Court of Exchequer
/ˈkɔːrt əv ˈɛkskweɪbər/
Definitions
- (n.) A historical English and Welsh court primarily responsible for equity and revenue matters related to the Crown's finances.
The Court of Exchequer adjudicated disputes involving taxation and royal revenue.
- (n.) In some jurisdictions, a court handling financial and revenue cases, modeled after the English original.
The Court of Exchequer of Ireland had jurisdiction over revenue cases in the 19th century.
Forms
- court of exchequer
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Commentary
The Court of Exchequer was historically significant in developing revenue law and equity; reference to jurisdictional variations is important for comparative legal studies.
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