Governor, Colonial in Europe
Definition of Governor, Colonial
The representative of the Crown charged with the administration of the government of a colony or dominion.
A Governor’s authority is expressly limited to the terms of his commission. He ran be sued in his own Courts or the High Courts for acts committed while in office, but he cannot be held liable for Acts of State done within the scope of his authority. See Hill v. Bigyr ; Mostyn v. Fabrigas; Phillips v. Eyre
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