In the introduction, the author deals with the development of the status of Dolný Kubín (Alsó-Kubin, Alschó-Kubin) and how it obtained town privileges. The conflicts regarding the issues of an economic nature, such as the payment of taxes or the participation in public community works, arose between the freemen and burghers. Finally, the author provides a list of noble families that resided in Dolný Kubín with brief information on them.