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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… defamations' from Heskett, which he had been forced to disprove at the quarter sessions. He claimed that Heskett … any payment. Asheton petitioned that Heskett should answer for his wrongs before the Earl Marshal; but no further … mere spleene indited your petitioner and two others at a private sessions (to your supplicant's great loss and …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… - February 1639 Durham in 1610, home of Thomas Tunstall, a local mercer (From, John Speed, Theatre of the Empire of … expunged. In October and November 1638 the court was due to hear the testimony of the prosecution witnesses, and in … were continuing; but nothing further survives. [For what appears to be a parallel suit against John …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… petitioned that in August 1639 Barber had said that he was a cozener and that 'he learned nothing by hearing of sermons but to come home and cosen his neighbours'. Process was granted … and that he would spread your petitioner's name abroad for it, or words to these or the like effect, with other …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… by the right worshipful Sir Henry Martyn knight lieutenant to the right honourable Tho., Earl of Arundell and Surrey, … owne confession made in the Court of Honor and Chivalry in a cause there depending betweene William Codrington of St … 19. J. L. Chester and G. J. Armytage (eds.), Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… walled town. Abstract Coffin was 'accounted and reputed to be a souldier' since he had served as a lieutenant on the Cadiz … Both parties were evidently aware of the potential for litigation since Coffin also claimed that Stephens had …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… in conflict over parochial office-holding. Wigg was said to have borne a grudge against Collin for opposing him in the choice of 'a quest man' or other … or ells let an attachment issue forth against him for his contempt.' Signed by Maltravers. [Notes in margin]: Both …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… knt December 1637 - November 1638 Abstract Colvile, a justice of the peace and former high sheriff, petitioned … 1637, together with the Bishop of Ely, he wrote letters to Landen. He maintained that Landen read one of the letters … Dr Duck presented the libel and nominated a commission for taking the testimony of Colvile's witnesses headed by …
11th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… 11 0 Martii , 21 0 Jacobi L. 1a. An act of explanation of a former act made 23 0 Eliz., An act for assurance of the yearly rent of £82 10s. to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and his successors …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… act against the transportation of iron ordnance. Committed to: Sir Edward Coke Sir Edward Peyton Mr. Solicitor Sir John … alone little less than 2,800 per annum. The committee for grievances to sit for this in [ sic] Thursday in the … for trade to sit then in the Exchequer Chamber. Resolved. A petition from Dr. [Isaac] Bargrave, read. Mr. [John] …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… co. York, yeoman June 1640 - January 1641 Abstract In a separate process from the previous case against Carlyle, … styled Constable merely 'gent', even though he knew him to be an esquire. On 30 June 1640 Michael Harrison of Hull, … on Constable's behalf and in Michaelmas term a commission for examining Constable's witnesses, headed by Robert Leeds, …