orphan's court

orphan's court
The designation of tribunals in a number of New England states that have probate or surrogate jurisdiction.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


orphan's court
The designation of tribunals in a number of New England states that have probate or surrogate jurisdiction.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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