Court of Common Pleas
/ˈkɔːrt əv ˈkɒmən plɛz/
Definitions
- (n.) A historic court primarily handling civil cases between private parties, originally established in England and also used as a term for comparable colonial and U.S. state courts.
The dispute was brought before the Court of Common Pleas for resolution.
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- court of common pleas
- courts of common pleas
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Commentary
The Court of Common Pleas traditionally functioned as a principal civil court and should not be confused with courts of equity or criminal courts. Its jurisdiction and naming vary by jurisdiction and historical period.
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