Circuit
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 division of the country into judicial districts. The journey of a judge around the country for the purpose of holding courts, V. Assize. Circuit court; v. Court, 105. way than is needful. Circuitua est evitandus: circuity of action is to be avoided.