HIST 104 Study Guide - Final Guide: Charter Of Liberties, Henry De Bracton, Pillory
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Wrote that william had revived a law from canute. Law remained in force until 1340 bc, abolished by edward iii. Had to pay money for killing someone. But also depends on who kills who. Most of the money was paid to him (again display of influence and control) The dialogue of the exchequer on murder (1179 ce) Murder = secret death where slayer is not known. Anglo-saxons and normans now intermingled through marriage. Designed to convince people he was a worthy king and would not continue the same oppressive regime as his predecessors. Found dead by an arrow in his eye while hunting. Because there was no real system as to how to implement laws and such laws, everything was very personal. Customary law, and so could be adjusted to apply to similar situations. Emphasis on laws concerning lords and tenants. Listed his own law that would be more just and rewarding to those who serve him.
