He studied law in the office of his brother-in-law Gideon Granger, and was admitted to the bar in 1798, practicing in New Hartford, Connecticut.

He was appointed first clerk of the court of quarter sessions in August in Warren, and admitted to the bar in October.

[3] While Pease was Judge of the Third Circuit, the Legislature passed a law that "justices of the peace should have jurisdiction in civil cases to the amount of $50, without the right of trial by jury."

[4] Supreme Court Judges George Tod and Samuel Huntington upheld Pease's decision.

"[3] Another says "The Ohio legislature, however, would continue to try to establish itself as the dominant force in state government at the expense of the judicial branch.