Leet Jurisdiction In England Especially As Illustrated By The Records Of The Court Leet Of Southampton (1908)

Leet Jurisdiction in England: Especially as Illustrated by the Records of the Court Leet of Southampton (1908) is a historical book written by F. J. C. Hearnshaw. The book explores the concept of leet jurisdiction in England, which refers to the authority of a court leet, a type of manorial court, over a particular area. The author uses the records of the Court Leet of Southampton to illustrate how leet jurisdiction operated in practice. The book covers topics such as the history of the court leet, the functions of the court, the types of cases heard by the court, and the role of the jury in the court's proceedings. The author also discusses the decline of the court leet system in England and its eventual replacement by other forms of local government. Overall, Leet Jurisdiction in England provides a detailed and informative account of an important aspect of English legal history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.