Legal Definitions - post-fine

Definition: Post-fine, also known as King's silver, was a fee paid in the Court of Common Pleas for a license to levy a feudal fine. It was an amount due on granting a congé d'accorder in levying a fine of lands. The fee was three-twentieths of the supposed annual value of the land or ten shillings for every five marks of land.

Example: If a person wanted to sell or transfer their land, they would have to pay a post-fine to the Court of Common Pleas. For example, if the supposed annual value of the land was £100, the post-fine would be £15 (3/20 of £100).

Explanation: This example illustrates how post-fine was calculated based on the supposed annual value of the land. The fee was a significant amount, and it was a way for the king to generate revenue from land transactions.