Jurisdiction Collection

Court of Exchequer
3086765 Court of Exchequer by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After one of a series of manuscripts showing the four courts at Westminster Hall)

Court of Common Pleas
3086763 Court of Common Pleas by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After one of a series of manuscripts showing the four courts at Westminster Hall)

Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Feudal Map of Japan before Sekigahara, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan before Sekigahara, 1903. The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

Feudal Map of Japan between 1573 -83, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan between 1573 -83, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Court of Pie-poudre
A special court that sat in times of public markets or fairs in England in medieval times, with exclusive jurisdiction over disputes between merchants and consumers

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Toda la industria y el comercio bajo un mando unico (All the industry and trade under an only rule)

A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Doge of Venice visits the Holy See (oil on canvas)
704271 The Doge of Venice visits the Holy See (oil on canvas) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256885 First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256886 Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Sir John Gorell Barnes (colour litho)
613215 Sir John Gorell Barnes (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Gorell Barnes, Admiralty jurisdiction, 18 February 1893)

HEROD ANTIPAS Tetrarch (provincial ruler) of Galilee, into whose jurisdiction fell the cases of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth Date: 21BC - 39AD

Last heraldic court
The court was established some time prior to the late 14th century with jurisdiction over certain military matters, which came to include misuse of arms

Temple Bar was the principal ceremonial entrance to the City of London on its western side from the City of Westminster. In the middle ages

Sitting of the Parliament of Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sitting of the Parliament of Paris, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

England & Wales, 1859. Jurisdiction covering England and Wales, two of the four countries of the United Kingdom. From The History of England by David Hume & Tobias Smollett. [Virtue & Co

Louis XIV proclaiming duc d Anjou King of Spain, War of Succession, (1700) 19th century. Chromolithograph

Rule Britannia, 1882. Britannia is not sure whether or not she has jurisdiction over the proposed Channel Tunnel. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 15, 1882

Grumman J4F Widgeon of US Coast Guard that came under US Navy jurisdiction in wartime

SISMONDI, Jean Charles L鯮ard de (1773 - 1842)
SISMONDI, Jean Charles L鯮 ard de (1773 - 1842). Swiss writer, economist and historian. Oil

The Native Agitation in India: a Meeting in the Town Hall, Bombay, in Support of Mr. Ilberts Criminal Jurisdiction Bill, 1883

Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), English Protestant prelate, Archbishop of Canterbury. Burnt at the stake at Oxford under the reign of the Roman Catholic queen Mary I for refusing to recognise Papal

Bow Street Office / Pugin
The Bow Street Office at the time of an examination. This office has the largest jurisdiction of any in the metropolis

Herod and Pilate
Pilate and Herod resolve their differences, and Pilate hands Jesus over to Herods jurisdiction

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"Exploring the Vast Realm of Jurisdiction: From Feudal Japan to Courtrooms and Beyond" Step into a world where power, authority, and justice intertwine across time and space. Let us embark on a captivating journey through various realms that have shaped history. In the realm of legal systems, we encounter the illustrious Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas. These ancient English courts played pivotal roles in administering justice and resolving disputes during medieval times. Venturing further eastward, we find ourselves immersed in feudal Japan's intricate web of governance. Gaze upon mesmerizing maps from 1615, before Sekigahara altered the nation's fate forever. Marvel at another map showcasing Japan between 1573-83 or between 1564-73 - snapshots frozen in time by unknown creators. Our exploration takes an unexpected turn as we stumble upon Corpus Iuris Civilis - Justinian I's monumental compilation of Roman laws that laid the foundation for modern legal systems worldwide. But jurisdiction extends beyond courtrooms; it permeates every aspect of society. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) serves as a stark reminder that even industries can fall under its purview, leaving lasting impacts on nations and their people. Delving deeper into this diverse landscape, we discover unique judicial entities like the Court of Pie-poudre - a mobile court presiding over marketplaces during medieval fairs. We are also transported to exotic locales with James Grant's vivid depiction of "A Court of Justice in the Jungle, " reminding us that jurisdiction knows no boundaries. Yet amidst these tales lies an intriguing encounter: The Doge of Venice visiting the Holy See—an oil painting capturing diplomatic relations entwined with matters both secular and spiritual—a testament to how jurisdiction transcends mere legality.