Term: Inquest of life or member
A writ to prevent a man unjustly accused of
treason or other felonry from having to face a
trial by combat; the plea could be referred
to 12 recognitors
Term: Inquest of life or member
A writ to prevent a man unjustly accused of
treason or other felonry from having to face a
trial by combat; the plea could be referred
to 12 recognitors