In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before the Conquest. He was prefectus or propositus comitatus, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority Is now vested in the sheriff. 9 Coke, 46. … [Read more...]
COUNTERS
English law. Formerly there were in London two prisons belonging to the sheriffs courts, which bore this name. They are now demolished. … [Read more...]
COUNTENANCE
In old English law. Credit; estimation. Wharton. Also encouragement: aiding and abetting. … [Read more...]
COUNTERSIGN
To countersign is to sign on the opposite side of an instrument already signed by some other person or officer, in order to secure its character of a genuine paper; as a bank note is signed by the president and countersigned by the cashier. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The signature of a. secretary or other subordinate oflJcer to any writing signed by the … [Read more...]