Navigate the law of copyholds with a clear, practical guide to enfranchisement and manorial rights.
This edition compiles the essential statutes, notes of cases, and the forms and directions needed to understand and carry out the Copyhold Acts. It is a focused reference for readers dealing with enfranchisement and the commutation of manorial rights.
This book presents a concise scope of the law as it stood in the 19th century, including the process for enfranchisement, the creation of rent-charges, and the rights and duties of stewards and copyholders. It combines commentary with procedural templates, helping readers apply the law in real-world situations.
- Clear explanations of the origins and incidents of copyholds and manors
- Step-by-step guidance on enfranchisement and commutation under the relevant acts
- Ready-to-use forms, notices, and procedures from the commissioners
- Appendices with important directions, schedules, and case notes
Ideal for readers who need a practical, usable reference to English property law as it relates to copyholds, enfranchisement, and manorial rights.