Skip to main content

Corpus Iuris Civilis [incomplete], 12th century

 part
Identifier: MS 94/ff. 43r-53r

Contents

This section of the manuscript contains excerpts from Corpus Iuris Civilis, a collection of works in jurisprudence. The original book was compiled in 529-534 by order of Justinian I. According to a 17th century note on f. 43r, These are excerpts out of Justinian's Institutes.

The text starts on f. 43r with the following opening words: Justicia est constans et perpetua voluntas. And ends on f. 53r with the following words: ignorante eo constituitur.

Dates

  • Creation: 12th century

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Extent

11 folios

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379