!!!Landammann

Landammann (Alemannic form of "Amtsmann"), old title which still 
exists in Switzerland today. It was used in Vorarlberg until 1806. The 
Landammann was the highest official of the "Niedergerichte" (lower 
courts) of the domains (Bregenz, Feldkirch, Neuburg, Bludenz) in 
Vorarlberg, as the highest judge, had the judicial power over life and 
death and the prerogative of mercy. Chairman of the councillors and 
deputies in the legislature ( Bezegg Pass). The Landammann in 
Vorarlberg was elected every year, later every second year. Abolished 
when Vorarlberg came under Bavarian rule.


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