Full Abstracts of the Feet of Fines Relating to the County of Dorset, Remaining
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2017
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of medieval English land ownership, offering a window into the lives of ordinary people and powerful figures alike. It focuses on a specific type of legal document, known as the "Feet of Fines," which served as a crucial mechanism for transferring property from one person to another during the period between the reign of Richard I and the early 19th century. The author meticulously explores the structure and purpose of these documents, providing detailed explanations of the language and legalities involved. Through the careful analysis of individual Fines, the book paints vivid portraits of the individuals involved, highlighting their relationships, social standing, and the dynamics of medieval society. By examining these legal records, the author offers insights into the social, economic, and legal practices of medieval England. From the intricacies of land ownership to the role of the church and the legal system, this book presents a rich tapestry of information for anyone interested in the past. The book's meticulous examination of these legal documents sheds light on the complex legal system that governed land ownership during a crucial period in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Full Abstracts of the Feet of Fines Relating to the County of Dorset, Remaining
- Author
- Edward Alex Fry, George Samuel Fry
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1528200802
- ISBN 13
- 9781528200806
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The exceedingly useful and valuable series of documents preserved at the Public Record Office known as Feet of Fines (abstracts of which, as far as relate to Dorset, are printed in this volume), cover an unbroken period of over six centuries, that is to say, from the reign of Richard I. (a.d. 1196) to 4 William IV. In which year a Statute was passed for the abolition of Fines and Recoveries, and the substitution of more simple modes of assurance.
As Fines, or, as they are also called, Final Concords, were one of the most usual methods for assuring the transfer of lands and tenements from one party to another, it is desirable to explain with some degree of detail their meaning and manner of working.
Quoting largely from the well-known authority on legal matters, Blackstone, a Fine is described by him as being: An amiable composition or agreement of a suit either actual or fictitious by leave of the King or his Justices, whereby the lands in question become, or were acknowledged to be the right of one of the parties to the suit. Originally it was founded on an actual suit commenced at law for the recovery of the possession of lands or other hereditaments, and the possession thus gained by such composition was found to be so sure and effectual that fictitious actions were continued (until the system was abolished), for the sake of obtaining the same security.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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