Archeion, or, A discourse vpon the high courts of iustice in England. Composed by William Lambard, of Lincolnes Inne, Gent

The Court of Star-chamber.

AS in the Government of all Common-weales, sundry things doe fall out, both in Peace and Warre, that doe require an extraordinarie helpe, and cannot await the usuall cure of common Rule, and setled Iustice; the which is not performed, but altogether after one sort, and that not without delay of helpe, and dispense of time: So, albeit here within this Realme of England, the most part of Causes in complaint are and ought to be referred to the ordinarie processe & solemne hand∣ling of Common Law, and regular di∣stribution of Iustice; yet have there alwayes arisen, and there will con∣tinually, from time to time, grow some rare matters, meet (for just reason) to be reserved to a higher hand, and to be left to the aide of

absolute Power, and irregular Au∣thoritie.

The which thing that it may the more plainely appeare by particu∣laritie,* 1.1 it shall peradventure be wor∣thy the labour to examine: First, for what sort of Offences the Suits ought to be commenced; then, be∣fore whom they ought to be heard; and lastly, what speciall Place hath beene the most usuall and frequen∣ted Court, for the receiving of the same.

Notes

• * 1.1

  The three parts of this Dis∣course.