Inquisition Post Mortem and Legal Opinion on Isle of Man's Status, 1607
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- Sources
- Name
- Inquisition Post Mortem and Legal Opinion on Isle of Man's Status, 1607
- Description
- A legal opinion from the Court of Wards regarding the dower rights of Anne, Countess Dowager of Derby, following Thomas Earl of Derby's death. The opinion establishes that the Isle of Man is not part of the English realm and therefore not subject to English law or Chancery jurisdiction, drawing comparisons to Normandy, Gascony, and Calais. This document is foundational to understanding the constitutional status of the Isle of Man as a separate jurisdiction.
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Legal Opinion
- Date Created
- 1607
- Creator
- Judge Brundell and the King's Counsel
- Audience
- Anne, Countess Dowager of Derby; Council Table / Lords
- Identifier
- State Paper Office, Scotland, Vol. 27, Art. 38
- Language
- English