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An usher of a court. In France, an officer of this name performs many of the duties which in this country devolve on the sheriff or constable. Dalloz, Dict. h. t. See 3 Wend. 173. … [Read more...]
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In English law. The Inhabitants or freeholders of a hundred, anciently the suitors or judges of the hundred court Persons Impaneled or fit to be impaneled upon juries, dwelling within the hundred where the cause of action arose. Cromp. Jur. 217. It was formerly necessary to have some of these upon every panel of jurors. 3 BL Comm. "859, 360; 4 Steph. Comm. 870. The term … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In French law. Marshals; ushers; process-servers; sheriffs' officers. Ministerial officers attached to the courts, to effect legal service of process required by law in actions, to issue executions, etc., and to maintain order during the sitting of the courts. … [Read more...]
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A denomination of weight containing, according to the English system, 112 pounds; but in this country, generally, it consists of 100 pounds avoirdupois. … [Read more...]
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In old records. A hulk or small vessel. Cowell. … [Read more...]