The name of a Judicial of-ficer in Spain, and in those countries which have received their laws and institutions from Spain. His functions somewhat re-sembled those of mayor in small municipalities on the continent, or justice of the peace in England and most of tbe United States. Castillero v. U. S., 2 Black, 17, 194, 17 L. Ed. 360
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
