Deodands: Objects of Justice in Medieval Accidents

This chapter explores the medieval legal practice of deodands, where inanimate objects implicated in fatalities were judged and valued as a form of justice. Through case studies, it highlights how these practices reflect societal attitudes towards responsibility and liability in medieval London.

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