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What Jurisdiction Did a Manorial Court Have?

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  • The manorial court handled disputes between peasants and minor offenses.
  • It enforced local customs, rents, and labor obligations for the manor.
  • Serious crimes like murder were reserved for royal or higher feudal courts.
  • The court recorded land transfers and fines in the manor's customary rolls.

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