Vol 29 Buckinghamshire Inquests and indictments . The Superior Eyre of Michaelmas 1389 at High Wycombe
Court details including history of the Kings Bench a travelling justice court called the Superior Eyre, visiting twice a year, to High Wycombe in response to crimes in the area. Murders, rape and theft, could result in the death penalty. The Kings Bench only could uphold the death penalty. Details of anyone involved in a case were kept. ‘Taxes’ were requested from anyone expected who didn’t appear in court. The court was financially lucrative due to ‘taxes’. From 1294 due to interruption of the Eyres due to the war with France they were never the same again. In 1389 the Kings Bench visited High Wycombe at Michaelmas, the greatest justices attended. Terminology and procedures are documented, Coroners in Buckinghamshire in late 14th century its history and functions, cases – economic, extortion and the Tickford Tithes.
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