- justices of assize
- Justices of the superior courts of England, who tried causes on their circuits.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
justices of assize
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justices of assize — /jastasaz av asayz/ These justices, or, as they were sometimes called, justices of nisi prius, were judges of the superior English courts, who went on circuit into the various counties of England and Wales for the purpose of disposing of such… … Black's law dictionary
justices of assize — /jastasaz av asayz/ These justices, or, as they were sometimes called, justices of nisi prius, were judges of the superior English courts, who went on circuit into the various counties of England and Wales for the purpose of disposing of such… … Black's law dictionary
Assize Court — The Court of Assize, or Assizes, is a medieval term for legal codes (such as Assizes of Jerusalem ), that continues to be used in modern times. It is the name of criminal courts in several countries. In France, Belgium and Italy the court is… … Wikipedia
assize — /euh suyz /, n. 1. Usually, assizes. a trial session, civil or criminal, held periodically in specific locations in England, usually by a judge of a superior court. 2. an edict, ordinance, or enactment made at a session of a legislative assembly … Universalium
justices of gaol delivery — In old English law, those justices who were sent with a commission to hear and determine all causes appertaining to persons, who, for any offense, had been cast into gaol. Part of their authority was to punish those who let to mainprise those… … Black's law dictionary
justices of gaol delivery — In old English law, those justices who were sent with a commission to hear and determine all causes appertaining to persons, who, for any offense, had been cast into gaol. Part of their authority was to punish those who let to mainprise those… … Black's law dictionary
justices of nisi prius — /jastasaz sv naysay prayas/ In old English law, this title was usually coupled with that of justices of assize; the judges of the superior courts acting on their circuits in both these capacities. See assise … Black's law dictionary
justices of nisi prius — /jastasaz sv naysay prayas/ In old English law, this title was usually coupled with that of justices of assize; the judges of the superior courts acting on their circuits in both these capacities. See assise … Black's law dictionary
assize — assize, or assise (obsolete) /asayz/ An ancient species of court, consisting of a certain number of men, usually twelve, who were summoned together to try a disputed cause, performing the functions of a jury, except that they gave a verdict from… … Black's law dictionary
assize, or assise — (obsolete) /asayz/ An ancient species of court, consisting of a certain number of men, usually twelve, who were summoned together to try a disputed cause, performing the functions of a jury, except that they gave a verdict from their own… … Black's law dictionary
