A window into early English law from the Court of Star Chamber
This book reprints and analyzes select cases from 1477 to 1509, edited for the Selden Society by I. S. Leadam. It blends primary records with expert introduction and commentary, helping readers understand how medieval and early modern justice worked.
- Appendices and introductions explain the procedural steps of the Star Chamber, the statute Pro Camera Stellata, and the court’s jurisdiction.
- The contents cover a wide range of cases, from disputes between towns, to feudal and by-law questions, and matters of detinue, assault, and false imprisonment.
- The volume includes an index of authorities, subjects, and persons, plus an appendix information section on the Exchequer.
- It provides context about the recording practices and the historical significance of these proceedings.
Ideal for readers of legal history, medieval to early modern English law, and researchers seeking primary-source context for the development of courts and governance.