The Relations between Counties and Places of Authentication in Hungary in the 14th and 15th Centuries Cover Image

Problematika vzťahu medzi župami a hodnovernými miestami v Uhorsku v 14. a 15. storočí
The Relations between Counties and Places of Authentication in Hungary in the 14th and 15th Centuries

Author(s): Norbert C. Tóth
Subject(s): History
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: History of Law; Middle Ages; Hungary; County (comitatus); Places of Authentication (loca credibilia); Administration; Deeds

Summary/Abstract: The author in his study deals with two regional institutions in medieval Hungary and observes their mutual relations in the 14th and 15th centuries. Together they addressed many legal cases. Their relationship, however, went through several developmental stages, from mutually useful cooperation to mutual rivalries and competition. The author of the study primarily bases his conclusions on rich archival material. For his research, he largely used historical documents from seven Hungarian counties. In particular, he observes, in what cases the counties and places of authentication (loca credibilia) cooperated, and what were their competencies. In the late 15th century their cooperation de facto ceased to exist.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 36-51
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Slovak