Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
common-pleas
Noun
/ˈkɒmən-pliz/
Definition
Common pleas refers to a type of court or a legal term used in the context of civil cases that are not related to criminal matters.
Examples
- The common-pleas court settled the dispute between the landlord and the tenant.
- Many civil cases are heard in common-pleas courts across the country.
Meaning
A legal term typically used to describe cases involving civil disputes where the government is not a party, primarily dealing with personal rights, property disputes, and contract issues.
Synonyms
- Civil court
- Court of common pleas
- Trial court
