Glossary of Legal Terms and Latin Words

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Tables ix
4. Preface xi
5. Common Abbreviations xvii
6. PART Ι. Institutional Framework and Personnel
7. 1. Venue and Scheduling 3
8. 2. The Sheriff and His Staff 28
9. 3. Suit and Judges 56
10. 4. Professional Lawyers 89
11. 5. Seneschals and Bailiffs 113
12. PART II: Jurisdiction
13. 6. Record, Removal, and Supervision 141
14. 7. The Viscontiel Writs 174
15. 8. Personal Actions: The Reign of Edward I 220
16. 9. County, Courts, and Country 263
17. 10. Conclusion 297
18. Appendices 307
19. Glossary of Legal Terms and Latin Words 327
20. Bibliography of Books and Documents Cited in the Notes 335
21. Index 345