Lhankhor Mhy Lawspeakers

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From: Mike Cule <mikec_at_room3b.demon.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 11:29:52 GMT

An interesting write-up on the 'knowing god' but I feel compelled to make one quibble: it is implied that LM lawspeakers have the authority to make judicial decisions. In all the write-ups I've seen of Sartarite society the lawspeaker is the expert on the law and on precedent who advises the chief, who actually has the authority to make the judgement. Perhaps lawspeakers can deal with minor cases and adjudicate some disputes. But I think the final authority lies with the nobles.

"My Lord and Chieftan, in a similar case involving two pigs in the time of your great-grandfather......"

-- Mike Cule

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