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Testamentary cases in fifteenth-century Chancery.

Authors :
Biancalana, Joseph
Source :
Legal History Review. Sep2008, Vol. 76 Issue 3/4, p283-306. 24p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The church courts in England traditionally had jurisdiction over testaments and the litigation arising from testaments. In the fifteenth century, however, Chancery also took jurisdiction over testamentary cases. This article surveys the testamentary litigation in fifteenth-century English Chancery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00407585
Volume :
76
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Legal History Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35290011
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/157181908X336882