Oyer And Terminer
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Oyer and Terminer, a commission directed to the judges and other gentlemen of the county to which it is issued, by virtue whereof they have power to hear and determine treasons, and all manner of felonies and trespasses. Terminer is sometimes written determiner.
When any sudden insurrection takes place, or any public outrage is committed which requires speedy reformation, or there is a press of business, then a special commission is immediately granted.
When any sudden insurrection takes place, or any public outrage is committed which requires speedy reformation, or there is a press of business, then a special commission is immediately granted.
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