Government-equity courts Flashcards
What is the council Lernard in law
A small and highly professional legal committee. Empson and Dudley over saw this
When was the council Lernard established
1495
Why was the council Lernard established
In order to defend Henry’s position as a food or landlord
Who was out in charge of the council learned
The Duchy of Lancaster and the Chancellor of the Duchy was put in charge of the council Lernard
What did the council Lernard go on to deal with
Investigated crowns territoail and feudal rights
Collected debts owed to king
Supervised implementation of bonds and recognisance
When did Sir Richard Empson become chancellor of the Duchy and President of the council Lernard
1504
What was the court of the Chancery
A court of law that followed a set of loose rules to try and avoid the possible harshness of the common law
What did the court of Chancery have jurisdiction over
All matters of equity, including trusts, landlord, that administration of the estate of lunatics and the guardianship of infants
What was the role of the court of the star chamber
The role of the court expanded under the Tudors to include take on cases relating to instances of public disorder.
What would judges in the court of the star chamber receive
Petitions involving property rights, public corruption, trade and government administration, and disputes arising from land closures
When did the course of the star chamber become a judicial body separate from the Kings Council
1487
What was the court of request
It was a man a law court and it first became a formal tribunal with some privy council elements under Henry the seventh.
What was the role of the court of requests
It had cases from the power and the servants of the King, it quickly became popular due to the low cost of bringing the case and the fast processing time, leading to anger of the common law judges
What is interesting about the council learned in law
First truly specialised body to emerge
How much cash was raised from 1504-08
£30,000
