Libel action ends as parties settle without trial
In a libel suit against Duncan and others, Lord Kenyon notes Lord Hale on fault and justification. After hearing witnesses, the parties agree to end the action with a juror withdrawn and no verdict rendered.
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Court of Kine’s Bench
Lord Kenyon
Nif Prius
Andrew
Duncan
Watermen’s Company
Alderman Anderson
Alderman Combe
Kenyon
Lord Hale
Goyer v Aguilar Insurer Case On Rainbow Loss
A legal dispute over an insurance claim for the Rainbow wreck challenged whether the French Admiralty verdict condemning the ship was valid. If valid, underwriters avoid liability. if not, they must cover the loss. Lord Kenyon urged full argument to shape the court’s opinion.
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Rainbow
Smith
Charlestown
Nantes
Court of Admiralty
France
Lord Kenyon
Judge Denounces French Court In Admiralty Case
A judge reflects on the arduous role of jurists bound to apply law despite personal feelings. He critiques the French Court of Admiralty for declaring enemies’ property and condemning ship and cargo, asserting the decision as conclusive yet unjust, and reaffirms respect for legal principle above national bias. He laments the use of law to trampling justice while upholding jus dicere.
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France
Court of Admiralty
Irénch
Court of
Judgment for the Defendant Cited in Historical Case Fragment
A fragmented OCR note shows a court judgment in favor of the defendant with the phrase avith his Lordship. The readable portion indicates the ruling favored the defendant in a historical case context.
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Avith
Rule Granted Against Attorney in Alien Act Case
On June 16 a motion sought to strike an attorney from the Roll based on an affidavit by the clerk claiming the master, after recovering 4201 for a French emigrant lady, prepared an affidavit at the Duke of Portland's Office under the Alien Act to send her out of the kingdom as a spy to retain the money. The magistrate labeled the information malicious and granted a license for her to receive the funds. The attorney persisted, an attachment was issued, and he remained in custody, accused of rioting on the plaintiff's money.
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Holmes
Duke of Portland
The Inattentive Worshipper
Poem fragment notes Myrtilla attends church each Sabbath yet is distracted by vanity and self concern. The speaker urges restraint and to mind prayers, suggesting faithfulness over earthly show while invoking Myrtilla’s portrait as a sign of preoccupation.
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Myrtilla
House of Prayers
A Hint to Travellers on the Good Old Way
A traveler narrates a cautionary tale about toll gates and tolls on the turnpike. He follows a prescribed route, noting the tollman’s demand and a revelation that the old, toll-free road is the proper path. The verse ends urging readers, Christian travelers, to heed the divine-prescribed road. The piece, dated Kidderminster, day 6, 1798, blends travel reflection with moral exhortation.
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Cribute
Bor
Christian
Kidderminster
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