Comptant General
Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1891)
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
An officer of the court of chancery, appointed by act of eourt, and to place the same in the Bank of England for security. 12 Geo, I. ec. 32; 1 Geo. IV. c.35; 15 & 16 Vict. c. 87, §§ 18-22, B9. See Daniell, Ch. Pr. (4th Ed.) 1607 et seq. The office, hiowever, has been abolished by 35 & 86 Vict. c. 44, and the duties transferred to her majesty’s paymaster general.