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September 27, 2025Actual Problems of Russian LawOpen Access

«Reference of the Guilty» and Other Types of Procedural References in the Court Proceedings of Muscovite Russia from the Second Half of the 15th to the 17th Centuries

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ESE. V. Staroverova

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Overview

Analysis reveals the significance of procedural references in judicial outcomes in Muscovite Russia, suggesting a unique form of evidence.

Key Points

  • The use of procedural references was crucial in Muscovite Russia's judicial system, allowing parties to define evidence's role.
  • Key types include the reference from the guilty, which indicated a party's willingness to lose if unsupported by evidence.
  • These references were distinct from witness testimony and included written evidence, reshaping proof in court.
  • Recognizing these references as unique proof types emphasizes their role in resolving judicial disputes effectively.

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E. V. Staroverova (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3e9eebfec0fc5236e82https://doi.org/10.17803/1994-1471.2025.178.9.011-023
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