The High Imperial Court (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

Founding And History of the Imperial High Court.
The founding of the Imperial High Court can be traced down to the agreement of the two nations of Bavaria and England. Later the Emperor would agree to the resolution, and in 1462 the Court was born.

1462:

 * Birth of the Imperial High Court by Imperial Order and supported by Bavaria and England.

1463:

 * Court holds its first trial. The Trial of Savoy vs The Holy Roman Empire

1464:

 * The first Trial of the Court, the Trial of Savoy vs The Holy Roman Empire continues
 * The Court votes on the Bavaria Plan to determine the structure and organization of the Court.
 * Holy Roman Empire vs. Luxembourg begins
 * Vote on the Heresy Issue of 1462

1465:

 * Savoy vs. The Holy Roman Empire is resolved.
 * The Bavaria Plan and Calais' Plan, merge and is voted on as the primary means of election, and ruling of the Court.
 * The Heretic Trial is finalized and it has been determined that an Inquisition shall be imposed on the north to weed out heresy.
 * Talks stalmate in regards to the Luxembourg case.

Rules of the Court *(subject to change)
More rules will be added later.
 * 1) A verdict is not officially ruled until the Chief Justice and the Head Justices agree to a 2/3 majority, failure to reach 2/3 will result in a hung jury, and will need to be voted on once more
 * 2) If nothing can be agreed upon, the case must be thrown out till a later date.
 * 3) A verdict, once officially ruled, CANNOT be overturned without a New Trial
 * 4) If an entity is found Not Guilty for a crime, That same entity may NOT be charged again for the same crime.
 * 5) We will follow the Writ of Habeus Corpus

Savoy vs The Holy Roman Empire
According to this hearing, Savoy has committed Treason against the Holy Roman Empire and has influenced other states into following it. What should be the verdict? It should also be mentioned that it was not entirely Savoy's fault, the Swiss did have a hand in it.

Verdict
 Guilty:  Not Guilty
 * Bavaria
 * Milan
 * Genoa
 * Calais
 * Tyrolia
 * Switzerland
 * Venice

Resolution: ''It appears that Savoy has been found guilty of Suscession and High Treason. Due to the difficult situation in regards to Savoy's rebellion. Bavaria suggests that we follow Venice's advice and allow a peaceful re-admittance to the Empire. Yes they will pay reparations, and the government will be established directly under the rule of the Emperor for 15 years. Switzerland should be forced to pay reparations to all states involved in the war. A further hearing may be established to further determine the Swiss' fate.''

*This is only Bavaria's motion, all must agree, or a better plan thought up.

Discussion
Okay, we seem to be at a near impasse. Venice, and Switzerland can you please state your case in effort to avoid a hung jury?

Switzerland inadvertently caused the rebellion by trying to vassalize Savoy. I Am Walrus (talk) 23:34, September 19, 2012 (UTC)

Okay as a matter of inquiry. What should we do in regards to the vassalization attempts, as it is the ultimate cause of the war. Also once Savoy is defeated, do we allow a peaceful re-admittance, or do we divide the nation up into smaller nation states?Andr3w777 (talk) 00:26, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

I would rather have the nation divided, the Emperor should take an Imperial Territory for it. Swiss should be punish by forbiding it to bribing any nationa gainst for the next fifteen years. --Galaguerra1 (talk) 03:01, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

I'm thinking that we occupy it for a few years, make them sign the treaty, and vassalise them to the emperor or somthing. Monster Pumpkin (talk) 03:06, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

I would say to ask Savoy to return with the promise of full independence from now on would work in achieving a peaceful resolution. Scandinator (talk) 15:04, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

If there are no further Nays, it will have to be the ruling of the Court to declare guilty, and establish a just resolution/punishment for the offending party.Andr3w777 (talk) 11:54, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

The Luxembourg Royal Family
Until recently, the Luxembourg Royal Family was held in captivity until they were rescued under the dark of night. What were the charges leveled against them, and what should be the verdict?

Verdict
 Guilty:   Not Guilty: 
 * Tyrolia
 * Calais
 * Milan
 * Venice
 * Bavaria
 * Austria

 Resolution: 

Discussion
Ok, I don't know why would any of you support the luxembourgin rebels, when they joined Albert VI's rebellion against the Emperor and was anti-unificationist, and the family just fled instead of face imperial trial. I ask Brandenburg and Pomerania to vote the Luxembourgs "guilty" --Galaguerra

Because they were already serving their sentence when they were taken, Under the law we cannot try them for the same offense.Andr3w777 (talk) 22:46, September 19, 2012 (UTC)

When Luxembourg warred with Brandenburg, it technically was under control of the Dukes of Burgundy. The Luxembourg Royal Family are the Dukes of Luxembourg and were short-lived puppet rulers. I am assuming that they were freed by Luxembourgish nationalists. Monster Pumpkin (talk) 22:49, September 19, 2012 (UTC)

They were but waiting sentence form a higher tribunal, but maintained captive to avoid things like this to happen. --Galaguerra1 (talk) 23:21, September 19, 2012 (UTC)

'''I would like to warn you all that this is fast becoming a hung jury. According to law, if a trial is hung, it must be dismissed and a new trial start. Providing that too fails, we will have to go to the Imperial Jurati of 20 wealthy and unconnected citizens to ensure fair rulings. I ask you all to once again analyze the situation, and if no answer be found, declare this trial hung.Andr3w777 (talk) 11:52, September 20, 2012 (UTC)'''

Heresy in the North
As of this hearing, a new form of Christianity is forming in the northern parts of the country. What should be done in regards to this new religious prescence?

Verdict
 Guilty:   Not Guilty: 
 * Milan
 * Calais
 * Bavaria
 * Venice
 * Austria
 * Tyrolia

 Resolution: 

It is now the decision of the High Imperial Court of the Sacri Romani Imperii(Holy Roman Empire), to pass judgment this day on those whom would destroy the Faith and allow anarchy to reign, We declare the Heretics guilty of inciting violence against Man and God. It is the Court's solemn duty to declare that a Holy Inquisition to curb the heretic threat. On this day, any hybrid heretic caught will be given a choice, renounce their false faith and turn back to God and the Church, or die to purify their souls. Ut Dei voluntas fiat(let it be as God's will)

Discussion
It appears that none disagree? If so we must determine the resolution, Bavaria believes nothing short of a Holy Inquisition will ensure stability. The Heretics are like the plague, they cannot be allowed to spread.Andr3w777 (talk) 00:28, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

I agree. An Inquisition must be raised and ruled by the Emperor to stop this heresies. --Galaguerra1 (talk) 03:01, September 20, 2012 (UTC)

Okay. It will be done. Monster Pumpkin (talk) 03:06, September 20, 2012 (UTC)