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Charter pursuit and fees in early society court case
The Historical Register reports a committee discussing funds paid to lawyers for a charter effort. A member testifies there was a 1 per cent disposal power for the society’s benefit, but no authority to spend for a charter. Fees to the Attorney General were discussed, with witnesses noting negotiations and attendance increasing fees, leading to a fifty guinea payment with no intention of giving more.
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Attorney
William Chapman
Chetwynd
Sir John William's Society
Bert
John Marsh
Jfah