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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Palatine Courts
Palatine courts were courts operating within the historic counties palatine of Durham, Lancaster, and Chester.
Originally, these courts exercised special jurisdiction granted by the Crown.
In later years, only the Chancery courts of Durham and Lancaster remained active.
Their jurisdiction was eventually transferred to the High Court by the Courts Act 1971.
The palatine courts are now mainly of historical and constitutional significance.
Palatine courts were courts operating within the historic counties palatine of Durham, Lancaster, and Chester.
Originally, these courts exercised special jurisdiction granted by the Crown.
In later years, only the Chancery courts of Durham and Lancaster remained active.
Their jurisdiction was eventually transferred to the High Court by the Courts Act 1971.
The palatine courts are now mainly of historical and constitutional significance.
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