Englesko - Srpski pravni rečnik, Branko Vukićevič, prvo izdanje, Beograd 2003
Takođe i Court of Common Bench

U Pensilvaniji su i courts of common pleas i magisterial district courts sudovi opšte nadležnosti, tj. postupaju i u krivičnim i u građanskim stvarima.
S obzirom da su court of common pleas nadređeni magisterial district courts, tj. sude za teža krivična dela i u sporovima više vrednosti, jasno je da se radi o višim sudovima

"Magisterial District Courts
Most people’s first experience with the court system occurs in the Magisterial District Courts, the first level of judicial authority in Pennsylvania. Magisterial District Judges oversee:
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Court of Common Pleas
The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is a general jurisdiction trial court located in West Chester, Pa. Court of Common Pleas judges hear a broad spectrum of cases, including:
Adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions
Lawsuits involving money or property
Divorce
Custody disputes
Child support issues
Adoptions
Estates"