Legacy Duty Question in Arnold Case Rehearsed in Court
LAW INTELLIGENCE reports the Chancery decision postponement on whether English legacy duty applies to property bequeathed by George Arnold and collected in India. Arguments center on domicile versus where distribution suit is instituted, with references to Attorney General Forbes and related cases. Rolls Court notes Dixon and the Literary Fund Society petition to distribute funds held in court, judgment postponed.
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India
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Sharpe
House of Lords
C. Forbes
Romilly
Forbes
Master of the Rolls
Court case on restitution of conjugal rights in North v North
Rosamond North sued for restitution of conjugal rights against her husband John North. The court weighed adultery allegations with letters and testimonies, admitting the charge in reform, and ordered alimony of 50 pounds to the wife.
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Fhitlimore
Rosamond
John North
Tusband
Bar
North
Lushington
Nichol
Dr. L
Saity
Parameur
Jenner
Phillimore
Powell v Burton a wig sale at Rathbone Place case
In a case in Mr Coadwick Jones court Powell sues Burton for 1s 9s for wigs and perfumery supplied to Burton’s wife. Evidence shows stables and cab business run without the plaintiff husband’s knowledge. daughter Miss Powell testifies to deliveries and prices.
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Powett
Burton
Coadwick Jones
Rathbone-place
Cheoies
Mr. C. Jones
Miss Powell
Woman and Rent Case Ends with Damages Award
The case centers on rent for stables, with the defendant suspected of involvement in a cab line affair and a distress warrant. Miss Powell testifies about her parents’ harmony. After two long deliberations the jury awards damages to the plaintiff amounting to 1s 9d.
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Mrs. Powell
Miss Powell
Common Council Elections Second Day Report
Polls resumed in contested wards with spirit as returns from Farrington Without, Bread Street, Cheap, Langbourn, Candlewick, Bassishaw, Portsoken, and Colonel Thompson’s lectures section show a mix of incumbents and new candidates. Ward by ward tallies listed alongside Aldermen and councillors.
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City of London School
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James Josiah Millard
Farringdon
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Bedford
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Uo Taylor
Ramshaw
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Fletcher
Girmel
Weeueereee Watson
Tae Hardwick
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R. Brook
Newtod
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Hicksup
Jones
Lucas
Langbourn Ward
John Rev. Alderman
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Dixon
Stabbing
Jewson
Marchant
Adamson
Morrison
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Haswell
Chapman
Unwin
Gude
Cerees Candlewick Ward
Aldrman J. Birch
Saunders
Baldwin
Downes
Thorntons
Aoslurch
J. Evang
Hereditary Legislation and the English Constitution Debated
The writer condemns hereditary power in Parliament, tracing its origins to Hugh Capet and Norman rule, and arguing the Lords and clergy improper monopolies. It cites reform acts, parliamentary abuses, and calls for radical Commons reform to curb hereditary influence and restore constitutional balance.
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Manger
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Agin
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Thornton
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Henry Brougham
Spain
Portugal
Americas
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James Archibald Stuart- Woortley-Mackenzie
Death From Poison in Inquest at City Arms
An inquest at the City Arms into the death of Johanna Pedley found temporary insanity as the verdict after she drank poison following a note of family withdrawal of support. The report also covers an infant death in Islington with a verdict of natural death after the mother’s distress and close handling.
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Fne
May
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Mary Aon Skellan
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ioGeld
Middlesex
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Enfield
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Skeilon
Carshalton Parish Council meeting on police adequacy
In Carshalton Surrey a parish meeting chaired by Rev C H Vernon discussed an official inquiry from the Poor Law Commissioners on crime and police. Local millers opposed new policing due to heavy rates while supporters praised Metropolitan Police conduct at nearby towns.
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J. Taylor
Johnson
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Wandsworth
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Charington
Searle
Ashby
Opposition to hereditary Lords and the English Constitution
Alfred Cleary argues against hereditary legislation and the power of the Lords, condemning their potential misuse and the threat to liberty. He cites Montesquieu, Blackstone, Machiavelli, and Pitt, warning of aristocratic domination, stresses historical abuses, and calls for constitutional restoration and accountability of hereditary privilege.
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Peony theatre sparks outrage on Swinton estate
A protestable juvenile theatre opened on Swinton estate grounds drawing crowds of youths and child performers amid calls for local magistrates to close it. Report details lurid scenes and coercive tactics by ruffians that deter mothers from seeking help as authorities weigh action. Sacred Harmonic Society, Exeter Hall, staged Messiah with 400 performers and strong organ. audience applauded despite rules against applause. Serious accident at Abercorn foundry leaves worker with one arm after belt incident. employer promises rehire if needed for family support.
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