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Summer Assizes. Sanity of an Old Woman and Estate Dispute
At Bradford and nearby courts the case of Mrs. Wilkinson vs Whitaker dominated the summer assizes. The plaintiff, represented by Mr. Baowasan, claims fraudulently obtained deeds and a gift deed to Mrs Whitaker, challenging competency of the testatrix Sarah Wilkinson. Witnesses describe her memory and management, while defense argues she was competent and the transfers valid. judge and juries weigh insanity, will validity, and ground for the deed of gift. Verdict for the defendant after lengthy deliberation.
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Wilkinson
Wainwright
Raine
Scarlett
James Fletcher
Wibsey
Bradford
Sarah Wilkinson
Pearson
Lightowler
Sally Wilkinson
Witness
Bowling-green
Browanan
Abraham ‘Seed
Seed
Matthew Lightowler
Joseph Knowles
Abraham Seed
Mrs. Wilkinson
Reed
Sarah Whitaker
Abraham Id
Haany
Agar
Richard Cosethurst
James Lee
Crosley
Whitaker
Lister
Harpy
Woodhouse-hi
Jacob Ellis
Knowles
Cousi Wilkinson
Mrs. Whitaker
Kirs. Wilkinson
Mr. Paak
William Smith
Mr. Brovensy
Bravewax
Justice Bayury
Brougham
Brovenam
Lee
Henry Thackeray
Justice Bartry
William Whitaker
Scarzzrr
Elliston Lister
West Riding
J. Baytry
Daniel Baterson
James Aspen
Isaac Clough
William Swain
Sally
Mary Clough
James Clough
Jacob Bilis
Justice Bartzy
Ge Hess
Tay Tor
Stannett
Baron
Masseres
Bayiex
Westion
Wear
Mirs
Coat
Cartwright
Gamble
Mr. Wear
Mr. Weir
Cawood
Messrs
Blanchard
Waithman
London
Scanrurr
John Storey
Coats
York
S. Goldswearth
Graham
Scanterr
James Lowe
Joseph Hinchcliffe
Upper Thong
Aldnondbury
Bradley
Whitehead
Bicester Market
Deakin
Lord Jersey
T. Bastard
C. ST. John Mildmay
Taunton
Merton College
Fenny
Cooke
Mildmay
Whhich
Bond-street
Jenvis
Ain
Hin
Jervis
H. Walsh
Bax Tard
Ann Budd
Mr. Mildmay
Nildmay