Lawcourt proceedings in the Lombard kingdom before and after the Frankish conquest
Lucas F. Bruyning
The Frankish conquest of the Lombard kingdom in 774 is considered a basic event and even turning point early medieval history Italy. institutions are believed to have disappeared favour rules customs. This article seeks refute this view by demonstrating that there very great deal continuity between two periods for one most important judicial institutions, trial. It will be shown different phases court procedure remain nearly unaltered after acquisition Northern Italy Franks striking difference trial, namely distinction judges scabini, was not introduced part Carolingian Empire before 827. Even date only applied some trials, while remained more common.
Journal of Medieval History