Inquest
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 judicial inquiry; especia Dy by a jury. The finding of a jury. Inquest of of a king's officer, coroner, or escheator, either sion, or virtiite officii, into a matter in which ested; the escheat of lands on attainder, etc. called of Bce found.