Seigneurial jurisdiction

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• Lloyd Bonfield

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This collection of reports aims to establish a basis for comparing seigneurial courts in pre-modern Europe, primarily through the lens of medievalists. A definition of seigneurial courts was necessary due to the diverse legal heritages involved. One key observation is that on the Continent, where central courts were less dominant, the notion of seigneurial jurisdiction appears more flexible. The contributors examine how lords governed the legal relations of their vassals within various jurisdictions in medieval and early modern Europe, placing seigneurial courts within their national contexts alongside other forums. The reports also explore the origins and nature of substantive law applied in these courts. In England, significant developments occurred during the medieval period regarding how cases were presented in manorial courts and how claims were substantiated. The findings provide a framework for further study, highlighting both similarities and differences between seigneurial jurisdictions in England and the Continent. Notably, seigneurial jurisdictions seemed to persist longer on the Continent and catered to a broader social strata. However, the most striking aspect revealed by the reports is the shared procedural similarities and the processes of custom-making across these courts.

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• Année de publication: 2000