A seminal work in the field of medieval law, written by German jurist August Ubbelohde in 1893. The book explores the concept of Tempus Utile, or the practical timeframe for bringing legal claims, with a particular focus on honorific disputes. Ubbelohde's careful analysis of the legal sources and precedents of the Middle Ages makes this work an important resource for historians and legal scholars alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.