King's Bench

American  

noun

British Law.

1. a court, originally the principal court for criminal cases, gradually acquiring a civil jurisdiction concurrent with that of the Court of Common Pleas, and also possessing appellate jurisdiction over the Court of Common Pleas: now a division of the High Court of Justice.

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King's Bench British  

noun

1. (when the sovereign is male) another name for Queen's Bench Division

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King's Bench

The Canadian miner will seek relief from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench to facilitate an accelerated dissolution process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Justice Shaina Leonard of Alberta’s Court of the King’s Bench said the Alberta government failed to consult indigenous groups about the potential fallout from holding a vote on the province’s future within Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

A five-week trial in the Court of King's Bench in London ruled 11:1 in favour of O'Dwyer, awarding damages of £500 and £7,000 in costs to him.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025

Former Ferrari and Williams driver Massa said in a statement his case would be heard at the King’s Bench Division of the High Court.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

Hanks King's Bench J. Wright, 86 L. T. 765 Toy soldiers, artistically modeled, copyrightable as sculpture, 247 1902 Fraser v.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Richard Rogers Bowker

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