LAWS OF OLÉRON

By SovConn | September 17, 2013

laws of Oléron (oh-l<<schwa>>-ron or aw-lay-ron). The oldest collection of maritime laws, thought to be a code existing at Oléron (an island off the coast of France) during the 12th century.

 • It was introduced into England, with certain additions, in the reign of Richard I (1189–1199).

[Blacks Law 8th]

 

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