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THE TREE AND THE ROD: JURISDICTION IN LATE MEDIEVAL ENGLAND.

Authors :
Johnson, Tom
Source :
Past & Present; Nov2017, Vol. 237 Issue 1, p13-51, 39p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses jurisdiction in the England during the late Middle Ages of the 14th and 15th centuries, including in Dunwich, England, jurisdictional disputes and legal rights of the burgesses. The relationship between legal authority and English communities, including in regard to the communication of authority, is discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
JURISDICTION
MEDIEVAL law
LAW
AUTHORITY -- Social aspects
HISTORY of communication
COMMUNITIES
HISTORY
LEGAL history

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00312746
Volume :
237
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Past & Present
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126299943
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pastj/gtx051
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