The purpose of this dissertation is to reconstruct the history of the customary and modern court systems in Gojjam from 1682 to 1974. It is organized into eight chapters. Chapter one examines the political geography, the ethnic and religious compositions, social hierarchies, and banquet system in Gojjam. The concept of the wämbär system and judicial offices in the pre-1682 period were also presented and analyzed in order to comprehend the history of the traditional and modern court systems in Gojjam. Chapter two covers the politics, legal system, and dispute resolution processes in Gojjam between 1682 and 1769. This chapter explains the administrative and judicial changes and continuities of the study area, including tribunal and trial processes. The chapter also elaborates the ecclesiastical court structure and its purposes. The religious division in Gojjam from the times of Emperor Iyyasu I to beginning of the Zämänä Mäsafent is also given due attention.. In this regard, discussion focused on the dispute between qebat and tewahedo supporters at the royal court are well explained. Chapter three is a continuation of chapter two as it focuses on the judicial and political developments in Gojjam during the Zämänä Mäsafent. It describes and exposes the political and judicial roles of Gojjam lords in royal politics. The relation between the lords of Gojjam with Yäju lords and their respective appointees is analyzed. Besides, conflicts, unrest, periodic šum šir and trials of the Gojjam lords are the focus of this chapter. The judicial and political power of ras and Däjjazmaćs in Gojjam is well examined. In this regard, the setting of the court of Däjjazmaćs Gošu and Däjjać Berru, as well as the method and process of presenting charges to the court and the impact on society is a case in point. The chapter analyzes the sanctuary's institution, its role in resolving conflicts, and its social and economic significance