assizes

the judge will hold the assizes next month in the county town.

assizes were historically held twice yearly in major towns.

the grand assize was convened to settle the disputed inheritance.

circuit judges traveled throughout the region to deliver assizes.

the assize of mort d'ancestor was a common legal action in medieval times.

local merchants testified at the assize regarding trade disputes.

the assize courts processed hundreds of cases during the session.

parliament established the commission of assizes to improve judicial administration.

prisoners awaited trial when the assizes opened in the spring.

the historical archives preserve detailed records of the assize proceedings.

an assize of bread was established to control food prices during the shortage.

the assize town served as the regional center for judicial administration.

judges on circuit delivered the assizes to remote communities each quarter.