Amercements, 1787-1805.

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Amercements, 1787-1805.

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Lists of individuals required to pay amercements. An amercement has the nature of a monetary fine, but is not created by statute. Instead, it is imposed arbitrarily by a court for a fault or misconduct such as failure to turn over funds to the court or disobeying its summons. In Maryland, an amercement was a remedy against a sheriff for failing to perform a court-ordered duty. Entries name defendant, plaintiff, and person responsible to pay the amercement. Amounts given in pounds of tobacco.

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Maryland. General Court of the Western Shore

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Maryland. General Court of the Eastern Shore

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Though not specifically authorized to do so before 1785, the General Courts often served as courts of record for various actions. From the description of Land records, 1778-1805. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122405948 ...