The Judges may with reason complain that while their duties have been enormously added to, their convenience has not been equally studied, nor their salaries correspondingly increased.
In front, and below the Judge's desk, just outside the red curtain, is a long and broad table, at which the High Bailiff sits facing the hall.

By his side the Registrar's clerk from time to time makes notes in a ponderous volume which contains a minute and exact record of every claim.
Opposite, and at each end, the lawyers have their chairs and strew the table with their papers.
As a rule a higher class of lawyers appear in the County Court than before the Petty Sessional Bench.

A local solicitor of ability no sooner gets a 'conveyancing' practice than he finds his time too valuable to be spent arguing in cases of assault or petty larceny.

He ceases to attend the Petty Sessions, unless his private clients are interested or some exceptional circumstances induce him.

In the County Court cases often arise which concern property, houses and lands, and the fulfilment of contracts.