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A hallmote is a type of court that was held in the great hall of a manor. It was presided over by the lord of the manor and was used to settle disputes between feudal tenants. It could also be used as a commercial court for trade-guilds or as a convention of citizens in their public hall. Sometimes it is mistakenly referred to as an ecclesiastical court, but this is not correct.
Hallmote (pronounced hahl-moht) is a term used to describe several different types of courts or meetings:
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These examples illustrate the different types of hallmotes that can occur, from settling disputes between tenants to discussing local issues in a public hall.