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Cursitors

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Cursitors [fr. Clerici de cursu, Lat.], clerks of the Court of Chancery, whomade out original writs, and were called clerks of cours, 18 Edw. 3, st. 5. Their office was abolished by 5 & 6 Wm. 4, c. 82, ss. 10, 11 and 12 and their duties were transferred to the Petty Bag Office. See PETTY BAG OFFICE.

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