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Simple English definitions for legal terms
Court of Pleas
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A quick definition of Court of Pleas:
Court of Pleas: A court in Durham that had the power to make decisions about local laws. It was abolished in 1873 and its responsibilities were given to the High Court.
A more thorough explanation:
The Court of Pleas was a local common-law court in the county palatine of Durham. Its jurisdiction was abolished in 1873 and transferred to the High Court.
One example of the Court of Pleas is the Durham Court of Pleas, which had jurisdiction over legal matters in Durham County. Another example is the Court of Common Pleas, which was a similar court in England and Wales.
These examples illustrate how the Court of Pleas was a type of local court that had jurisdiction over legal matters in a specific area. They also show how the Court of Pleas was part of a larger legal system that included other courts with similar functions.