The legal system Flashcards
1
Q
justice was based on…
A
Collective responsibility
2
Q
what would happen if someone refused to join the fyrd
A
there would be consequences for the whole tithing
3
Q
Blood feuds
A
grudges between families which often lasted generations
if someone was killed the victims family had the right kill someone from the murderer’s family
4
Q
The Wergild
A
instead of taking revenge the victims family received compensation from the murderer’s family
Ceorls = 20 shillings
Thegns = 1200 shillings
Earl or arch bisop =3600
