Catchpole
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
officer. This is a nickname given to a sheriff’s deputy, or to a constable, or other officer whose duty it is to arrest persons. He is socalled because he catches by the poll or head, the arrested. CAUSA MATRIMONII PRE-