Gregory Chilson
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Assoc. Lecturer in Public law | International law researcher | Legal History enthusiast | likes etc =/= endorsements | Writing in a personal capacity.
Today, I learned that the word culprit, is a court secretary elision of 17th C. Anglo-Norman of what prosecutors would say when introducing the crowns case.
“Culpable prest d'averrer notre bille”
“You are guilty, we are ready to prove our case.” = Cul. Prit.
“Culpable prest d'averrer notre bille”
“You are guilty, we are ready to prove our case.” = Cul. Prit.
September 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Today, I learned that the word culprit, is a court secretary elision of 17th C. Anglo-Norman of what prosecutors would say when introducing the crowns case.
“Culpable prest d'averrer notre bille”
“You are guilty, we are ready to prove our case.” = Cul. Prit.
“Culpable prest d'averrer notre bille”
“You are guilty, we are ready to prove our case.” = Cul. Prit.
Reposted by Gregory Chilson
As Bluesky is reminding me of the early days of Twitter, I thought I'd share some hints and tips for legal advocates, drawn from the 19th century. I'm curious to see how many hold good today! And if anyone knows any good anecdotes that illustrate these rules, please share them : )
August 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM
As Bluesky is reminding me of the early days of Twitter, I thought I'd share some hints and tips for legal advocates, drawn from the 19th century. I'm curious to see how many hold good today! And if anyone knows any good anecdotes that illustrate these rules, please share them : )
The time felt right, hello Bluesky!
August 14, 2024 at 10:05 PM
The time felt right, hello Bluesky!