Fuero

In Spanish law. Compilations or general codes of law. The usages and customs which, in the course of time, had acquired the force of unwritten law. Letters of privilege and exemption from payment of certain taxes, etc. Charters granted to cities or towns on condition of their paying certain dues to the owner of the land of which they had enjoyment. Acts of donation granted by some lord or proprietor in favor of individuals, churches, or monasteries. Ordinances passed by magistrates in relation to the dues, fines, etc., payable by the members of a community. Letters emanating from the king or some superior lord, containing the ordinances and laws for the government of cities and towns, etc. This term has many and very various meanings, as is shown above, and is sometimes used in other significations besides those here given. See, also, Schmidt, Civ. Law, 64; Escriche, Die. Raz. Fuero de Castilla.

In Spanish law. The body of laws and customs which formerly governed the Castilians. — I

— Fuero de Correos y caminos. In Spanish law. A special tribunal taking cognizance of all matters relating to the postoffice and roads. Fuero de Guerra. In Spanish law. A special tribunal taking cognizance of all matters in relation to persons serving in the army. Fuero de Marina. In Spanish law. A special tribunal taking cognizance of all matters relating to the navy, and to the persons employed therein. Spelled, also, Jurisdiccion de Marina. Fuero Juzgo. In Spanish law. The code of laws established by the Visigoths for the government of Spain, many of whose provisions are still in force. See the —

— Fuero Municipal. In Spanish law. The body of laws granted to a city or town for its government and the administration of justice. '. Fuero Real. In Spanish law. A code of laws promulgated by Alonzo el Sabio in 1255, and intended as an introduction to the larger and more comprehensive code called Las Siete Partidas, published eight years afterwards. " For an analysis of this code, see Schmidt, Civ. Law, 67. Fuero VIejo. The title of a compilation of Spanish law, published about A. D. 992. Schmidt, Civ. Law, Introd. 65.