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The Kings courts and the start of the common law

By Tessa Shepperson Leave a Comment

Henry II seal

The legal reforms carried out by Henry II had a profound effect on the English legal system. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Angevin Tagged With: Common Law System, courts, Henry II, Kings Court, Ordeals, The Common Law, Writs and forms of action

A confusion of courts

By Tessa Shepperson 1 Comment

Medieval robbers

I looked briefly at courts in my post here. However, now we have reached Henry II it is time to look … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Angevin Tagged With: courts, Ecclesiastical Courts, Henry II, Kings Court, Manor Court

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