Legal Definitions - Court of Exchequer

The Court of Exchequer was a superior court in England that was responsible for resolving disputes related to the collection of public revenue.

In 1873, it was renamed as the Exchequer Division of the High Court of Justice. Later, in 1881, it was merged with the Queen's Bench Division.

For example, if a person refused to pay taxes, the Court of Exchequer would hear the case and decide whether the person was legally obligated to pay the taxes or not.

The Court of Exchequer was an important institution in England's legal system, and its decisions had a significant impact on the country's finances.