An Elementary View of the Proceedings in an Action at Law |
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... they are to be taken . There are at present three Superior Courts of Common Law , the Queen's Bench , Common Pleas , and Exchequer , all three of which alike derive B their origin from a court called the Curia Regis , AN ...
... they are to be taken . There are at present three Superior Courts of Common Law , the Queen's Bench , Common Pleas , and Exchequer , all three of which alike derive B their origin from a court called the Curia Regis , AN ...
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John William Smith. their origin from a court called the Curia Regis , or Aula Regis from the place in which it ordinarily was held , and which , under our early Norman princes , was the Supreme Court of Justice in this kingdom . Of this ...
John William Smith. their origin from a court called the Curia Regis , or Aula Regis from the place in which it ordinarily was held , and which , under our early Norman princes , was the Supreme Court of Justice in this kingdom . Of this ...
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... called " Masters , " to transact the civil business of each court . These gen- tlemen hold their appointments , like the judges , during good behaviour ; their salaries are charged upon the fees of court , and if those prove ...
... called " Masters , " to transact the civil business of each court . These gen- tlemen hold their appointments , like the judges , during good behaviour ; their salaries are charged upon the fees of court , and if those prove ...
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... called " Apprentices to Law , " and occupied a rank very inferior to that of the serjeants : one of the first of them who attained great legal emi- nence was the celebrated Edmund Plowden , and Sir Francis Bacon was the first King's ...
... called " Apprentices to Law , " and occupied a rank very inferior to that of the serjeants : one of the first of them who attained great legal emi- nence was the celebrated Edmund Plowden , and Sir Francis Bacon was the first King's ...
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... called " Masters , " to transact the civil business of each court . These gen- tlemen hold their appointments , like the judges , during good behaviour ; their salaries are charged upon the fees of court , and if those prove ...
... called " Masters , " to transact the civil business of each court . These gen- tlemen hold their appointments , like the judges , during good behaviour ; their salaries are charged upon the fees of court , and if those prove ...
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actions of trespass affidavit aforesaid afterwards appear application arrest assizes assumpsit attorney bail bond bailiwick barons brought called cause of action certify chattels chief justice commanding the sheriff common law Common Pleas counsel Curia Regis custody damages debt declaration default defendant defendant's delivered demand demurrer detinue directed Distringas Dowl Elegit enacted entered entitled Exchequer execution fendant Fieri Facias given grant indorsed jurors Lady the Queen Lord 18 ment mode motion necessary nisi prius record nolle prosequi nonsuit obtain officer outlawry person plaintiff plaintiff in error pleading practice proceedings Process Act proper Queen's Bench recover render right to costs rule of court rules of Hilary Scire Facias sheriff special bail special jury stat statute sued suit summary jurisdiction superior courts term thereof tried the cause Uniformity of Process unless the judge vacation venire venue verdict Vict Witness writ of error Writ of Summons
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Page 227 - Therefore we command you that without delay you cause to he delivered to the said AB, by a reasonable price and extent, all the goods and chattels of the said CD in your bailiwick, except his oxen and beasts of the plough, and also all such lands, tenements, rectories, tithes, rents, and hereditaments...
Page 226 - AI!, as for his costs and charges by him about his suit in that behalf expended...
Page 16 - No application to set aside process or proceedings for irregularity shall be allowed unless made within a reasonable time, nor if the party applying has taken a fresh step after knowledge of the irregularity.
Page 228 - Victoria, by the grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith. To the Sheriff of , greeting. We command you that of the goods and chattels of CD, in your bailiwick, you cause to be made the sum of...
Page 199 - We command you, That within eight days after the service of this writ on you, inclusive of the day of such service, you do cause an appearance to be entered...
Page 220 - We being willing that error, if any hath been, should be duly corrected, and full and speedy justice done to the parties aforesaid in this behalf, do command you, if judgment be therein given, that then under your seal distinctly and openly, you send the record and proceedings aforesaid, with...
Page 201 - Mr. CD Take notice, that I have this day distrained upon your goods and chattels in the sum of forty shillings, in consequence of your not having appeared in the said Court to answer to the said...
Page 166 - ... shall be sued out; and may and shall pay or deliver to the party suing out such execution any money or bank notes which shall be so seized, or a sufficient part thereof...
Page 179 - Act annexed, or as near thereto as the Circumstances of the Case will admit...
Page 224 - Court, and according to the statute in such case made and provided, chose to be delivered to him all the goods and chattels of the said CD in your bailiwick, except his oxen and beasts of the plough, and also all such lands. tenements, rectories, tithes, rents, and hereditaments. including lands and hereditaments of copyhold or customary tenure, in your bailiwick as the said...