What were the seigneurial courts?
A)courts controlled by the French nobility that enforced the local lord's rights over those of his peasants
B)courts administered by the provincial parlements,which were favorable to the middle class
C)military and/or navy courts which imposed strict discipline on enlisted men
D)senior courts where decisions of lower courts could be appealed
E)royal courts of appeals controlled by the king

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Seigneurial courts were courts that were controlled by the French nobility and were responsible for enforcing the local lord's rights over those of his peasants, including matters of justice, taxation, and the regulation of economic activities. These courts were a fundamental part of the feudal system in medieval and early modern France.

What Were the Seigneurial Courts