Legal Definitions - C.B.

C.B.

C.B. is an abbreviation that can stand for two different things:

1. COMMON BENCH: This refers to a court of law in England that dealt with civil cases. The Common Bench was also known as the Court of Common Pleas.
2. Chief Baron of the Exchequer: This was a historical position in England's legal system. The Chief Baron was a judge who presided over the Court of Exchequer, which dealt with financial matters.

Here are some examples of how C.B. might be used:

• John was summoned to appear before the C.B. to answer charges of breach of contract.
• The C.B. was one of the four courts of common law in England.
• Lord Ellenborough served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1802 to 1816.

These examples illustrate how C.B. can refer to either a court or a position within the legal system. They also show how the term might be used in a sentence.