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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Three kinds of court records are of interest to genealogists are available in Norway: probate, land, and civil court records. A complete description of these records can be found in [[Norway Probate Records]] and [[Norway Land and Property]]. The civil court records discussed here | Three kinds of court records are of interest to genealogists are available in Norway: probate, land, and civil court records. A complete description of these records can be found in [[Norway Probate Records]] and [[Norway Land and Property]]. The civil court records discussed here are referred to simply as court records. | ||
Most court records start sometime in the 1600s, and they record both criminal and civil action. Before the probate law was passed in 1687, many probate records were part of the general court records. Many cases involving land transfers are also part of the court records. Within court records you will find several different types of cases: | Most court records start sometime in the 1600s, and they record both criminal and civil action. Before the probate law was passed in 1687, many probate records were part of the general court records. Many cases involving land transfers are also part of the court records. Within court records you will find several different types of cases: | ||