English Church Law and Divorce (Classic Reprint): Notes on the Reformatio Legum Ecclesiasticarum; Notes on the Divorce and Re-Marriage of Sir John ... of Sir John Stawell (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how centuries of church law shaped divorce and remarriage in England This edition surveys the Reformatio Legum Ecclesiasticarum and key cases, including the Stawell matter, to reveal how early English church law influenced marital outcomes.

The work frames the evolution of canon law, its conflicts with royal authority, and the way courts addressed dower, reconciliation, and divorce. It combines critical excerpts with scholarly notes to illuminate legal thought, procedural steps, and the limits of reform in a changing religious landscape.

• How divorce arguments moved through ecclesiastical courts and the role of judges and commissioners


• Connections between canonical rules and parliamentary acts on marriage and adultery


• Case studies that illustrate legal concepts like reconciliation, divorce a mensa, and dowry disputes


• Key figures and texts that shaped the English approach to marital law

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