The Manors of Suffolk; Notes on Their History and Devolution, With Some Illustrations of the old Manor Houses

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The Hundred's business was conducted in the hundred mote, where townships or parishes were represented by the town reeve and four assessors. This Court held both civil and criminal jurisdiction, requiring litigants to seek justice here before escalating to higher courts. The king received fines for each offense, collected by his reeve, who attended the Court biannually. During these sessions, the Court ensured that every individual was enrolled in their tithing, a practice that persisted long after the Norman Conquest, known as the sheriff's turn or leet and view of frankpledge. The Court also served as a lower tribunal for small debt payments, presided over by the bailiff of the Hundred. Forgotten Books publishes numerous rare and classic texts, utilizing advanced technology to digitally reconstruct historical works while preserving their original format and addressing imperfections in aged copies. Although some imperfections may remain, they are often repaired to maintain the integrity of these significant historical documents.