Cases brought before Small Causes included landlord-tenant disputes and cases of debt involving amounts under 40 shillings.

The protection of England’s interests began at the town level in the Court of Small Causes presided over by a Justice, whose length of term was “for good behaviour” which, in most cases meant indefinitely.īoth before and after the Revolution, the Justice of the Peace was responsible to hear, try to determine all cases brought before him, without a jury. The Royal Governors were given the power and authority to appoint and depose all court officials. Through the appointments of England’s loyal servants to the prestigious, high court positions, the Crown would be assured that disruptions and disturbances by the colonists would be dealt with appropriately. The Royal Majesties realized, very early, that the only way to keep England’s interests safe in the colonies would be through the courts and the Judges and Justices who presided over them. The jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace changed very little over hundreds of years. Under the oldest English laws, the Justice of the Peace was regarded as a “protector of the King’s or Queen’s peace.” Originally, the duties of the office involved settling matters of minor civil and criminal offenses. If you do not comply with any of the above conditions, We reserve the right to refuse the return or exchange, or to impose different or additional conditions.The office of Justice of the Peace has a long history within the judicial system. If your return is accepted by us, we will provide one of the following within a reasonable time: an exchange of merchandise for the item returned, a non-transferable merchandise credit, a credit to the payment card or original method of payment used to pay for the item, or another remedy that we determine in good faith is appropriate in the circumstances. You should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance for items of value.Īfter we have received your valid return, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item and notify you of the acceptance or rejection of your return. If you receive a refund, the cost of any return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

You are responsible for paying for all shipping costs for your returned item.

To initiate a return, please email us at We require a receipt or proof of purchase to accompany your return.Īll returned merchandise should be sent to us at 3003 Fenchurch Elm Trail, Houston, TX 77047

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