The legal status of members of the Austrian Imperial family from 1839 to 1918
The members of the Imperial House were Austrian citizens with numerous privileges. They were granted special protection under criminal law. In terms of private law, they were subject to the authority of the Emperor, whose approval they needed for marriages, adoptions, and wills. In civil proceeding...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | German |
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STS Science Centre Ltd.
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal on European History of Law |
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| Online Access: | https://journaloneuropeanhistoryoflaw.eu/index.php/JEHL/article/view/301 |
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| Summary: | The members of the Imperial House were Austrian citizens with numerous privileges. They were granted special protection under criminal law. In terms of private law, they were subject to the authority of the Emperor, whose approval they needed for marriages, adoptions, and wills. In civil proceedings, members of the Imperial House had their own jurisdiction before the Office of the Chief Court Marshal. The article describes the legal status of the members of the Austrian Imperial House based on the Habsburg Family Statute, the corresponding legal provisions, and contemporary legal literature. Concrete examples of the application of these legal regulations are also provided.
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| ISSN: | 2042-6402 3049-9089 |