Archdeacon's Court

Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. The lowest court of ecclesiastical jurisdiction in England. It is held before a person appointed by the archdeacon, called his "official." Its jurisdiction is limited to ecclesiastical causes arising within the archdeaconry. It had until recently, also, jurisdiction of matters of probate and granting administrations. In ordinary cases, its jurisdiction is concurrent with that of the bishop's court, but in some instances cases must be commenced in this court. In all cases, an appeal lies to the bishop's court. 24 Hen. VIII. c. 12; 3 Bl. Comm. 64.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An English ecclesiastical court with jurisdiction in probate, administration and ecclesiastical matters within the archdeaconry. See 3 Bl. Comm. 64.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The lowest court of ecclesiastical jurisdiction in England. Originally the archdeacon held a court as deputy of the bishop. Early in the 12th century the archdeacons possessed themselves of a customary jurisdiction. An appeal lay to the Consistory Court. Rept. Eccl. Com. (1883) 25.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English ecclesiastical law. A court held before a judge appointed by the archdeacon, and called his official. Its jurisdiction comprises the granting of probates and administrations, and ecclesiastical causes in general, arising within the archdeaconry. It is the most inferior court in the whole ecclesiastical polity of England. 3 Bl. Comm. 64; 3 Steph. Comm. 430.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In English ecclesiastical law. A court held before a judge appointed by the archdeacon, and called his official. It is the most inferior ecclesiastical court Arches court or Court of arches.

In English ecclesiastical law. A court of appeal, and also of original jurisdiction, belonging to the archbishop of Canterbury; so called from its having been anciently I held in the church of St Mary-le-bow, the " church of arches,'' so termed from the fashion of its steeple.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English ecclesiastical law. A court held before a judge appointed by the archdeacon, and called his ofticiai, Its jurisdiction comprises the granting of probates and administrations, and ecclesiastical causes in general, arising Within the archdeaconry. It is the most inferior court in the whole ecclesiastical polity of England. 3Bl. Comm. 64; 3Steph. Comm. 430.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In Englisb ecclesiastical law. A court held before appointed by tbe archdeacon, and !'bis official. 3 Steph. Com. 430. Its jurisdiction comprises the granting of iprobates and administrations, and ecclesiastical causes in general, arising within the archdeaconry. Id. ibid. It is tbe most inferior court in tbe whole ecclesiastical polity of England. 3 Bl. Com. 64.