county court

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

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of county court¹

First recorded in 1525–35

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He is next due to appear in court for an arraignment - where he will be formally given the charges against him - on 7 May, according to the Waukesha County Court.

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He said PCNs were "a contractual debt" that could ultimately be pursued through the civil courts and result in a County Court Judgement, which can affect your credit rating.

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The defendant denies two counts of misconduct in a public office, one by having a relationship with Saunderson and the second by failing to disclose county court judgments about her debts.

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Ms Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in a public office, one by having a relationship with Saunderson and the second by failing to disclose county court judgements about her debts, as well as possessing criminal property, the Mercedes car.

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Paperwork seized showed Ms Pegg was the subject of a number of county court judgements for unpaid debts.

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