court of record

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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

The manor received the privilege of a market so early as Edward I. The town is governed by a mayor, and possesses a court of record for the recovery of debts, not exceeding twenty marks.

From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

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

The deputy steward or town clerk holds a court of record every three weeks, for the trial of civil actions, and holds to bail for forty shillings and upwards.

From A Description of Modern Birmingham Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington by Pye, Charles