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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

A steward; also one who has the dispensing of justice.

Co. Litt. 61 a. SENESCHALLO ET MARESHALL0 QUOD NON TENEAT PLACITA DE LIBERO TEN- EMENT0.

A writ addressed to the steward and marshal of England, inhibiting them to take cognizance of an action in their court that concerns freehold.

Reg. Orig. 185.

SENESCHALLUS (Lat.). A steward.

Co. Litt 61 a.