Legal Definitions - Court of Pleas

The Court of Pleas was a local common-law court in the county palatine of Durham. Its jurisdiction was abolished in 1873 and transferred to the High Court.

One example of the Court of Pleas is the Durham Court of Pleas, which had jurisdiction over legal matters in Durham County. Another example is the Court of Common Pleas, which was a similar court in England and Wales.

These examples illustrate how the Court of Pleas was a type of local court that had jurisdiction over legal matters in a specific area. They also show how the Court of Pleas was part of a larger legal system that included other courts with similar functions.