The present state of London: or, Memorials comprehending a full and succinct account of the ancient and modern state thereof. By Tho. De-Laune, Gent

Of the Sheriffs Courts.

THere are two Courts of Sheriffs, one for the Counter in Woodstreet, and another for the Counter in the Poultry, whereof there are two Law∣yers as Judges, well read in the Customs of the Ci∣ty, as well as the Common-Laws; but if an errone∣ous Judgment be given before the Sheriffs, the par∣ty griev'd may sue a Writ of Error, and remove it to the Hustings, before the Mayor and Sheriffs; if they yield no Redress, then shall certain Justices be assigned by the King's Commission, to sit at St. Mar∣tins le Grand, by Nisi prius, for to Redress the said Judgments, and if there be default found in the the Mayor and Sheriffs, they shall be punished for their Misprisions, by the form contained in the Sta∣tute of 28 E. 3. c. 10.

One taken in Execution in London upon a Con∣demnation in the Sheriffs Court, and Removed by Habeas Corpus into the Kings-Bench, shall be com∣mited there in Execution for that Debt; and having discharged all Causes in the Kings-Bench, shall be remanded.

Then there is the Court of Sessions or Goal-Deli∣very held usually eight times a year at the Old-Bay∣ly, both for the City and Middlesex, for the Tryal of Criminals, whereof the Lord Mayor is the Chief Judge; and hath the power of Reprieving condemn∣ed Persons.