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51Court of International Trade — A U.S. federal court that provides judicial review of civil actions arising out of import transactions and federal laws concerning international trade matters. Formerly called the U.S. Customs Court. Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Nolo’s …
52court witness — A witness called by the court. For example, a judge may call an expert witness to clarify an issue for the court. Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Nolo’s Plain English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009 …
53court administrator — An officer of the judicial system who performs administrative and clerical duties essential to the proper operation of the business of a court, such as tracking trial dates, keeping records, entering judgments, and issuing process. Dictionary… …
54court hand — In old English practice, the peculiar style and form of writing in which court records were transcribed from the earliest period to the reign of George II, circa 1760. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. court hand …
55court martial — a court held to try matters of military law. Made up of serving officers advised by a judge advocate, its sentences are subject to confirmation by higher military authority. There is an appeal tribunal headed up by the Lord Chief Justice. Collins …
56Court of Criminal Appeal — in Scotland, the High Court of Justiciary sitting as an appeal court. There is not appeal to the House of Lords, but devolution issues can in some cases be sent to the Privy Council. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 …
57Court Christian — n: ecclesiastical court Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
58court of chancery — often cap both Cs: court of equity Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
59Court of Civil Appeals — Court of Civil Appeals: the intermediate court in Alabama for appeals of civil matters Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
60court of common pleas — often cap C&C&P: an intermediate level court in some states (as Arkansas, Connecticut, and Ohio) having limited jurisdiction over various civil and criminal matters Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
