Mock Election at the Castle Inn and Kenyon Panels
The report recounts a mock election in 1796 at the Castle of the King's Bench Surrey with the Castle and Cuzzans defeating Wilson. It notes the witty speeches, the sheriff’s nomination, and the humorous yet satirical outcome watched by electors and officials. The piece includes further Guildhall proceedings about a monetary dispute and a coastal seizure case, with judges, counsel, and jury verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
King’s Bench
Surry
Banco Regis
Wilson
Inner Temple
Banc
Regis
King’s College
Furie Phi
Hastings
Independent
Cuzzans
Capt
Texate
Ott
Prion
Sons of Nature
Attornies and Money Scriveners Under Tax Debate
A letter to the Evening Mail criticizes attorneys and money scriveners as unregulated and undertaxed, arguing the profession profits while facing no clear legal constraints. It notes public perception and questions whether reform would affect future generations, referencing Lord Kenyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
la Finene
Forbes v Sanderson injury claim over failed contract
The plaintiff seeks damages for a loss after a contract with the Portuguese ambassador to supply wine for the fleet failed. He had to buy 40 tons of Spanish wine at inflated prices, and the jury awarded full damages for the loss. The case concerns non performance of the contract and resulting financial injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
Anderson
Zéply
Adultery case heard as Civilians clash over proof
Doctors' Commons reports a hearing on a wife accused of adultery with Major Heok. The court debated if witnesses supported adultery and postponed further consideration. A committee’s report cites flaws in statute publication and outdated, chaotic laws, prompting questions on legal reform. Nearby items note a gaol release due to bounty and a man found dead after a cliff fall at Seaford.
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Walton Upon
Chamel
Og Sciences
Garrow
London
Heggar
Preston
the Excise
Aeds
Goodchild
Messrs. Cangstén ‘and Co
Thomas Preston
Messrs. Prescot and Co
Mincax
Rexvon
Court of Justice
AON
Beachey
Goth
March
Hine
Smith
Hawkins
Sfag
Rous
Beling
Father Strange
Henry VE
Ava
Céra
Campbell
Wator Wynne
Pigintiff
Mpensa
Heok
Rom
Feredip
Warwick
George Shic
Nes Seaford
Substituting for Wheat Flour and Odd Medieval Finds
An opinion by Sir John Sinclair on using substitutes for wheat flour underscores cost pressures and necessity. The text records 18th century livestock notes, a large extinct-appearing ox skeleton found in Cumberland, and a letter from a Sutton St James parish clerk seeking schoolmaster services, with old monetary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sinclarer
Thomas
Robbins
Wolverhampton
Joseph Galligrs
Wigmiaré Grange
Burgh-by-Sands
Cumbérland
Jedburgh
Scotland
Croft
Sutton St. James
Ghralés Barket
John B. Whidesca
James
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LAW Report
Kenyon Lodge
Guildhall
Lord Kenyon
the Edetor
The
Evening Mail
Forbes V. Sanderson
Doctors’ Commons
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