The Common Law Courts Act 1852
WHEREAS the Officers in the Superior Courts of Common Law who perform the Duties at Nisi Prius hold their Offices and Appointments during Pleasure, and such Officers and the Clerks at the Judges Chambers are remunerated by Fees received by them from the Suitors, and it is expedient to provide permanent Establishment of such Officers, and that they and the said Clerks be paid by Salaries, and that the Fees now payable by the Suitors be diminished: Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Ma...