Bench
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law · Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
A seat of judgment; a court; the judges; v. Court, 5, 18. Bench ^warrant: a warrant issued by the judge or court itself for the arrest of a person indicted, or for contempt; a justice's warrant being issued by a justice of the peace or magistrate.