The legal system (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did William maintain Anglo-Saxon legal structures after 1066?
Why did William maintain Anglo-Saxon legal structures after 1066?
To show legitimacy & keep system effective
What types of crimes did the King's Court handle?
What types of crimes did the King's Court handle?
Treason and murder
What was significant about the king's judgment in court cases?
What was significant about the king's judgment in court cases?
It was final and binding
Who supervised the shire courts under Norman rule?
Who supervised the shire courts under Norman rule?
The sheriff
What types of cases did shire courts handle?
What types of cases did shire courts handle?
Land disputes, theft, and assault
Who oversaw the hundred courts?
Who oversaw the hundred courts?
A bailiff
What was the key Norman innovation in the court system?
What was the key Norman innovation in the court system?
Honorial courts reflecting feudal system
Who typically oversaw manorial courts?
Who typically oversaw manorial courts?
A lord of the manor, usually a knight
What matters did manorial courts deal with?
What matters did manorial courts deal with?
Work complaints & permission to marry
What duties did constables have under Norman rule?
What duties did constables have under Norman rule?
Arrest people, break up fights, prevent fires
How did the tithing system work?
How did the tithing system work?
Freemen kept each other out of trouble
What happened if someone ignored the hue and cry?
What happened if someone ignored the hue and cry?
They could be fined