History - Crime and Punishment - Medieval Times - Trials

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1000-1500

Trials:

  • Used 2 types of trial
  • 1: relied on local community - trial by jury
  • 2: based on belief in G-d - trial by ordeal

Trial by Local Jury:

  • Jury made up of men who knew the accuser and accused
  • Both people have their version of events + jury decided on verdict
  • If there was no clear evidence (e.g. an eyewitness) jury would decide based on their knowledge of the individuals
  • If they believed the accuser, they swore an oath that the accused was guilty
  • Oath taking = compurgation

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