Document 2/137/59 (Robertson, Concilia Scotiae, ii, 232)
Description
Pope Innocent III writes to the bishop of St Andrews, the abbot of Arbroath, Thomas, prior of St Andrews, Ranulf, archdeacon of St Andrews, and Master [Laurence], official of St Andrews, stating that when an act is simultaneously related to possession and petition, both should be ended by a single sentence. But although in the pronouncement possession should have the prior place, in execution property ought to take precedence.
Firm date
21 May 1203 X 1209
Dating Notes
Master Laurence as official of St Andrews × death of Ranulf de Wat, archdeacon of St Andrews