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Petition on Lunatic Duchess Estate Funds in Chancery Scrutiny
The House reviewed a petition from nobility guardians for Eliza, Dutchess Dowager of Montagu, alleging large sums from her estate were mismanaged by Thomas Bennet and seeking court orders and accounting. A debate followed, with motions to adjourn and a committee appointed to inspect impending proceedings on January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bazard Earl of Oxford
Earl Mortimer
Henry Lord Morpeth
Mott
Elizaéta Dutchess
Montagu
Court of Chancery
Hiccoks
Thomas Bennet
Great Sea
Earl of Macclesfield
Pelham