Document 2/137/58 (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, noting that although one, who is convened before a judge, has power to reconvene in a court; before arbiters one cannot be reconvened. Since arbitrators have no power to give judgement, unless regarding a submission brought before them.
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