Ireland and Britain take a closer union amid Irish dissent
In a heated debate on a proposed measure to bind Ireland and Britain, Pitt argues the union is essential for empire stability and to quell Jacobin influences while Sheridan accuses the plan of overstepping Parliament’s powers. The opposition amendment fails as the House adjourns.
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Ireland
Great Britain
Sheridan
Febnes
Pitt
Mr. Sheridan
England
Scotland
Miemberg
Ain
Sheviiten
Mr.s
A&t
Fox
Law Reports Court Open at Westminster Hall Hilary Term
Court proceedings begin Hilary Term as the Lord Chancellor and judges arrive at Westminster Hall. Mr Leicester moves to file a criminal information against a gentleman named Hare for sending a challenge to a gentleman of fortune. Rule granted.
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Court of Kine’s Bench
Wesminster Hall
Leicester
Hare
Rule Granted In Case Involving Minister And Churchwardens
Mr Garrow moved for a Rule to prevent filing a criminal information against the Minister and Churchwardens of a parish for giving a false character to Daniel Driscal to have him appointed an Officer of the Marthality Court. The court noted the practice requires such certificate and found Driscal was involved in a robbery as a King's evidence witness. The Rule was granted.
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Garrow
Daniel Driscal
Marthality Court
Driscal
Duel Threat Ended By Court Action In Marlborough Corps
Mr Erskine moved for a criminal information against Henry Hunt of Marlborough Volunteer Corps for challenging Officer Lord Bruce after Hunt was struck from the muster roll for non attendance. Lord Bruce refused, Hunt threatened satisfaction as a gentleman, the court advised action to the Court of King’s Bench and granted a rule to cause.
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Erskine
Henry Hunt
Marlborough Volunteer Corps
Lord Bruce
Hunt
King v Palk rule granted for new trial in perjury case
Lord Kenyon noted not guilty verdicts in misdemeanors may not be final and allowed a rule to show cause for a new trial in the perjury prosecution of Erskine King. Sworn affidavits alleged surprise and misnaming of prosecutors and defense counsel. the court ordered the rule granted with affidavits to be filed.
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Erskine
John King
Humphreys
Lord Kenyon
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