Law Reports Court of Kine s Bench May 1
The King versus Rufell and others information by Attorney General for assaulting and obstructing an officer of the Excise. They were tried and found guilty. Judgment: imprisoned in Dorchester County Jail for eighteen calendar months and to enter into recognizance for good behaviour for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Rufell
Francis Ruffell
Thomas Allen
John Score
the Excise
Dorchester
Lord Clare v Parry Damages Rule Granted
Lord Clare seeks a writ of enquiry of damages to be executed before the Lord Chief Justice and a Special Jury rather than a Sheriff and Common Jury for libels published in the Courier. Defendant Parry had defaulted on the judgment. The rule was argued by Erskine Law and Garrow, with Garrow urging it and the court making the rule absolute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrow
Ireland
Parry
Courier
Mr. Erskine
Mr. Law
Mr. Garrow
Josiah Dornford
Kenyon
Gibbs
King versus Arnold and Lifeles in Assault Case
William Arnold and John Lifeles stood before the court charged with assaulting and obstructing John Basil an Excise officer in the line of duty. The court sentenced them to two years imprisonment at Ipswich county gaol and to enter into their own recognizance for three years to ensure good behaviour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arnold
John Lifeles
John Basil
Excise
Ipswich
Suffolk
King versus Hardy and Magistrate rulings at law
Report of a King court convicting Saul Hardy for misdemeanor with a fine of five shillings and one year’s Newgate imprisonment. The judge notes improper magistrate practice of committing witnesses for lack of security and rules on judgment entry against a亡 party, discussing procedural errors and precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Hardy
Newgate
Court kept busy as judges hear multiple Maidstone cases
May 4 The Attorney General moves to file a criminal information against a magistrate for improperly convicting a farmer’s servant under game laws and setting traps. The court grants the rule. May 4 Earl Thanet and Robert Fergusson convicted of aiding Arthur O Connor’s escape are examined. exculpatory addresses and affidavits are filed. Lord Kenyon orders a judgment for next term. May 6 The Attorney General files libel against the Courier publishers over a remark about the Emperor of Russia. Parry defends the court appearance as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
Girdleston
Court Orders Parry Held in King’s Bench Prison
The court concluded with a statement that the defendant would accept any sentence pronounced. It ordered Mr. Parry committed to the King’s Bench prison to be brought up next term. The other two defendants were allowed to remain at large on their own recognizance and to appear when called for judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry
King’s Bench Prison
Agricultural Report for April Weather Hinders Crop Growth
The report notes prolonged northerly winds and frost slow vegetable growth across the kingdom. Cold, wet soils hamper sowing of barley, oats, and wheat, with winter damage reducing yields. Cattle turnout is limited. stall fed stock may rise in price. Sheep fattening is hindered by scarce grass. lamb losses rise due to milk shortages. Horses stay in demand for saddle and military use amid a harsh spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Jelieu
Lincolnshire
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Court of Kine’s Bench
Lord Clare
Arnold
the King Versus
Hardy
Earl Thanet
Robert Fergusson
Arthur O'Connor
Maidstone
Lord Kenyon
Lord Thanet
O'Connor
Fergusson
Bedford
Lord Derby
Twanet
Mi’. Fergusson
Fhanet
Mr. Fergusson
Duke of Bedford
Lord Holland
William Roffell
Francis Burdett
Botville
Mr. Maxwell
Mr. Grey
Whitbread
Earl of
Arthur O’connor
Thanet
The
Emperor
Rusfa
Europe
Guildhall
London
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