Law Reports under Henry V

Law Reports under Henry V in United Kingdom

This issue under the Ruling of King Henry V of England

Year Books and other Reports

Law Reports under Henry V and Medieval Law

Law Reports under Henry V and Legal History

This issue under the Ruling of King Henry V of England

Year Books and Early Law Reports

Law Reports under Henry V and Medieval Law

Law Reports under Henry V and Legal History

Legal Materials

(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Cobbett, William, and Thomas B. Howell, ed. Cobbett’s Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. 33 Vols. London: Printed by T.C. Hansard for R. Bagshaw, 1809. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 122275433

Abstract: Based on earlier editions published in 1719, 1730, 1742, and 1775. Covers English trials relating to offenses against the State or trials illustrative of the law relating to State Officers. Covers a wide variety of cases, predominantly high treason, but also bigamy, sedition, seditious libel, murder involving high-ranking officials, riot, piracy, witchcraft, bribery, and corruption. Vol. 1 covers Henry II to Elizabeth I (1163-1600).

Gross, Charles, ed. Select Cases Concerning the Law Merchant. 3 Vols. The Selden Society (SS), 23 for 1908, 46 for 1929, 49 for 1932. London: Quaritch, 1908. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 228497Abstract: Vol. 1, “Local Courts” contains numerous extracts, with translations from the Latin records of Fair Courts from 1270-1638; Vol. 2, “Central Courts,” includes cases drawn from the Curia Regis rolls, the Assize rolls, the records of the Courts of King’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, and Chancery proceedings, from 1239-1633, translated into English; Vol. 3, “Statutory Recognizances and Special Assizes,” is a supplementary volume which contains records of proceedings on statutory and official recognisances (Statutes Merchant and Statutes Staple) and a number of additional cases and documents concerning mercantile law.

Hemmant, Mary, ed. Select Cases in the Exchequer Chamber, Before All the Justices of England. 2 Vols. The Selden Society (SS), 51 (extra volume for 1933), 64 for 1945. London: Quaritch, 1933.

Abstract: “Reproduces, from published and unpublished year books, cases heard in the important informal assembly of all the justices, accompanied in many cases by a transcription of the original judicial records of the court of origin, by which the reference to the Exchequer Chamber was made. Cases of special legal difficulty, or involving important people, were those usually referred.” Contents: Vol. I, 1377-1461; Vol. II, 1461-1509.

Maynard, John, ed. Year Books, or, Reports in the Following Reigns, With Notes to Brooke and Fitzherbert’s Abridgments: the Vulgate Edition of 1678-1680. 11 Vols. London: George Sawbridge, William Rawlins, and Samuel Roycroft, 1679-1680. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 31448622

Notes: Also available online in Early English Books Online (subscription database)Abstract: Reprinted in 2006, this is referred to as the “standard” or “vulgate” edition. It reprints some of the earliest black letter editions of the year books and repeats the gross errors of those black letter editions, with spelling errors, wrong insertions, and misleading cross references. There appears to have been no effort at proofreading. Contents:

Vol. 1, Memoranda in Scaccario 2-29 Edward I, and year books 1-19 Edward II (dated 1678)

Vol. 2, 1-10 Edward III

Vol. 3, 17-39 Edward III(omitting 19, 20, 31-37)

Vol. 4, 40-50 Edward III (called Quadragesms)

Vol. 5, Liber Assisarum, 1-50 Edward III

Vol. 6, 1-14 Henry IV and 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 Henry V

Vol. 7, 1-20 Henry VI (omitting 5, 6, 13, 15-17)

Vol. 8, 21-39 Henry VI (omitting 23-26 and 29)

Vol. 9, 1-22 Edward IV

Vol. 10, Long Report of 5 Edward IV

Vol. 11, 1 Edward V, 1-2 Richard III,1-21 Henry VII (omitting 17-19) and 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 26, 27 Henry VIII

Renton, Alexander W., comp. The English Reports. 178 Vols. London: Stevens and Sons, 1900-1932. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 1470288

Notes: Also available online in Justis, HeinOnline?, and LLMC-Digital (subscription databases)Abstract: Contains reprinted decisions of all English courts from 1220 to the commencement of the official Law reports in 1866. vols. 1-11, House of Lords; vols. 12-20, Privy Council; vols. 21-47, Chancery; vols. 48-55, Rolls Court; vols. 56-71, Vice-Chancellors’ Courts; vols. 72-122, King’s Bench Division; vols. 123-144, Common Pleas; vols. 145-160, Exchequer; vols. 161-167, Ecclesiastical, Admiralty, and Probate and Divorce; vols. 168-169, Crown cases; vols. 170-176, Nisi Prius. Volumes which contain reports prior to 1550 are: vols. 72-122 King’s Bench (1378-1865); vols. 123-144 Common Pleas (1486-1865); vols. 145-160 Exchequer (1220-1865) Only volumes 72 & 73 (Kings Bench), volume 145 (Exchequer) contain cases from the medieval period.

Seipp, David J., and John Maynard eds. Year Books, or, Reports in the Following Reigns, With Notes to Brooke and Fitzherbert’s Abridgments: the Vulgate edition of 1678-1680. 11 Vols. Clark, N.J.: Lawbook Exchange, 2007, 1678. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 76967165Abstract: Reprint of the vulgate edition. Each volume contains introductory notes on the history, content and significance of the year books by David Seipp and Carol F. Lee, as well as tables naming all justices and serjeants, and listing calendar years of law terms. It references Seipp’s online Index and Paraphrase of Printed Year Book Reports, 1268-1535 which indexes and summarizes almost all the cases in this edition.

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Legal Materials

(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Baildon, W. Paley, ed. Select Cases in the Court of Chancery (1364-1471). The Selden Society (SS), 10 for 1896. London: Quaritch, 1896.

Abstract: Records consist mainly of plaintiffs’ petitions and of the writs of subpoena by which the defendants were summoned. A list of Chancellors from 1363-1467 is included.

Barbour, W. T., and George W. Coopland. The History of Contract in Early English Equity. Oxford Studies in Social and Legal History, 4, no. 7-8. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1914.

Notes: Also available online in The Making of Modern Law (subscription database)Abstract: Appendix of Chancery cases covering the years 1413-1481 touching on contract. Reprinted in 1974.

Gross, Charles, ed. Select Cases Concerning the Law Merchant. 3 Vols. The Selden Society (SS), 23 for 1908, 46 for 1929, 49 for 1932. London: Quaritch, 1908.

Abstract: Vol. 1, “Local Courts” contains numerous extracts, with translations from the Latin records of Fair Courts from 1270-1638; Vol. 2, “Central Courts,” includes cases drawn from the Curia Regis rolls, the Assize rolls, the records of the Courts of King’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, and Chancery proceedings, from 1239-1633, translated into English; Vol. 3, “Statutory Recognizances and Special Assizes,” is a supplementary volume which contains records of proceedings on statutory and official recognisances (Statutes Merchant and Statutes Staple) and a number of additional cases and documents concerning mercantile law.

Nicolas, Nicholas H., ed. Proceedings and Ordinances of the Privy Council of England. 7 Vols. London : G. Eyre and A. Spottiswoode , 1834-1937.

Notes: Also available online in The Making of Modern Law (subscription database)Abstract: Transcripts, mainly in Latin, of manuscripts of the British Museum.

Vol. I, 10 Richard II, 1386 to 11 Henry IV, 1410.

Vol. II, 12 Henry IV, 1410 to 10 Henry V, 1422.

Vol. III, 1-7 Henry VI, 1422-1429.

Vol. IV, 8-14 Henry VI, 1429-1436.

Vol. V, 15-21 Henry VI, 1436-1443.

Vol. VI, 22-39 Henry VI, 1443-1461.

Vol. VII, 32-33 Henry VIII, 1540-1542

Robinson, William, ed. Collections Relative to Claims at the Coronations of Several of the Kings of England, Beginning With King Richard II. London: J.B. Nichols, 1820.

Notes: Also available online in The Making of Modern Law (subscription database)Abstract: Text in English. Contains claims made at several of the Coronations from Richard II to George II, with the answers of the court. Covers the period 1377-1727.

Sanders, George W., ed. Orders of the High Court of Chancery, and Statutes of the Realm, Relating to Chancery, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. 1 Vol. in 2. London: A. Maxwell & Son, 1845.

Abstract: Contents: Vol. 1. Part I, Orders 12 Ric. II to 16 Geo. II; Vol. 1. Part 2, Orders 17 Geo. II to 8 Vict.

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Resources

See Also

  • Medieval Legal History (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Religious Law (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Law Merchant (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Guilt (in this legal Encyclopedia)

Legal Materials

(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Cobbett, William, and Thomas B. Howell, ed. Cobbett’s Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. 33 Vols. London: Printed by T.C. Hansard for R. Bagshaw, 1809. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 122275433

Abstract: Based on earlier editions published in 1719, 1730, 1742, and 1775. Covers English trials relating to offenses against the State or trials illustrative of the law relating to State Officers. Covers a wide variety of cases, predominantly high treason, but also bigamy, sedition, seditious libel, murder involving high-ranking officials, riot, piracy, witchcraft, bribery, and corruption. Vol. 1 covers Henry II to Elizabeth I (1163-1600).

Gross, Charles, ed. Select Cases Concerning the Law Merchant. 3 Vols. The Selden Society (SS), 23 for 1908, 46 for 1929, 49 for 1932. London: Quaritch, 1908. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 228497Abstract: Vol. 1, “Local Courts” contains numerous extracts, with translations from the Latin records of Fair Courts from 1270-1638; Vol. 2, “Central Courts,” includes cases drawn from the Curia Regis rolls, the Assize rolls, the records of the Courts of King’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, and Chancery proceedings, from 1239-1633, translated into English; Vol. 3, “Statutory Recognizances and Special Assizes,” is a supplementary volume which contains records of proceedings on statutory and official recognisances (Statutes Merchant and Statutes Staple) and a number of additional cases and documents concerning mercantile law.

Hemmant, Mary, ed. Select Cases in the Exchequer Chamber, Before All the Justices of England. 2 Vols. The Selden Society (SS), 51 (extra volume for 1933), 64 for 1945. London: Quaritch, 1933.

Abstract: “Reproduces, from published and unpublished year books, cases heard in the important informal assembly of all the justices, accompanied in many cases by a transcription of the original judicial records of the court of origin, by which the reference to the Exchequer Chamber was made. Cases of special legal difficulty, or involving important people, were those usually referred.” Contents: Vol. I, 1377-1461; Vol. II, 1461-1509.

Maynard, John, ed. Year Books, or, Reports in the Following Reigns, With Notes to Brooke and Fitzherbert’s Abridgments: the Vulgate Edition of 1678-1680. 11 Vols. London: George Sawbridge, William Rawlins, and Samuel Roycroft, 1679-1680. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 31448622

Notes: Also available online in Early English Books Online (subscription database)Abstract: Reprinted in 2006, this is referred to as the “standard” or “vulgate” edition. It reprints some of the earliest black letter editions of the year books and repeats the gross errors of those black letter editions, with spelling errors, wrong insertions, and misleading cross references. There appears to have been no effort at proofreading. Contents:

Vol. 1, Memoranda in Scaccario 2-29 Edward I, and year books 1-19 Edward II (dated 1678)

Vol. 2, 1-10 Edward III

Vol. 3, 17-39 Edward III(omitting 19, 20, 31-37)

Vol. 4, 40-50 Edward III (called Quadragesms)

Vol. 5, Liber Assisarum, 1-50 Edward III

Vol. 6, 1-14 Henry IV and 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 Henry V

Vol. 7, 1-20 Henry VI (omitting 5, 6, 13, 15-17)

Vol. 8, 21-39 Henry VI (omitting 23-26 and 29)

Vol. 9, 1-22 Edward IV

Vol. 10, Long Report of 5 Edward IV

Vol. 11, 1 Edward V, 1-2 Richard III,1-21 Henry VII (omitting 17-19) and 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 26, 27 Henry VIII

Renton, Alexander W., comp. The English Reports. 178 Vols. London: Stevens and Sons, 1900-1932. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 1470288

Notes: Also available online in Justis, HeinOnline?, and LLMC-Digital (subscription databases)Abstract: Contains reprinted decisions of all English courts from 1220 to the commencement of the official Law reports in 1866. vols. 1-11, House of Lords; vols. 12-20, Privy Council; vols. 21-47, Chancery; vols. 48-55, Rolls Court; vols. 56-71, Vice-Chancellors’ Courts; vols. 72-122, King’s Bench Division; vols. 123-144, Common Pleas; vols. 145-160, Exchequer; vols. 161-167, Ecclesiastical, Admiralty, and Probate and Divorce; vols. 168-169, Crown cases; vols. 170-176, Nisi Prius. Volumes which contain reports prior to 1550 are: vols. 72-122 King’s Bench (1378-1865); vols. 123-144 Common Pleas (1486-1865); vols. 145-160 Exchequer (1220-1865) Only volumes 72 & 73 (Kings Bench), volume 145 (Exchequer) contain cases from the medieval period.

Seipp, David J., and John Maynard eds. Year Books, or, Reports in the Following Reigns, With Notes to Brooke and Fitzherbert’s Abridgments: the Vulgate edition of 1678-1680. 11 Vols. Clark, N.J.: Lawbook Exchange, 2007, 1678. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) number (used in Worldcat): 76967165Abstract: Reprint of the vulgate edition. Each volume contains introductory notes on the history, content and significance of the year books by David Seipp and Carol F. Lee, as well as tables naming all justices and serjeants, and listing calendar years of law terms. It references Seipp’s online Index and Paraphrase of Printed Year Book Reports, 1268-1535 which indexes and summarizes almost all the cases in this edition.

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Legal Materials

(Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Baildon, W. Paley, ed. Select Cases in the Court of Chancery (1364-1471). The Selden Society (SS), 10 for 1896. London: Quaritch, 1896.

Abstract: Records consist mainly of plaintiffs’ petitions and of the writs of subpoena by which the defendants were summoned. A list of Chancellors from 1363-1467 is included.

Barbour, W. T., and George W. Coopland. The History of Contract in Early English Equity. Oxford Studies in Social and Legal History, 4, no. 7-8. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1914.

Notes: Also available online in The Making of Modern Law (subscription database)Abstract: Appendix of Chancery cases covering the years 1413-1481 touching on contract. Reprinted in 1974.

Gross, Charles, ed. Select Cases Concerning the Law Merchant. 3 Vols. The Selden Society (SS), 23 for 1908, 46 for 1929, 49 for 1932. London: Quaritch, 1908.

Abstract: Vol. 1, “Local Courts” contains numerous extracts, with translations from the Latin records of Fair Courts from 1270-1638; Vol. 2, “Central Courts,” includes cases drawn from the Curia Regis rolls, the Assize rolls, the records of the Courts of King’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, and Chancery proceedings, from 1239-1633, translated into English; Vol. 3, “Statutory Recognizances and Special Assizes,” is a supplementary volume which contains records of proceedings on statutory and official recognisances (Statutes Merchant and Statutes Staple) and a number of additional cases and documents concerning mercantile law.

Nicolas, Nicholas H., ed. Proceedings and Ordinances of the Privy Council of England. 7 Vols. London : G. Eyre and A. Spottiswoode , 1834-1937.

Notes: Also available online in The Making of Modern Law (subscription database)Abstract: Transcripts, mainly in Latin, of manuscripts of the British Museum.

Vol. I, 10 Richard II, 1386 to 11 Henry IV, 1410.

Vol. II, 12 Henry IV, 1410 to 10 Henry V, 1422.

Vol. III, 1-7 Henry VI, 1422-1429.

Vol. IV, 8-14 Henry VI, 1429-1436.

Vol. V, 15-21 Henry VI, 1436-1443.

Vol. VI, 22-39 Henry VI, 1443-1461.

Vol. VII, 32-33 Henry VIII, 1540-1542

Robinson, William, ed. Collections Relative to Claims at the Coronations of Several of the Kings of England, Beginning With King Richard II. London: J.B. Nichols, 1820.

Notes: Also available online in The Making of Modern Law (subscription database)Abstract: Text in English. Contains claims made at several of the Coronations from Richard II to George II, with the answers of the court. Covers the period 1377-1727.

Sanders, George W., ed. Orders of the High Court of Chancery, and Statutes of the Realm, Relating to Chancery, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. 1 Vol. in 2. London: A. Maxwell & Son, 1845.

Abstract: Contents: Vol. 1. Part I, Orders 12 Ric. II to 16 Geo. II; Vol. 1. Part 2, Orders 17 Geo. II to 8 Vict.

Bibliographies of English Law History

  • Maxwell, William H. A Legal Bibliography of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Volume 1: English Law to 1800. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1955-
  • Beale, Joseph H. A Bibliography of Early English Law Books. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1926.
  • Winfield, Percy H. The Chief Sources of English Legal History. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925.

Resources

See Also

  • Medieval Law Enforcement (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Personal Status Law (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Ecclesiastical Courts (in this legal Encyclopedia)
  • Custom in Early Britain (in this legal Encyclopedia)

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