Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

heritable jurisdiction

Read a random definition: all faults, with

A quick definition of heritable jurisdiction:

Heritable Jurisdiction: In the past, in Scotland, a laird or clan chief had the power to judge and punish their own people, even with death. This was called heritable jurisdiction. There was no way to appeal their decisions, and punishments were usually carried out right away. However, in 1748, the Heritable Jurisdiction Act was passed, which took away this power.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Heritable jurisdiction was a power held by Scottish lairds or clan chiefs to try their own people and hand down punishments, including death. They acted as a supreme court, and their decisions were final with no appeal. Sentences were usually carried out immediately. This power was abolished by the Heritable Jurisdiction Act of 1748.

Example: In the past, a Scottish laird could hold heritable jurisdiction over their land and people. This meant that they had the power to act as judge, jury, and executioner for crimes committed within their territory. For example, if someone was accused of theft, the laird would hold a trial and decide their guilt or innocence. If found guilty, the laird could sentence them to death, and the sentence would be carried out immediately.

Explanation: This example illustrates how heritable jurisdiction worked in practice. The laird had complete control over the legal system within their territory, and their decisions were final. This meant that there was no higher authority to appeal to, and the laird's word was law. The Heritable Jurisdiction Act of 1748 abolished this power, bringing Scotland's legal system more in line with the rest of Europe.

heritable blood | heritable obligation

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
TGM
18:41
(Course marked as Incomplete that’s supposed to be removed)
TGM
18:41
not sure if I should email them to say that, or just hold off on sending it and not give an excuse
18:41
I think I just wouldn’t reach out and if they ask for them then say that
Dkk
18:41
@tgm Yeah sounds good, say that if they ask
18:47
hey yall
18:47
im premed idk why im here
18:48
we’re like cool and sexy and fun I get it
18:48
true i love ur user
18:49
thank you my little crow friend
Dkk
18:50
Med law easy done
medicine is a scam
join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
19:05
i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
what.jpg @Dkk
CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.