Medieval Notaries and Their Acts: The 1327-1328 Register of Jean Holanie

by Kathryn L Reyerson (Editor), Debra A Salata (Editor), Debra A. Salata (Editor), Debra A. Salata, Kathryn Reyerson

Overview

The book explores the beginnings of the continental European notarial tradition, acquainting readers with the format of notarial documents, the books containing notarial acts, and with the variety of notarial acts. Sample documents have been selected for their interest and their illustration of specific types of contracts. All are from the 1327-28 notarial registry of Jean Holanie, the royal public notary of Montpellier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580440813
Publisher:	Medieval Institute Publications
Publication date:	04/01/2004
Series:	TEAMS Documents of Practice Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Kathryn L. Reyerson is a Professor of History at the University of Minnesota. She specializes in Medieval European History and Legal History. Debra A. Salata is an Assistant Professor of History at Lincoln Memorial University. Her research interests include Medieval France and Spain and Medieval Law.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction The Notarial Function in the Medieval European Context Historical Development Notaries in Northern Europe Survival of Notarial Registers Social Position and Training of the Medieval Notary Types of Notaries and Registers The Notarial Clientele The Holanie Register Notarial Documents Conclusion Selected Documents in Translation from the Holanie Register Editors' Note Business Techniques Trade Finance Family Real Estate and Agriculture Glossary Note on Modern Notaries Suggestions for Further Reading Index