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Evolution of English Medieval Law

Explore key laws such as Primogeniture and Ordeals, the significance of Common Law, and the impact of the Great Charter in 12th-century England. Learn how these laws shaped the legal system of the time.

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Evolution of English Medieval Law

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  1. By: Rushawn Foster English C The medieval English law

  2. The Law Of Primogeniture • One law that came into effect during the twelfth century was the law of primogeniture • The law of primogeniture gave the firstborn son exclusive right to inherit his father’s titles, lands, and estates

  3. The Law Of Ordeals • Ordeals were the matters of law that were still settled • People’s disputes were also settled by the law of ordeals • People’s innocence was settled by setting them tasks, and if they were successful at them, they were judged innocent

  4. Common Law • The term common law is basically the law that is common to the whole country and it’s people • The common law was different from other kinds of law because it was only applied to certain classes of people

  5. Great Charter • King John was forced by a group of angry barons to sign an agreement called the Great Charter • Originally the great charter was used for the taxes levied by the king • It established that levies must be made with the consent of the barons

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