ACADIAN-CAJUN Genealogy & History: Encyclopedia of Cajun Life: Justice

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History of the Cajuns: Encyclopedia of Cajun Life
Justice

As in Acadia, simple disputes were often directed to the elders in the community. When things were more complicated, the 18th century Cajun would direct his complaint to the Spanish commandant of the area. There was also a Judicial Council to hear matters in New Orleans. When Louisiana became a state, ...

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