Breach of Promise of Marriage in Norfolk Circuit
In Norwich before Baron Alderson Exira Hastings sues Dr Astley for breach of a marriage promise. She, 40, from Stoke Ferry, alleged gifts and plans for a wedding in October 1837, but his attentions shifted to Miss Metcalfe and later to her, leading to a damages verdict of 100. Oxford circuit notes a separate manslaughter attempt, with Perry and Creswell. Bodmin and Exeter trials on right of way. Northern circuits report Chartists trials, seditious speeches, and verdicts including not guilty for Devyr and Hume Marsden acquittals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norwich
Mownay
Baron Alderson
Exira Hastings
Astley
M.D
Kelly
O'Malley
Andrews
Stoke Ferry
Lynn
Dr. Astley
Mr. Andrews
Oxford
Stafford
Ave
Staspine
Justice Williams
William Perry
William Creswell
Gray
Red Lion
Willenhall
Evans
Littleton
Brockhurst
Allen
Bodmin
Exeter
Justice Coleridge
Justice Maule
Church
Serjeant Manning
Northern Circuit
Durham
Crown S1pe
Justice Coltman
Cxanrtists
Queen
Owen
Stockton
Temple
Knowles
Williams
Baines
Byrne
Newcastle
Aue
Andrew Guthrie
Edward Colson
Thomas Brown
William Stephenson
John Tweeddle
Henry Mills
Thomas Dagleish
Mills
Dagleish
Thomas Mason
Ayre
Frost
Carlton
Mason
Lord Melbourne
Prince Albert
Jamaica
Guildhall
Thomason
Francis Hume
Thomas Devyr
Richard Marsden
Devyr
Hume
Marsden
Injunction Upheld in Cooper Copyright Case
In the law column the master of the rolls denied dissolution of an injunction against a medical bookseller who advertised Sir A P Cooper's Dislocations and Fractures. The injunction will stand but be narrowed to prohibit printing selling or publishing that work or any colourable edition. Sir R Wilmot Horton case noted on testamentary capacity and will validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolls Court
Cooper
A. Cooper
Alexander Pope Lee
University College
Sir Astley Paston Cooper
A. P. Cooper
Sir Astley
R. Wilmot Hortox
Bart
Wilmot
H. Jenner
R. Wilmot
R. Wilmot Horton
R. W. Horton
Nicholas Eardley Wilmot
Wilmot Horton
Horton
Eardley Wilmot
Barnaby
Derby
Addison
Hastings
William Wilmot
Sir Wilmot Horton
Ceylon
Sheriff’s Court
Turspay
Jack Sheppard
Sadler's Wells Theatre
R. Honner
Sadler's Wells
Hall
Gear
W. J. Hammond
Drurylane Theatre
Wm. Copeland
Jacob Lucas Gear
Mr. Lewis
Snuff Adulteration Case Attracts Attention In London
In a Court of Exchequer proceeding Sir John Mortlock hears the claim of tobacconist John Rider Barras over adulterated rappee snuff seized at Broad Street Bloomsbury. Evidence shows heavy earthy matter. Barras admits attempts to mix with superior snuffs. Witness Samuels supplied damaged tobacco sweepings used in production. snuff condemned. Barras refuses payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Excise
Sir John Mortlock
John Rider -Barras
Broad Street
Bloomsbury
Mayow
Humphries
Barras
Samuels
George Laws
Leadenhall Street
Pontet
Mr. Mayow
John Mortlock
London Police Briefs From Marylebone Court
A chaotic report details William Bennett fined for drunkenness after collapsing into a basket of eggs and refusing to pay for the destroyed goods. Bowden and Clarke face shooting in Lord Mansfield’s grounds with warnings about licences. Charles Wellett’s bathing after hours prompts bail. A well dressed man, claiming to be George the Fourth, is deemed lunatic and taken to workhouse after incoherent talk of queens, balloons, and royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylebone
William Bennett
Kentish Town
Mr. Rawlinson
Cockxrey
Lord Maysfield
Bowden
Clarke
Rawlinson
Mason
Caenwood
Lord Mansfield
George Cockburn
Queen Square
Charles Wellett
Earl of Uxbridge
Hyde-park
Wilcox
Gregory
Royan
Daniel O'Bligh
Rupert Richbell
Whitehall
Kent-road
George the Fourth
Gregorie
Defendant
England
Harrison
Davis's Wharf
St. John’s
Newfoundland
London
Marlborough Street Grouse Sale Case and Haymarket Disturbance
In Marlborough Street Dennis Leary was fined 20s after being found guilty of illegal possession and sale of grouse before the legal period. In the Haymarket case George Holmes and John Tucker faced charges for obstructing the carriage road and inciting a mob. both were fined 20s. The narrative includes a troubled elderly fishmonger and others swept into police action with varied outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough Street
Pascuine
Dennis Leary
Johns
Duke-street
Regent-street
Norway
Scotland
Long
Haymarket
George Holmes
Earl of
Tucker
Henry Hocker
St. James’s
Mr. Long
Fishmonger
Tyler's
Soho
Bill
Bill Gibbons
Honest Boy Refuses Theft Accusations in Pork Case
A juvenile thief alleges he bought pork for two pence and pleads for mercy to a policeman. The boy claims to work honestly and vows to refrain from stealing. Mr Long decides to remand him for a few days to locate the pork owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Long
Rent Payment Sparks Court Levy Dispute
In court Mr Bingham questioned extraordinary proceedings as a man remained in possession while attempts were made to tender rent. The tenant refused both rent and levy terms. Bingham found the claim beyond his jurisdiction and advised seeking redress elsewhere. Jones vowed to resist what he called an infamous claim and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambeth Street
Susrectep Mrrper
Daniel Donovan
Bingham
Daniel Quinlan
Ireland
George Frederick Young
Teignmouth
Jones
Gloucester-terrace
New-road
Whitechapel
Thomas Flight
Mr. Jones
Henry Pickford
Bryson
Maui
Desperate assault on a theatre worker at Lambeth
In Union Hall the case of a man charged with a brutal blow from a poker on Charles Cullen of the Surrey theatre district drew a crowd. Witnesses described a vicious strike near the Coach and Horses in Broad Street, Cullen gravely wounded and life declared in danger. The prisoner denied intent, was remanded as Cullen’s condition remained critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom Adams
Broad-street
Trail
Hutchings
Broadstreet
Lambeth
Treland
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Assize Intelligence
LAW
Old Bailey
Greenwood
Countess of
Harrington-street
Clerkenwell
North
Marquis
Compton-street
Theresa
Islington
Randolph
Pentonville
Mr. Greenwood
Pagan
White Conduit House
Nevare
Tre
Westminster
Waterloo
Tts
Westminster Bridge
Bopy
Thames
Payne
White Swan
Thames Street
M‘carthy
Southwark Bridge
W. P. Ree
Lancaster and
Preston
Lancaster
North Union Railway Company
Preston Chronicle
Wakley
Duke of Wellington
Brighton-street
Brunswick-square
Mary Ann Kimpton
Harris
Lucas Place
St. Pancras
Conx
Tuesay
Welland
Globe
Monven
Abs Ty Sh
Bootle
Assell
Lancashar
Teo
Will
Leeds
Alexiepe
Kent
Alexa
Monmouth Merlin
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