This led to such confusion that Commissary Courts were re-established between 1564 and 1566. The Commissary Court of Edinburgh was the principal court. This court had exclusive jurisdiction in marriage, divorce and bastardy, and a general jurisdiction in the same areas as the old courts.
This resulted in such confusion that Commissary Courts were re-established between 1564 and 1566. The Edinburgh Commissary Court was the primary court. This court had exclusive jurisdiction over marriage, divorce, and bastardy, as well as general jurisdiction in those areas like the old courts.