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Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam
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Q. What courts exist in cities in addition to those established
for the State at large?

A I. The Superior Court of the city of New York.

II. The Court of Common Pleas for the city and county of New York.

III. The Superior Court of Buffalo.

IV. The City Court of Brooklyn. Const, Art. VI., Sec. 12.

JURIES.

Q. What is a jury?

A. A body of men elected according to law, and sworn to inquire
into and try any matter of fact, and declare the truth of it on
the evidence given in the case.

Q. Name some juries?

A. I. One of six persons for the trial of causes in a Justice
Court

II. One of twelve persons, summoned for the purpose of laying out
new roads or discontinuing old ones.

III. One of not less than six nor more than fifteen persons,
summoned by the coroner, to inquire into the cause of any violent
death.
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