county court

American

noun

(in the U.S.)
1. an administrative board in counties in some states.
2. a judicial tribunal in some states with jurisdiction extending over one or more counties.
(in England)
1. the lowest civil tribunal, having limited jurisdiction, mostly for the recovery of small debts.
2. (formerly) the assembly of local residents who met periodically in each county under the presidency of the sheriff to transact the judicial and administrative business of the county.

county court British

noun

(in England) a local court exercising limited jurisdiction in civil matters

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Etymology

Origin of county court

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

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The ruling prevents Seitz from filing another federal claim alleging violations of his civil rights, but his attorneys said they were considering an appeal, and also intend to file another claim in county court.

From Los Angeles Times

In a bizarre twist that could only happen in state courts where lawyers develop long familiarity with judges, Mr. Troupis’s legal team noticed that the order didn’t sound like Judge Hyland, who has served on the Dane County Court for about a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

In August 2023, her father petitioned that she be placed under temporary conservatorship, according to Marin County court records.

From Los Angeles Times

But Mrs Justice Lieven dismissed the challenge saying the "appropriate forum" for the claim is the county court, rather than the High Court.

From BBC

Susan S. Lopez, the state attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, filed a notice of termination of prosecution Tuesday in Hillsborough County Court, indicating that the case against Addison has been closed after a review of the criminal report affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times

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