court of record

Example Sentences

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In fact, past legislative sessions have weathered repeated attempts to require that justices of the peace who preside over a court of record be attorneys.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2016

Erskine May says the House of Lords has the power to inflict fines in its capacity as a court of record.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2016

SEC 99 For each city court of record a judge shall be chosen by the joint vote of the two houses of the General Assembly.

From Civil Government of Virginia by Fox, William Fayette

Recognition of servile status in a court of record and reference to a deed are quite exceptional.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

Has the powers and authority of a court of record to administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses, and all appeals from the Commission shall be to the Supreme Court of Appeals only.

From Civil Government of Virginia by Fox, William Fayette