The Practice of Courts-Leet, and Courts-Baron: Containing Full and Exact Directions for Holding the Said Courts, and Making Up the Rolls or Records Thereof (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Scroggs

 
9780366279739: The Practice of Courts-Leet, and Courts-Baron: Containing Full and Exact Directions for Holding the Said Courts, and Making Up the Rolls or Records Thereof (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal knowledge, practices, and procedures common in both Courts Baron and Courts Leet during a specific time period. It offers insights into legal concepts and practices that are traditionally found in many law books, but within the specific context of Courts Baron and Courts Leet. Included are methods for the appointment of officials, the customary legal procedures within these Courts, roles concerning the serving of writs and summons, how to impanel a jury, how to conduct a trial and render judgment, and how to execute judgments. The author delineates the important distinction between Courts Baron and Courts Leet, placing them within the broader legal and historical context of manorialism and common law. Importantly, the book offers a detailed examination of various crimes and offenses that could be tried and punished within these Courts. By providing an in-depth analysis of the legal processes and punishments administered within these Courts, this book provides valuable insights into the legal systems and social norms of the time period.

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