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Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… in all times. The ancient choice of Sheriffs was at the Coroner's court, but 'tis now settled by Statute, and the …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… be kept in chains; and Felons, if they die in prison, the Coroner sits upon, to enquire whether they died by duresse: … for Sheriffs were formerly chosen by the Counties and Coroner; and the Counties must pay for his default: But now, …