Trinity District Court

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Trinity District Court

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        Dates of existence

        1753-

        History

        From 1753 onward, General Quarter Sessions were held at the court to settle civil disputes. The sessions were presided over by the Justices, who during this period, included Thomas Warden, John Garrett Blake, Samuel Harris, and Benjamin Lester. From 1766 a surrogate court was held annually to handle more serious complaints. It was presided over by Naval Officers acting as deputies of the Naval Governor and included Richard Edwards, Richard Locke and John Cartwright.

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        Dates of creation, revision and deletion

        Created - June 10, 2013

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        • English

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