Los escribanos públicos del número en Cádiz según el pleito de la ciudad contra Diego González (1514-1515)

Abstract

Approaching the notary public in Cadiz at the beginning of the 16th century, especially after a lawsuit followed by the Royal Council of the city against the royal notary public Diego González on the possession of a local notary office. The study is carried out in both its institutional and, to a lesser extent, documentary aspects, preferably from the point of view of practice documents, without, however, disregarding the legal framework. Thus, at the institutional level, aspects such as the number of notaries practising, appointment and access to the office are dealt with, as well as requirements and official channels with the relevant casuistry. In the documentary field, the work of notaries is outlined through the vision of their fellow citizens and, fundamentally, through the protocols they drew up and authenticated.

Keywords

• Modern notarial diplomacy; public notary office; notarial institution; notarial acts; litigation; Royal Council; 16th century; Cadiz (Castile)