The legal reforms carried out by Henry II had a profound effect on the English legal system. This … [Read more...]
The petty assizes and the development of the jury system
We discussed here how Henry II made it a requirement that all land disputes should be resolved via … [Read more...]
Oaths and Ordeals
In a case at law there is only so much that can be proved by paperwork. Sometimes you have to take a … [Read more...]