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
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
The court of criminal appeal is a superior court of record.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
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
