Law and the Administration of Justice

The Family the Origin of Government.--Origin of Supreme Power amongst

the Franks.--The Legislation of Barbarism humanised by

Christianity.--Right of Justice inherent to the Right of Property.--The

Laws under Charlemagne.--Judicial Forms.--Witnesses.--Duels,

&c.--Organization of Royal Justice under St. Louis.--The Châtelet and

the Provost of Paris.--Jurisdiction of Parliament, its Duties and its

Responsibilities.--The Bailiwicks.--Struggles between Parliament and the

Châtelet.--Codification of the Customs and Usages.--Official

Cupidity.--Comparison between the Parliament and the Châtelet.