Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery

Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery
Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol (or Jail) Delivery
/kort av oyar and tarmanar aend jenaral jeyl dalivariy/
In American law, formerly, a court of criminal jurisdiction in the state of Pennsylvania. It was held at the same time with the court of quarter sessions, as a general rule, and by the same judges. Pa.Const. art. 5, No. 1.
In English law, formerly a tribunal for the examination and trial of criminals. Such jurisdiction is now in the Crown Court

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery — Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol (or Jail) Delivery /kort av oyar and tarmanar aend jenaral jeyl dalivariy/ In American law, formerly, a court of criminal jurisdiction in the state of Pennsylvania. It was held at the same time with the …   Black's law dictionary

  • Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery — Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol (or Jail) Delivery /kort av oyar and tarmanar aend jenaral jeyl dalivariy/ In American law, formerly, a court of criminal jurisdiction in the state of Pennsylvania. It was held at the same time with the …   Black's law dictionary

  • Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery — Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol (or Jail) Delivery /kort av oyar and tarmanar aend jenaral jeyl dalivariy/ In American law, formerly, a court of criminal jurisdiction in the state of Pennsylvania. It was held at the same time with the …   Black's law dictionary

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