court roll
Britishnoun
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A tenant by the verge is also a tenant by copy of court roll.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
This fine building was erected by Sir Ralph Hingham, Lord Chief Justice under Edward I., in payment of a fine of 800 marks imposed upon him by the King for having altered a court roll.
From Westminster The Fascination of London by Smith, A. Murray, Mrs.
It is a tenure by copy of court roll, but not expressed to be at the will of the lord.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various
In Mr. J. E. Hasell’s manor of Dacre, when a mortgagee of real estate is admitted to the court roll, he has to pay a fine of a silver penny for each.
From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Scott, Daniel
Voters still were required to have a freehold of land of 40s. a year income, but holders of estates by copy of court roll were specifically precluded or forfeit 50 pounds.
From Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III by Reilly, S. A.
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