Which statement about trial by jury in medieval England is correct?

A.
The accused was judged by a group of his social peers.

B.
Monks sat in judgment over nobles and vassals.

C.
Verdicts were handed down by the king alone.

D.
Local lords could be convicted by a majority of their serfs.

Question

Which statement about trial by jury in medieval England is correct?	
 
 A.
The accused was judged by a group of his social peers.
 
 B.
Monks sat in judgment over nobles and vassals.
 
 C.
Verdicts were handed down by the king alone.
 
 D.
Local lords could be convicted by a majority of their serfs.

anonymous · Answer

B is your answer, the church came before status during those times. Wealth had no relevance if being compared to someone of high religious status.

anonymous · Answer

B