Explore early English law through civil pleas from 1200–1203, with clear indexing and scholarly notes.
This edition collects court records from the King’s Court era, presenting these civil cases in accessible English translation and with careful references. It helps readers understand how twelve-hundred-era disputes were argued, decided, and recorded, along with editorial notes that guide the reader through the legal context.
The book situates the material in the broader landscape of medieval pleading, offering a window into everyday legal issues, property, and tenure that shaped English law.
- Transcriptions and translations of plea rolls from 1200–1203
- Editorial notes clarifying legal terms and procedures
- Full indexes of subjects, places, and people for rapid navigation
- An introduction outlining the development of civil pleas in the period
Ideal for students and researchers of legal history, English law, and the middle ages, this edition makes an important archive accessible to a modern audience.