Court Roll
/ˈkɔːrt roʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A historical record book kept by a manorial or local court, documenting court proceedings, decisions, and land transactions.
The land dispute was settled according to the entries in the court roll.
Forms
- court rolls
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Commentary
Court rolls are significant in historical property and feudal law research as they serve as primary evidence of legal transactions and court orders in manorial systems.
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