(Looking at Norman land law from about 1066 …) Landlord Land is different from all other property. … [Read More...]
Welcome to this History of Law Blog
I am Tessa Shepperson, and here you will find posts and fascinating stories all around English legal history (not as boring as you might think!).
If you are new here you should really start reading from the beginning - so choose one of the text links below:
Some Norman Posts
Norman Barons: Writs and Relief
In Norman England, at the top of the feudal hierarchy immediately below the King, were the barons. … [Read More...]
The Kings Demesne
When William the Conqueror conquered England, legally he became the ultimate owner of all land (as … [Read More...]
Some Angevin Posts
The Young King Henry II
By the time 1154 came around, everyone in England was sick of civil war. Even the barons were fed … [Read More...]
Crowned King of England
When I studied for my law degree, a long time ago, there was a compulsory paper on jurisprudence in … [Read More...]
Feudal incidents
In my post Landlord and Tenure, back in the Norman section, I introduced the feudal system. I … [Read More...]