Héraðsdómur
Héraðsdómur was a system of public law and dispute resolution that existed in medieval Iceland from the 10th to the 13th centuries. The term héraðsdómur refers to the customary law and jurisdictional authority granted to specific individuals in Iceland's historical districts, known as hérað. These local authorities were entrusted with the responsibility of mediating disputes and administering justice within their respective regions.
The héraðsdómur system was characterized by a decentralized approach to justice, with each district operating under
Héraðsdómur coexisted with the more formal Sýslumaður jurisdiction, which operated under the authority of the Icelandic
The decline of héraðsdómur occurred gradually, as the centralization of the Icelandic government led to the