Aren't Clauses 28-32 the main point of the praise of Magna Charta? Namely a limit to the king's authority over the property and liberty of the citizens?
Not a serious historian, but I guess that English cities and towns often complained about their ancient liberties being trampled on, and thought it wise to add that clause in case it might come handy in a future legal conflict over their liberties.
Aren't Clauses 28-32 the main point of the praise of Magna Charta? Namely a limit to the king's authority over the property and liberty of the citizens?
“I’d need a serious historian to tell me what this even means de jure, much less de facto.”
Maybe it means that precedent should be upheld. Established custom should not be overturned by the king. .?
Not a serious historian, but I guess that English cities and towns often complained about their ancient liberties being trampled on, and thought it wise to add that clause in case it might come handy in a future legal conflict over their liberties.