Legal Definitions - capitalis justiciarius totius Angliae

CAPITALIS JUSTICIARIUS TOTIUS ANGLIAE

The capitalis justiciarius totius Angliae was the chief justice of all England. This was the title of the presiding justice in the court of aula regis.

One example of a capitalis justiciarius totius Angliae was Ranulf de Glanvill, who served as chief justice under King Henry II in the 12th century.

Another example is William Gascoigne, who served as chief justice under King Henry V in the 15th century.

These examples illustrate how the capitalis justiciarius totius Angliae was the highest judicial officer in England, responsible for presiding over the court of aula regis and ensuring justice was served.