Statements (33)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:judge |
gptkbp:abolishedOrReplacedBy |
colonial courts
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gptkbp:criticizedFor |
American colonists
lack of jury trial perceived bias toward Crown |
gptkbp:establishedBy |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:function |
enforce customs regulations
adjudicate prize cases enforce trade and navigation laws prosecute smuggling resolve shipping disputes |
gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
17th century
18th century 19th century |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vice-Admiralty Courts
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gptkbp:jurisdiction |
maritime law
naval matters |
gptkbp:legalSystem |
common law
admiralty law |
gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:Caribbean gptkb:India gptkb:American_colonies |
gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:British_colonies
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gptkbp:parentOrganization |
Admiralty Court (England)
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gptkbp:presidedBy |
judge without jury
|
gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Stamp_Act
gptkb:Sugar_Act gptkb:Navigation_Acts |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:American_Revenue_Act_of_1764
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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