King v Robinson Rule Discharged in Highways Case
In a King v Robinson ruling Lord Kenyon overruled two demurrers on a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed against W Robinson late Surveyor of Highways for alleged abuses of office. The court found certain charges frivolous but held prosecutors may pursue indictment and emphasized public officials must have pure hands. The rule was discharged.
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King
Robinson
G. Yates
Yates
R- R
Erskine
V- Mingay
Lord Kenyon
Lordship-aid
Insurance policy on Dutch ships seized at St Helena
Nov 13 case details a policy covering four ships seized at St Helena and insured from St Helena to London totaling 200,0001. Loss around 40 percent led underwriters to withhold payment. Plaintiffs argue trusteeship for the public made property insurable. Lord Chief Justice rules on authority and property status of the plaintiff as insurer and trustee.
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Hunter
Crawford
Asia
Africa
St. Helena
London
Demurrers withdrawn and cases moved underfunded underwriters
On November 14 Lord Kenyon and Mr Law discussed allowing underwriters to withdraw demurrers in three actions after paying costs and monies into court. The Attorney General referenced publications in the Analytical Review accusing officials and a letter from Arthur O Connor. Erskine spoke on punishment mitigation. Jordan and Johnson were ordered held at the King's Bench prison.
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Johnson
Analytical
John Scott
Arthur O’connor
Ireland
Erskine
Lord Kenyon
Jordan
King’s Bench
King Versus Johnson and Fordan Libel Trial Details
Nov 15 reports the King’s libel case against Johnson and Fordan. Attorney General moves for judgment. affidavits from Johnson, Jordan, and others describe Wakefield’s writings and Johnson’s sales. Affidavits portray Johnson as a bookdealer near 60 with moral character. health risk of jail noted.
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the King
Johnson and Fordan
Gilbert Wakefield
Ersline
Johnson
Wakefield
Haring
Llandaff
G. Fordyce
Aikin
Erskine
Jordan
J. Cuthel
Ships in Lough Swilly and British convoy news
Londonderry Nev G reports Robust Hebe and Doris frigates with La Hoche in tow reached Lough Swilly after offing delays due to bad winds. About 500 prisoners landed on Saturday as conditions improved. Additional notes cover Sirius captures, Dutch prizes, Havre fleet rebuilding, and French frigates Magnanime Melampus Coquille Ambuscade returning from Ireland with repairs after storms.
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Londonderry
Nev
His
Robust
Lough Swilly
Yarmouth
Sheerness
Sirius
King
North Sea
Happisburgh Sand
Jugger
Nancy Cutter
Sheernes
Portmouth
Havre
Quadron
Spithad
Arethusa
Charon
Normandy
Picardy
Plymouth
Magnanime
Melampus
Ireland
Coquille
L’ Ambutcade
Resolue
Hamoaze
Mount Edgecumbe
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Kine’s Bench
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