Outfangthefe
Concept of Outfangthefe
Traditional meaning of outfangthefe [1] in the Saxon law history: Either a tenant taken for theft outside the manor, or a strange thief taken within it. The privilege enjoyed by a lord of a manor of trying one of his tenants taken elsewhere for theft.
Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, see here.
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Notes and References
- Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, “Outfangthefe”, Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911, United States. This term is absolete. It is also called the Stimson’s Law dictionary, based on a glossary of terms, included Outfangthefe.
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