Zwing und Bann

Zwing (or Twing ) and spell is a formula for circumscribing the power of a magistrate, the zwing or Twingherr, legally binding rules and arrangements in the area of ​​jurisdiction of the Low (Lower Court ) to adopt. The Twingrecht was preserved by oral tradition until the late Middle Ages. A court district ( Twing or zwing ) comprised mostly one or more villages.

The term appears frequently in connection with manorial and referred to the right of a landlord, do's and don'ts to adopt. The objects to which the exercise of 'zwing and spell "refer, can be distinguished from the high or blood jurisdiction, could punish the offenses with death. For example, was " Trostungsbruch ( breaking of sworn peace ) with words" from Twingherr who pursues " Trostungsbruch by force of arms " from the high judge.