Master at common law
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The title of officers of the English superior courts of common law appointed to record the proceedings of the court to which they belong; to superintend the issue of writs and the formal proceedings in an action; to receive and account for the fees charged on legal proceedings, and moneys paid into court. There are five to each court. They are appointed under St. 7 Wm. IV. and 1 Viet, c. 30, passed in 1837. Mozley & Whitley.
Defined under Master in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The title of officers of the English superior courts of common law appointed to record the proceedings of the court to which they belong; to superintend the issue of writs and the formal proceedings in an action; to receive and account for the fees charged on legal proteedings, and moneys paidintocourt. There are five toeach court. They are appointed under St. 7 Wm. [V. and 1 Vict. c. 30, passed in 1837. Mozley & Whitley,