Court of Pleas
Court of Pleas 〈英〉地方普通法法庭 达勒姆特权领地〔palatine〕的郡法院，拥有地方普通法管辖权。1873年依《司法组织法》〔Judicature Act〕被废止，其管辖权转入高等法院。(→County Palatine of Durham)
COURT OF PLEAS
court of pleas
Court of Pleas. Hist. A court of the county palatine of Durham, having a local common-law jurisdiction. • It was abolished in 1873, and its jurisdiction was transferred to the High Court. — Also termed Court of Pleas of Durham.