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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: | ||
*Cases regarding allodial land rights (independently and privately owned land), where several generations of a family may be listed | *Cases regarding allodial land rights (independently and privately owned land), where several generations of a family may be listed | ||
*[[Norway | *[[Norway Pension Contracts|Pension contracts]] (''Føderådkontrakt'' or ''kårbrev'') where the farm is turned over to heirs in exchange for upkeep for the rest of their life | ||
*Paternity suits, including fines levied against parents of illegitimate children | *Paternity suits, including fines levied against parents of illegitimate children | ||
*Inheritance cases | *Inheritance cases | ||