Property dispute between Lavra & Theodoros tou Aichmalotou was settled by Nikephoros Botaneiates

Summary:
When Nikephoros (III) Botaneiates was still doux of Thessalonike, a dispute arose between Theodoros ho tou Aichmalotou and Lavra concerning some properties. Theodoros made accusations against the monks, but failed to persuade Nikephoros, who decided in favour of Lavra and issued a document which he signed and sealed. However Niketas, krites of Boleron, Strymon and Thessalonike, issued a document to Theodoros which supported his case 
Dates:
1062 February 
Emperor Nikephoros III Botaneiates (Nikephoros 3)
  • When he was still doux of Thessalonike and a dispute arose between Theodoros 205 and Lavra concerning some properties, he decided in favour of the monks and issued a document which he signed and sealed (In the month of February of the 15th indiction in the year 6570 (1062): Ἔτος ἐπειστήκει τὸ τηνικαῦτα ἑξακισχιλιοστὸν πεντακοσιοστὸν ἑβδομηκοστὸν, πεντεκαιδεκάτη ἰνδικτιών καὶ μὴν Φεβρουάριος) φέρον ὑπογραφὴν καὶ τῆ κατ ᾿ ἐκεῖνο καιροῦ συνήθει διὰ μολύβδου σφραγῖδι ἡμῶν βεβαιούμενον Lavra 228.1-14
Niketas, krites of Boleron, Strymon and Thessalonike (Niketas 122)
  • Issued and handed a document to Theodoros 205 containing a decision in his favour in the dispute with the monks of Lavra (about some properties which were later confirmed to Lavra) (:) Lavra 229.31-35
Theodoros ho tou Aichmalotou, landowner in dispute with Lavra (Theodoros 205)
  • Accused the monks of Lavra in a dispute concerning some properties, but when the case was brought before the doux of Thessalonike (Nikephoros 3) the decision was in favour of the monastery (In the month of February of the 15th indiction in the year 6570 (1062): Ἔτος ἐπειστήκει τὸ τηνικαῦτα ἑξακισχιλιοστὸν πεντακοσιοστὸν ἑβδομηκοστὸν, πεντεκαιδεκάτη ἰνδικτιών καὶ μὴν Φεβρουάριος) περί τινων ἐπιμάχων τοπίων Lavra 228.1-229.22
  • Was issued a document by Niketas 122 containing a decision in his favour in the dispute with the monks of Lavra (about some properties which were later confirmed to Lavra) (:) Lavra 229.31-35