Trial by Ordeal Society

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Besides being judged by municipal or regional courts, in the Czech lands up to the 14th century, it was also common (though unofficial) to use so-called trial by ordeal. Guilt or innocence was determined by appealing to God – who was supposed to judge the guilt or innocence.
A typical ordeal might involve a trial by fire, hot water, poison, or combat with the opposing party. The trial often ended with injury or even the death of the accused or the opponent.

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