Theoretical and Practical Garden of Feudal Law

Hunnine on the interpretation of law, c. 8, q. 2.

How are the said books cited?

A. Indeed, so that it is placed: In the Uses or Customs of Fiefs, and the title, chapter, and paragraph are subjoined: for example, In the Uses of Fiefs, concerning the prohibition of alienating a fief, by Frederick, c. 1, §. this edictal. Some cite the book, and then the title, and the paragraph by initial words. Others, conversely, express first the §, second the t, and third the book: either by abbreviations or by arithmetical notes.

Are the books of fiefs authentic?

A. The Feudists affirm this with one mouth. Argument from the law concerning which, of Laws, and it is to be read in the prelude of Fachinaeus, cap. 2; and that as such they are to be taught in the Schools, and cited in judgments. Vultejus 1. 2. 5. Clarus, q. 3.

How so, since they are composed by private men?

A. Although they had no power to establish law, those whose duty it was to establish general laws,