battle of hastings william the conqueror prevails
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Private Interests in Land
Introduction
Roman Empire Flourishes
Roman Empire Collapses
Rise of Feudalism
Overlords provide protection
Norman Conquest -- 1066
Battle of HastingsWilliam the Conqueror prevails
English Feudalism
Statute of Quia Emptores 1290
Abolishes subinfeudationConveyance now by substitution
Forms of Free Tenure
Knight Service
Forms of Free Tenure
Serjeanty
Forms of Free Tenure
Frankalmoin
Forms of Free Tenure
Socage
Common Incidents of Tenure
1. Homage
Common Incidents of Tenure
1. Homage2. Fealty
Common Incidents of Tenure
1. Homage2. Fealty3. Aids (financial support)
Common Incidents of Tenure
1. Homage2. Fealty3. Aids (financial support)4. Escheat
Common Incidents of Tenure
1. Homage2. Fealty3. Aids (financial support)4. Escheat5. Relief
Common Incidents of Tenure
1. Homage2. Fealty3. Aids (financial support)4. Escheat5. Relief6. Wardship
Common Incidents of Free Tenures
1. Homage2. Fealty3. Aids (financial support)4. Escheat5. Relief6. Wardship7. Marriage
Unfree Tenures
Villeins
Copyholders
Private Interests in Land
Introduction[continued]
“Modern” English Developments
1660 – Statute of Tenures Many feudal incidents changed into
mere monetary duties
1925 – Property Legislation All feudal incidents abolished
Tenure in the U.S.
English grants “free and common socage”
After Revolution Abolish all feudal tenures Treat all land as free Ignore (presumably, all free)
In re O’Connor’s Estate
Adams County