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'''Prerogative Courts:''' The prerogative courts of York and Canterbury had jurisdiction when the deceased’s property was in more than one diocese. | '''Prerogative Courts:''' The prerogative courts of York and Canterbury had jurisdiction when the deceased’s property was in more than one diocese. | ||
The Prerogative Court of Canterbury, the highest court of all, was used for wills of testators who died or owned property outside of England, foreigners who owned property in England, military personnel, and often for wealthier individuals. | The Prerogative Court of Canterbury, the highest court of all, was used for wills of testators who died or owned property outside of England, foreigners who owned property in England, military personnel, persons having property in more than one probate jurisdiction, and often for wealthier individuals. | ||
If a court’s decision was disputed, additional records may be found among later records of the same court or in a court of higher jurisdiction. | If a court’s decision was disputed, additional records may be found among later records of the same court or in a court of higher jurisdiction. | ||