Royal Jurisdiction
The Lund Gift Charter
Quod autem ad regiam pertinet iusticiam ex quacunque causa fiat de prenominata terra. in potestate sit prepositi et ceterorum fratrum in hoc loco Deo seruiencium. Tribus culpis exceptis. Si extra pacem positus fuerit. emat pacem a rege. substanciam illius tollat prepositus et fratres. Si expedicionem neglexerit. erga regem emendet. Reddarios equos non dent. nisi cum rex ipse uenerit.
As for the royal jurisdiction over the aforesaid lands, whatever matter may arise concerning them shall belong to the authority of the provost and the brethren serving God in this place.
Only three matters are excepted:
- If a man is declared outside the king's peace, he shall purchase peace from the king, while his property shall belong to the provost and the brethren.
- If he neglects leding, he shall make compensation to the king.
- They shall not be required to provide horses for redskud unless the king himself comes.