Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
NameSir Thomas de Colepeper the Recognitor
Birthabt 1170, England
OccupationRecognitor Of The Grand Assize
Notes for Sir Thomas de Colepeper the Recognitor
Thomas de Colepeper was a Recognitor of the Grand Assize. The Grand Assize was a judicial proceeding or inquiry, and the Recognitors, who were summoned on such a tribunal, were the jurors. Their function was to investigate all cases involving questions of right. As Recognitors were probably neighbors of the disputing parties, they were bound to "recognize" and speak the truth concerning the matter at issue.