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Duel threat and injury at Mount Coffee House suit
In a London court, Colonel Smith sues Mr. Ardley for damages after a clash at a Fleet Street club over a broker deal. Ardley struck Smith after a confrontation about a stock loss. the judge laments private duels and urges enforcement of law, urging jurors to consider public morals and damages to deter future violence.
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Court OF Kings Bench
Lord Kenyon
Smith U. Ardley
Colonel Smith
East India Company
Ardley
East Indies
Col. Smith
Mount Coffeehouse
Whit
Eskine
Tate
Smith
Mr. Smith
Ardley Aftewards
Mr. Ardley
Heavyside
Ury
Fleet-street
Colonel Sayth
Coonel Smith
Perceval
Staples
Greece
Rome
England