Inquisition

In practice. An examination of certain facts by a jury impanelled by the sheriff for the purpose. The instrument of writing on which their decision is made is also called an inquisition. The sheriff or coroner, and the jury who make the inquisition, are called the "inquest." The term "inquest" is now generally used instead of "inquisition."

In Practice. An exami- a nation of certain facts by a jury Impanelled by the sheriff for the purpose. The instrument of writing on which their decision is made is also called an inquisition. The sheriff or coroner, and the jury who make the inquisition, are called the inquest. An inquisition on an untimely death, if omitted by the coroner, may in England be taken by justices of gaol delivery and oyer and terminer, or of the peace; but it must be done publicly and openly; otherwise it will be quashed. Inquisitions either of’ the coroner or of the other jurisdictions are traversable; 1 Burr. 18.

In practice. An inquiry or inquest; particularly, an investigation of certain facts made by a sheriff, together with a jury impaneled by him for the purpose.

— Inquisition after death. See Inquisitio. Inquisition of lunacy. See Lunacy.

The finding of a jury, especially under a writ of inquiry.

In practice. An inquiry or inquest; particularly, an investigation of certain facts made by a sheriff, to gether with a jury impaneled by him for the purpose.

See Inquest; Inquiry.

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