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C78/15

1. 10 Feb. 1 Eliz. Nicholas Smyth of Walden, Essex, gent. v. Sir George Norton and wife Elizabeth. Customary lands called Goswell, held of the manor of Walden, Essex.

2. 22 June 1 Eliz. William Bolles v. George Petytt and Richard Whalley, esq. Lease of parsonage of Attenborough, Notts., and chattels worth £300 of plaintiff.

3. 8 June 1 Eliz. Agnes Pollard v. Thomas Pollard and Richard Smythe. Estate of plaintiff's father, Thomas Pollard, dec. in Ashington, Washington and Wiston, Sussex. Dismission.

4. 17 Oct. 1 Eliz. Thomas Cycell and wife Agnes Dyckons v. Rowland Hunte. Eight messuages and 300 acres of land in Stamford, Lincs, and 10 messuages and 200 acres of land in Peterborough and Yarwell, Northants. Involves question of borough English tenures.

5. 17 Oct. 1 Eliz. William Stephenson, clerk and John Stephenson v. John Westland. Eight acres of gavelkind land in Leake and Leverton, Lincs. Dismission.

6. 19 Nov. 2 Eliz. Edward Lane v. Sir John Farmer and John Adams. Customary lands held of manor of Halstock, in Halstock, Dors.

7. 20 Nov. 2 Eliz. Thomas Warde v. Thomas Bulstred, esq. Lease of a messuage, two water mills and 20 acres of land in Horton, Bucks. Dismission.

8. 7 Nov. 1 Eliz. Thomas Hanley of Ellerton Grange, Staffs v. John Barbour. Lease of Ellerton Grange with 300 acres of land in Adbaston, Staffs. Involves conventual lease. Dismission.

9. 7 Feb. 2 Eliz. Dame Jane Dormer, widow of Sir Robert Dormer v. Robert Peerson, clerk and Richard Slowe. Debt owed to Robert Dormer by John Stoddard, dec, whose executors are defendants.

10. 6 Feb. 2 Eliz. Provost and Scholars of King's College, v. Ellen Atwater, widow. Parcel of land claimed by plaintiffs as part of their manor of Stour Provost, Dors.

11. 1 Feb. 2 Eliz. Robert Fletcher v. Richard Hall and John Sheperd. A close of pasture in Carlton, Notts.

12. 8 Feb. 2 Eliz. Lady Anne Bowser [Bourghchier], daughter of late earl of Essex v. Sir Edward Walgrave and Sir John Butler. Plaintiff, wife of Marquis of Northampton, was assigned certain lands by Queen Mary. Case concerns possession of one of these estates: manor of Bennington, Herts. See also C78/15/15.

13. 15 May 2 Eliz. George Ellys of Pook v. Cristopher Macham. Loan made by plaintiff's agent in Spain to defendant, in ducats.

14. 8 May 2 Eliz. William Tylcocks, late Mayor of Oxford v. Anne Mallyson, widow. Legacies left to the city of Oxford, by Thomas Mallyson, to set the poor to work.

15. 7 May 2 Eliz. Lady Anne Bourgher, daughter of late earl of Essex v. Sir Edward Walgrave and Sir John Butler. Settlement of rents granted to plaintiff, but allegedly not paid by defendant Walgrave. See also C78/l5/l2.

16. 14 May 2 Eliz. John Palmer and wife Christian v. Sir Thomas Moyle. Succession to a customary holding in manor of Puriton, in Puriton, Som., owned hy defendant.

17. 13 May 2 Eliz. Richard Corbett, esq. v. Jasper Blytheman and others (named). Manor of Carlton, Yorks: certain parcels there, claimed by both parties under different Crown grants.

18. 15 May 2 Eliz. Anthony Will v. John Davye, John Crabbe and Walter Crabbe. Rents from a tenement and 40 acres of land called Frogwell, in Callington, Corn., former endowment of a chantry. Dismission.

19. 11 May 2 Eliz. William More and Richard More v. William Hawtrey, Roger Martin and Humphrey Baskervylde. Claimed legacy from John More, dec, of an annuity out of manor of Ashchurch, Glos. Dismission.

20. 14 Nov. 2 Eliz. Christopher Bristowe of Lee, Surrey v. John Freiston. Debts arising from effort to sell plaintiff's lands in Wakefield, Altofts and Stanley, Yorks, by his agent Robert Freiston, dec.

21. 7 Nov. 2 Eliz. Thomas Dixson of Hemley, Suff. and wife Joan v. Robert Bull. A messuage and 140 acres of lands in Hollesley, Suff., and whether they are part of manor of Hollesley, owned by Thomas- duke of Norfolk, or copyhold lands.

22. 12 Nov. 2 Eliz. Robert Trappes the elder v. Francis Kyrton, Thomas Peryn and Henry Archer. Moiety of several woods in Hadleign and Thundersley, Essex. Dismission.

23. 9 Nov. 1 Eliz. Lancelot Midleton of Silksworth, Durh. v. Richard Nicholls and William Hawkyns of Plymouth. Capital messuage called Peppers Grene with appurtenances in Tilney, Norf.

24. 11 Feb. 1 Eliz. Anne Bryghtman, widow v. Joan Ellys, widow. Tenement and 9 acres of land in Stebbing, Essex.

25. 3 May 1 Eliz. Thomas Rede and wife Alice v. William Beryff. A tenement in Trinity , Colchester, Essex, called Sheres, allegedly property of Richard Vyne, dec. Dismission.

26. 1 May 1 Eliz. Anne Hyll, widow and Francis Hill, her son v. William Hyll. Manor arid rectory of Hills Aston alias White Ladies Aston, Worcs. and 10 messuages and 500 acres of land and tenement called Portfelds in 'Nether Aston’, Worcs., late of Thomas Hill.

27. 12 June 1 Eliz. Richard Johnson and wife Joan v. Robert Hamond. Four messuages and 50 acres of land in Beckenham, Kent and Penge, Surrey, [Kent]. Dismission.

28. 6 Feb. 2 Eliz. Jane Lyngen of London, 'shempster' v. John Lyngen. Manor of Cotton in Westbury and Worthen, Salop with 6 messuages and 300 acres of land, late of William Lyngen, dec. Dismission.

29. 6 Feb. 2 Eliz. Lawrence Berisford v. Isabel Berisford, widow and John Berisford. Several parcels of land, parts of Newton Grange, in Ashborne, Derb, and a fother of lead, late of Hugh Berisford, dec. Dismission.

30. 21 June 2 Eliz. Amy Bedyll, widow v. Richard Vane and wife Mabel. 170 acres of land in Crayford, Kent. Already arbitrated by two of the judges in Common Pleas; this decree over fair partition of the lands.

31. 26 Oct. 2 Eliz. Thomas Stafford of Ditchling, Sussex and wife Margaret v. Stephen Hatche of

Sellinge, Kent, and wife Margery. Twenty acres of land in Newchurch, Kent. Fart of land held by Richard Redge, formerly husband to Margery Hatche. Dismission.

32. 24 Oct. 2 Eliz. Dame Elizabeth Brandon of Halsted, Lincs, widow of Sir Charles Brandon, and of Sir James Strangways, dec. and Francis Nevell v. George Gennye. An annual rent of £9 12s. going from manor of Bilton, Yorks., late owned by Sir James Strangways.

33. 8 Nov. 2 Eliz. Roger Dalaryver of Babworth, Notts v. Thomas Guns and others (named) . Manor of Skewsby, 8 messuages, a water mill and 300 acres of land, in Skewsby and Whenby, Yorks. Previously heard in the Council in the North. Dismission.

34. 24 May 2 Eliz. John Pococke v. Edward Collens of Newport, Isle of Wight. A messuage in Brading, Isle of Wight, called Chyntons, and 6 messuages with appurtenances in Newport. Dismission.

35. 3 May 2 Eliz. Elizabeth Snowe, widow of Richard Snowe, dec. v. Thomas Pygott. Plaintiff's life term in a messuage called Rowney Lodge in Denestrete, Beds, and for hunting in several parcels there. Formerly of Chicksand Abbey.

36. 28 April 1 Eliz. John Master and wife Agnes v. Humphrey Watkyns, Thomas Chafy and wife Christian. Messuage and tenement in Holwell, Som. [Dors] a customary holding of manor of Holwell. Dismission.

37. 16 Nov. 1 Eliz. John Farnardo, merchant of Portugal v. John Salterne and John Snowe. Contract to ship plaintiff's goods including 'Flanders cloths' from Bideford, Devon to 'Island of St Mychell' in the dominions of Portugal, in defendants' ship the ‘Mary Grace' of Bideford (bargain 24 July 3&5 Ph.&M), and for a return voyage to Minehead, Som; describes merchants' purchases of various goods for the outward voyage.

38. 11 Nov. 1 Eliz. Rowland Humble and wife Anne v. William Malbone of London, draper. Chattels of Thomas Birkehed, clerk, dec, incl. next advowson of West Horsley, Surrey; lease of parsonage of St. Bride, Fleet Street, London, and other chattels. Plaintiff seeks legacies to wife under Birkehed's wills. Malbone was overseer.

39. 6 Nov. 1 Eliz. George Bredyman and wife Edith v. Thomas Tiringham. Dovehouse Close in Podington, Beds and 30 acres of land. Dismission.

40. 4 Nov. 1 Eliz. John Aburforth of Rosbury, Herts v. Richard Aburforth. Mansion house called Woodhows and 100 acres of land in Thaxted, Essex. Dismission.

41. 10 Nov. 1 Eliz. William Page of Devon, merchant v. George Peryman and Richard Fouler. Debts arising from plaintiff's shipment of cloth to Spain. Monies due plaintiff entrusted in Spain to a number of parties and plaintiff alleges that last of these defendants did not return the full amounts.

42. 11 Oct. 2 Eliz. Anthony Walter, widow of Philip Walter v. William Apoell, tailor. Four houses and an orchard in Brecknock, Brec. and certain jewels and plate: a mortgage held by defendant. Dismission.

43. 16 Oct. 2 Eliz. Edward Garrington v. John Golding. Chattels of Robert Coker, dec. Both parties were executors.

44. 17 Oct. 2 Eliz. Bartholomew Patrycke of Hadleigh, Suff. v. William Clere. Estate of Hugh Spurlyngs capital messuage and lands in Alphamstone, Essex.

45. 26 Oct. 2 Eliz. Sir John Lyon, alderman of London v. Anne Rede, widow. Farm and land in Thrupp, Berks called Gosey, claimed by one party as part of lands granted to Sir Richard Lee temp Edw. VI and part of manor of Barton. Dismission.

46. 28 Oct. 2 Eliz. John Ferres of Tamworth, Warws v. Thomas Wolverston and Humphrey Wolverston. Forty messuages and 400 acres in Tamworth and Statfold, Staffs and Warw. Dismission.

47. 28 Oct. 2 Eliz. Thomas Aylyfe of Southants v. John Bye of Basing, Southants. Debts owed to Ralph Byrde, clerk, dec. for whom plaintiff is executor.

48. 29 Oct. 2 Eliz. William Beale, Jean Compton, Alice Astlett, Christopher Ketylworth and wife Margaret, William Helyer and wife Edith v. Thomas Chafe and Thomas Frye. Chattels of William Beale, dec, father of plaintiffs. Defendants were executors.

49. 29 Oct. 2 Eliz. Richard Barnard the younger of Kingston Deverill, Wilts v. Henry Bodenham and Thomas Feltham. Lease of a messuage & lands in Kingston Deverill, Wilts.

50. 29 Oct. 2 Eliz. Henry Foster of 'Ensworth, Yorks. v. Robert Lawe and William Copeley. Messuage and 25 acres of land in Blyth, Notts.

51. 5 Nov. 2 Eliz. Andrew Fulford v. Agnes Rowe and John Rowe. Messuage and 100 acres of land in Upton Helions, Devon. Dismission.

52. 5 Nov. 2 Eliz. Richard Dutton of Clement's Inn v. William Leache and Ranulph Maynewaryng, Aldermen of Chester. The White Friars house at Chester. Plaintiff challenges his father's earlier lease to defendants.

53. 6 Nov. 2 Eliz. Richard Button of Clement's Inn v. Robert Amerye. Slanderous words spoken at Chester, including claim that plaintiff was a traitor and an attainted traitor.

54. 14 Nov. 2 Eliz. William Alee v. John Eveleigh, Richard Calmadye and William Lane. Several parcels of land, part of the manor of Clyst Hydon, Devon. Dismission.

55. 17 June 1 Eliz. Hugh Kete (an infant) by John Kete v. Edmund Busbie. Lease of parsonage of Hagbourne, Berks. Widow of late William Kete later married defendant.

56. 11 June 2 Eliz. Michael Tomson v. William Beswike and wife Mary, widow of Cuthbert Thomson. Estate of Cuthbert Thomson of London, brewer, dec. with lands in Bedford, and Barton, Warw., and lands in Abbots Salford, Warw. (partially damaged).

C78/16 See AALT for original document.

1. 11 Feb. 2 Eliz. William Courtney v. Hugh Stukeley. Mortgages made by Sir William Courtney, dec. with Stukeley concerning manors of Thurlestone, Salcombe, Bolberry, Beckhams, Chiverstone and Bolberry Allyn, in Devon, worth £147 p.a., for loan of £1800. Plaintiff is a child, represented by Marquis of Winchester.

2. 28 Nov. 2 Eliz. Elizabeth Hall, widow, George Hall, Nicholas Hall, Paul Hall, & William Hall v. Thomas Hall, gent, son of William Hall of Bradford, Wilts. Estate of William Hall, dec, including 4 messuages and 400 acres of land in West Lavington and Trowle, Wilts, and legacies left by Hall.

3. 28 Nov. 2 Eliz. Joan Bennett, widow v. Richard Brush. Lease of a messuage and 40 acres of land in Pencoyd, Corn.

4. 28 Nov. 2 Eliz. Edward Drew v. Robert Northcott and others (named). Several houses in Newton St Cyres, Devon and parcels of customary land, part of the manor of Newton St. Cyres. Dismission.

5. 28 Nov. 2 Eliz. Honor, Lady Lisle, widow of Arthur, Viscount Lisle v. William Rastall, justice of common pleas, Ranulph Chomeley sgt-at-law and William Roper, all executors of James Basset, esq., dec. Life tenancy in manors of Painswick and Moreton Valence with appurtenances, Glos. Life interest in rent of £120 p.a. from these lands, issuing from a tripartite indenture between Viscount Lisle, Thomas Cromwell and Sir John Dudley. Case heard earlier against Sir Anthony Kingston (Hilary 2 and 3 Ph & M).

6. 12 Feb. 2 Eliz. Hughe Kete, an infant (by his brother John Kete) v. Edmund Busbye and Richard Busbye. Leases of parsonage of Hagbourne, Berks.

7. 12 Feb. 2 Eliz. John Cocke v. George Penrodocke and wife Anne, widow of John Cocke, dec.

Legacies in testament of John Cocke, dec., including copyhold lands in Cheshunt, Herts.

8. 10 Feb. 2 Eliz. John Lucas, dec. and John Trevilian v. Thomas Carie, esq. of Cockington, Devon. Loan to defendant and plaintiff's pleas concerning alterations in the terms of repayment involving cloth. Dismission.

9. 10 Feb. 2 Eliz. Richard Currie v. Thomas Marrys. Rent of 1 mark p.a. from a messuage and 70 acres of land in Bowden in parish of Week St. Mary, Corn.

10. 12 Feb. 2 Eliz. Robert Love v. Richard Mortimer and others (named). Messuage called The Red Lion in Baldock, Herts.

11. 1 Feb. 2 Eliz. Anthony Ayre, Thomas Ayre and Robert Heire, gents v. Sir Francis Leke. Lease of manors of Holme and Dunston [in Chesterfield] with appurtenances in Brampton, Birley and Whittington, Derb. Involves conventual lease.

12. 30 Jan. 2 Eliz. Martin Lane, clerk, vicar of Chesterfield, Derb. v. Sir James Fuliamb, Bridget Berysford and others (named). Lands of the vicarage of Chesterfield, Derb., and lease of parsonage of Chesterfield. Dismission.

13. 16 May 2 Eliz. John Woody v. Henry Gyle, Robert Good and John Gray. 5 messuages in Staines, Midd. and 41 acres of land in Egham and Thorpe, Surrey, involving alleged enfeoffment to use. Dismission.

14. 8 May 2 Eliz. Roger Amyce, esq. v. William Nutt. Copyhold lands, held of manor of Combe Martin, Devon, owned by Sir Richard Pollard.

15. 7 May 2 Eliz. Alexander Stokes v. Henry Callyngwood. Bargain concerning an agreement to use the sheep of Thomas Stokes, clerk, by defendant to manure his lands. No place given.

16. 16 May 2 Eliz. James Ragoson, merchant stranger v. John Seyntabyn, esq. Six pieces of tin worth £49 5s. Plaintiff was associated with Richard Champyon, alderman of London. Dismission.

17. 8 May 2 Eliz. Roger Amys v. John Parde. Copyhold lands of the manor of Combe Martin, Devon, in Widecombe, Devon. See C78/16/14

18. 13 May 2 Eliz. Agnes, Joan and Katherine Ward v. Thomas Stone and wife Katharine, widow of Richard Ward, dec. A messuage and land in Whetstone, Leics, estate of Richard Ward, father of plaintiff.

19. 27 Oct. 2 Eliz. Oswald Osbourne of Elham, Kent v. Austen Pidge. Three messuages and 115 acres of land in Elham and two messuages in Canterbury, Kent, estate of William Salkyn of Nonnington, Kent, dec. Both, parties were Salkyn's executors. Dismission.

20. 18 Nov. 3 Eliz. John Randall v. Sir Thomas Dennys. Customary lands of manor of Littleham and Axmouth, Devon, owned once by Sherbourne Abbey, Dorset, in Littleham and Axmouth.

21. 15 Nov. 2 Eliz. Sir Walter Mildmay, John Doylly, Robert Doylly and William Place, executors of Sir John Williams v. John Ap Morrys of Kerry, Mont., gent. Lease of Gwanogo grange, Mont. Involves a conventual lease.

22. 12 Nov. 2 Eliz. Thomas Bluett of Petersfield, Hants, v. Henry Sewarde. Estate of Thomas Bluett, dec, of 20 tenements, and 200 acres of land in Leominster, Heref. Involves forged deed. Dismission.

23. 24 Oct. 2 Eliz. John Wood of Lyons Inn without Temple Bar, London, gent. v. Sir John Permour. Copyhold lands of manor of Corscombe, Dors, and question of customs of the manor involving granting of tenancies.

24. 15 Nov. 3 Eliz. William Dyrdo and wife Katheryn, William Alford and Elizabeth Alford v. Thomas Awbrey and Thomas Alford. Legacies from testament of Thomas Alford, dec. Defendants are his executors. Involved an arbitration by Charles Lord Stourton.

25. 7 Nov. 2 Eliz. Thomas Katesbye alias Catisby of Whiston, Northants, esq. v. Robert Dolbyn. A messuage called Segered with 100 acres of land in Segered Park in the lordship of Denbigh, Denb, Wales. Defendant shows lease from owner Sir William Parry. Dismission.

26. 18 Nov. 3 Eliz. Thomas Aylyff of Laurence Wotton, Hants, yeoman v. Agnes Pygion, widow. Chattels and monies of Ralph Birde, clerk, of Baughurst, Hants, allegedly given to defendant for safe-keeping. Plaintiff is Birde1s executor. Dismission.

27. 21 Nov. 3 Eliz. William Fyfilde of Farmington, Glos, husbandman v. John Vynor, Joan Vynor and Abell Hariett. Detaining of an original lease of manor of North Cerney, Glos. Dismission.

28. 18 May 2 Eliz. Sir John Harcourt and Sir Francis Stoner v. John Beckyngham and others (named). Obligations as sureties entered into by plaintiffs over a debt of £600 owed by Francis Barrentyne, now dec, to William Dawkes, of London, mercer. Defendants are Barrentyne's servants who hold his chattels. Dismission.

29. 25 May 2 Eliz. , v. Thomas Thirlby, clerk, former Bishop of Ely. New bishop's claims that his predecessor has not replenished the stock and chattels of the bishopric as is the custom from a grant of 42 Edward III.

30. 29 April 1 Eliz. John Smythe of Barnstaple, Devon v. Robert Grade and others (named), parishioners of North Molton. Three tenements in North Molton, enfeoffed before 1500 to the use of N. Molton church. They were treated as chantry property in Edw VI’s reign and plaintiff took the profits then. Dismission.

31. 25 April 1 Eliz. Robert Colman of Ilmington, Warw. v. Sir Thomas Androwes. Copyhold lands in manor of Ilmington, Warw, and disputed grants of tenancies.

32. 10 June 1 Eliz. Thomas Bothe of London, merchant v. William Foster. A messuage and 32 acres of land in Marbury, Ches, copyhold land of manor of Marbury. Dismission.

33. [no date given: c. 1 Eliz] Thomas Wraye v. Richard Ayer. Promised inducement of 1 ton of iron (worth £10) to plaintiff to marry defendant's servant. Plaintiff married her but has not received the iron.

34. 24 June 1 Eliz. Orphan girls v. Sir William Chester and wardens of Drapers Co. of London. Execution of testament of Thomas Hoell, dec, merchant in Seville in Spain, who left 4000 gold, ducats to Drapers Co. to purchase rents worth 400 ducats p.a. for 4 maiden orphans of his lineage. (See C78/27/18)

35. 19 Oct. 1 Eliz. William Marshall, gent and wife Alice v. John Hole and Thomas Hole alias Howie. Marsh in Hope and Blackmanstone, Kent, originally the estate of Richard Dybson, dec, first husband of Alice Marshall.

36. 10 Nov. 1 Eliz. Henry Sydall, clerk, vicar of Walthamstow, Essex v. Edmund Withypoll. Vicarage of Walthamstow, Essex. Defendant is patron of the benefice and claims that plaintiff had a pretended collation to the church from the bishop.

37. 10 Nov. 1 Eliz. Ambrose Thomas of Derby, carrier v. Lancelot Lancaster. Messuage and 20 acres of land in Patterdale and Hartsop, Westm, held by tenant right. Defendant, lord of the land, claims the land was only held by lease [text damaged].

38. 20 Nov. 2 Eliz. William Clapton, esq. v. Leonard Dannet, esq. Marriage settlement at marriage of plaintiff's daughter to defendant. Dismmison.

39. 12 Feb. 2 Eliz. Richard Taylour, son of Roger Taylour, dec. of Doveridge, Derb., v. Dorothy Taylour, widow and John Taylour. Three burgages and 30 acres of land in [damaged] Staffs and a cottage in Bramshall Staffs. Dismission [text damaged].

40. 9 Feb. 2 Eliz. John Mason and wife Dorothy and Richard Wyatt and wife Anne v. Richard Pynchbeck and William Pedder. Messuage and 20 acres of land in Benington and Leverton in Holland, Lincs. Dismission [text damaged].

41. [?] May 2 Eliz. John Petvyn v. Andrew Stourton, esq. and wife Catherine and Florence Petvyn, widow. Lease of capital messuage of manor of Rimpton, Som., lands appurtenant and a watermill, owned originally by bishopric of Winchester, [text damaged].

42. 20 May 2 Eliz. Robert Enge and wife Margaret v. Robert Hiller. Three messuages, 20 acres of land in Bed.dington, Surrey. [text damaged]

[Fragmentary case involves James Swynton of Knutsford, Ches. Only fragments readable].

C78/17 See AALT for original document.

1. 4 May 1 Eliz. Robert Cole of East Bergholt, Suff v. Richarde Cole. Customary lands in East Bergholt, Suff, held of earl of Oxford's manor of Oldehall there. Custom of borough English.

2. 12 Feb. 2 Eliz. Henry Hart and wife Margaret and John Carnesdale v. John Abbes. Lease of 100 acres of land called Wilgerland in Nayland, Suff. Dismission.

3. 3 June 1 Eliz. Richard Syvyer and wife Joan, Thomas Morebredd and wife Alice v. Robert Lamb of Leeds, Kent, gent and wife Alice. Two messuages and 200 acres of land in Salehurst, Sussex. Involves coparcenage. Dismission.

4. 3 June 1 Eliz. John Ramsden of Yorks v. Robert Meynell, sgt-at-law. Forfeiture of bond for £707 arising from previous matters in litigation.

5. 14 June 1 Eliz. Francis Pett v. Philip Forman. Messuage lands in Adderbury alias Abburburye, Oxon, owned earlier by Richard Forman, merchant of. the Staple.

6. 8 June 1 Eliz. Dame Isabel Ayleff, widow of Sir John v. John Ayleff, son of Sir John Ayleff. Possession of a lease of farm and rectory of Prittlewell, Essex and of lands in Eastwood and Leigh, Essex, claimed as legacy of Sir John Ayleff, dec.

7. 12 Feb. 2 Eliz. Richard Bertye, esq. v. Walter Herenden. Lease made by plaintiff and his wife, Katheryn, Duchess of Suffolk of lands in Lincs., and also touching manors of Wheatacre and Fleatacre Borough, Norf.

8. Nov. 1 Eliz. Edmund Withipoll v. Simon Lowe. Lease of a messuage in St. Laurence, Pountney, London and of 2 tenements adjoining in All Hallows the Less, London, owned by the Merchant Taylors Co. 9. 1 Feb. 2 Eliz. Richard Wythe of Helmingham, Suff, yeoman v. John Harbottell, gent. Customary land in Crowfeld and Coddenham, Suff, held of the defendant's manor of Booking, Suff. Defendant seized the holdings because of waste made by tenant.

10. 25 Nov. 2 Eliz. Robert Lord Dudley v. Hugh Ellys. Lease of manors of Hemsby and Martham and rectory of Hemsby, Norf, allegedly granted earlier to John Dudley, late Duke of Northumberland, although defendant claims the lease of the property to himself by the Crown at the Duke’s request. Long account by Sir Richard Sackville of Duke's dealings with him concerning the granting of this lease. Mentions Duke's auditor, William Kynyatt, and his secretary John Holmes.

11. 7 Feb. 2 Eliz. Jane [Wriothesley], Countess of Southampton v. Sir William Stamford, now dec. and Roger Potter, administrators of goods of William Pye, clerk, dec. Pretended recognizances made by plaintiff to William Pye, clerk, dec.

12. 13 Feb. 1 Eliz. William Barker, schoolmaster of Berkhamstead grammar school, Herts, Roger Norwood (usher of the school) and John Woodhouse v. William Forster and others (named). Endowment of grammar school at Berkhampstead, and claims of defendants to be heirs of the School's founder, John Incerit, late Dean of St. Paul's.

13. 27 Nov. 2 Eliz. Giles Kent of Newchurch, Isle of Wight v. John Hatton and wife Elizabeth. Legacies and goods of John Rawlyn of Briddlesford, Isle of Wight, dec. left to plaintiff.

14. 11 Nov. 1 Eliz. Ralph Sherman, yeoman of the Ewery to the Queen v. Maud Huxley, widow. A messuage in Tysley in Tarporley, Ches, formerly owned by chantry in parish church of Our Lady, Shrewsbury, Salop.

15. 9 May 2 Eliz. Tenants and inhabitants of Castor, Sutton, Upton and Ailesworth, Northants v. Robert Wingfield, esq. Charges illegal enclosures and overstocking the commons with defendant's cattle. Wingfield has a lease of much of the land from Peterborough . Charges defendant with causing depopulation. Dismission.

16. 3 Feb. 2 Eliz. Sir John Graye v. William Derby and others (named), executors of Thomas Broune. Debts owed by Thomas Broune, of Fishertoft, Lincs, dec. as bailiff of manor of Frampton, Lines and of Holland Fen there, to plaintiff as farmer of the manor.

17. 13 May 2 Eliz. Alexander Allen and Richard Donnington v. John Styrley of London, vintner. Suit originally brought by Joan Staveley, widow of James Staveley of London, vintner, over lease of site of Egglestone Abbey, Yorks, originally granted to Staveley and Styrley jointly; debts of Styrley to Staveley, represented by his executors, plaintiffs.

18. 13 May 2 Eliz. Dame Mary Fulleshurst, widow of Sir Thomas v. Robert Fulleshurst, esq., son of Sir Thomas. Widow's rights in manors of Crewe and Barthomley, Ches, according to marriage settlement made in 1545.

19. 14 May 2 Eliz.

Basil Fyldinge of Warw, esq, John Lynwood and Andrew Foster of Sutton, Cambs v. Thomas Wren. Rights of lessees of farm called The Stable in Wentworth Cambs, and in one fold course and free common of 600 sheep, etc. Dean and Chapter of Ely appear for defendant.

20. 27 May 2 Eliz. John Warren of Salcombe, Devon, husbandman v. John Bowyer, gent. Customary lands held of the the manor of Enowle in Salcombe and Sidbury, Devon. Case already heard in court of requests. Dismission.

21. 21 May 2 Eliz. Martin Sedley of Morley, Norf, gent v. Sir Humphrey Brown, justice of common pleas. Custody of copyhold lands of the manor of Radley Hall in Terling, Essex.

22. 15 June 2 Eliz. Giles Powlett [Paulet] and wife Mary and Henry Broune and wife Alice v. Robert Trappes the elder and others (named). Estate of plaintiff's wives, daughters of Nicholas Trappes, dec. in manor of Takeley alias Bassingbourne, Essex.

23. 6 Feb. 2 Eliz. John Levett v. Henry Saxy alias Saxcy of London, mercer. Conflicting claims of debts owed over trade to Danzig. Plaintiff was a factor resident in Danzig to whom Saxy sent merchandise.

24. 15 June 2 Eliz. John Person, son of Richard Person of Exton, Hants v. James Massam and wife Margaret, widow of Richard Person. Estate of Richard Persons, the farm of the manor of Exton, Hants., and terms of Person's testament leaving farm to son if his wife should remarry. Overseer of Person's testament is Lord Chidiock Paulet.

25. 14 May 2 Eliz. Agnes Pascall, widow v. John Cole of Tendring, Essex. Three tenements with appurtenances in Tendring, Essex, estate of Thomas Awger, brother of plaintiff.

26. 28 May 2 Eliz. George Dynham, gent v. Sir William Dormer. Manors of Eythrope and Cranwell, Bucks. Heard earlier in Chancery in Nov, 5 Edw VI, and dismissed, .but brought back into Chancery because decree was not signed by the hand of Chancellor Riche. Also heard by Chancery in Nov, 1 Mary, and dismissed. Plaintiff has revived the case in Easter term 2 Eliz. The bill of revivor has been accepted at the Queen's commandment.

27. 20 May 2 Eliz. Matthew Stuart, Earl of Lennox and wife Lady Margaret v. Sir Thomas Danby. Manor of East Witton, Yorks, in E. Witton and Thornton Steward, and lease of Kilgram grange there.

28. 6 May 2 Eliz. John Travers v. Edward Porter and wife Clement. Debts and obligations between John Bennett, of London, merchant taylor, dec, and Robert Bennett of Windsor, Berks, dec. Plaintiff is executor of John Bennett; defendant's wife is administratrix of chattels of Robert Bennett.

29. 16 May 2 Eliz. John Dewe and wife Joan v. Lady Anne Bourzer [Bourghchier] and the farmer of manor of Great Wakering, Essex, and others (named). Customary holdings in the manor of Great Wakering, Essex, whose lord is Lady Anne Bourghchier.

30. 16 Nov. 2 Eliz. Joseph Crapnell v. Thomas Crapnell. Customary lands of 80 acres in Brandeston and Charsfield, Suff, held of manor of Tyes; and other lands there held of manor of Brandeston.

31. 25 Nov. 3 Eliz. Sir Edw. Warner v. Thomas Payne of Castle Acre, Norf, gent. Lease of site of Castle Acre Abbey, rectory of Castle Acre, and manors of Heringshawe and Dikewood, Norf, all late property of Thomas, Duke of Norfolk.

32. 28 Nov. 3 Eliz. Robert Gurdon, esq. v. Sir Richard Corbett and Dame Elizabeth Drury, widow of Sir William Drury. Forged indentures concerning manors of Assington, Shimplingford and Series, Suff.

33. 28 Nov. 3 Eliz. Nicholas Maton of Stockton, Wilts v. Thomas Maton of Enford, Wilts. Lease of a capital messuage and farm of 232 acres of land and a common of pasture for 700 sheep in Stockton, Wilts, and control of estate of Nicholas Maton, dec.

34. 28 Nov. 3 Eliz. Joan Cole, widow of Richard Cole of East Bergholt, Suff v. Robert Cole, son and executor, and Robert Cole the elder, brother of Richard Cole. Legacies in testament of Richard Cole, of East Bergholt, Suff, dec.

35. 26 Oct. 2 Eliz. Hugh Jenns, M.A., Dean of St. Asaph v. Sir John Salysbury, Tydder Ap Robert, esq. and Hugh Pant on the elder, gent. Lease of the Deanery of St. Asaph including the mansion house there [Flint.]. Dismission.

36. 27 Nov. 3 Eliz. John Wield the elder of Writtle, Essex v. Henry Wield. Plaintiff's interest in a messuage called Barrowe and 120 acres of land in Writtle, Essex, which lands were conveyed to trustees including defendant during Queen Mary's time because plaintiff feared persecution for his religion and left Essex.

37. 28 Jan. 3 Eliz. Frances Chauncy and wife Alice, widow of Humphry Tyrell, esq. v. Benjamin Gonson, esq. Three hundred acres of wood and 200 acres of heath in Shenfield, Essex, contested as part of the manor of Great Warley, Essex. Dismission.

38. 12 Feb. 3 Eliz. John Devyke, gent v. William Burnell and others (named). Lease of a tenement and 2 gardens in St. John Street and in St. John's Lane, Midd., late owned by Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. Dismission.

39. 12 Feb. 3 Eliz. John Gardener of London, grocer v. Thomas Stambridge and James Bacon. Debts owed to plaintiff for goods sent to Edmund Gardener, grocer of London, in Barbary. Edmund Gardener, who died 1557, left a messuage in Budge Row, London, to the defendants for the purpose of paying his debts to plaintiff.

40. 10 Feb. 3 Eliz. Robert Coxe alias Cokes, John Goodman the elder, dec. and Thomas Pawlyn, dec. v. Ingram Wood (dec.) and John Wood. A messuage and 40 acres of land in Alkham, Kent. Dismission.

C78/18 See AALT for original document

1. 18 Nov. 3 Eliz. Arthur Sail, clerk and William Wever v. Henry Lewes and Thomas Williams. Lease of parsonage or prebend of Bedminster in Som. and Bristol, and a canonry in Cathedral See C78/24/13.

2. 19 Nov. 3 Eliz. John Knyght v. Ralph Jennyngs. Mortgage on lease of certain lands in Lambeth and Streatham, Surrey.

3. 21 Nov. 3 Eliz. William Wilkynson, clothier v. Gilbert Aystley alias Astley esq., and others (named). Lease of a messuage and 40 acres of land in Mykylwhayte in Bingley, Yorks.

4. 3 Feb. 3 Eliz. Anne Draycote, widow of Mark Draycote and Richard Draycote, their son v. Henry Draycote, eldest son. Estate of Mark Draycote, dec. with lands in Lastowe, Cadner, Draycott, Dertie, Kilburn and Heige, Derb. and customary lands held of manors of Horsley, Duffield, and Harston.

5. 27 Jan. 3 Eliz. John Daye v. Thomas Daye of Scoulton, Norf. Messuage and 30 acres of land in Badwell Ash, Suff, another messuage in Huston, Suff. Defendant is guardian of Edmund Daye, a minor.

6. 8 Feb. 3 Eliz. William Hodges of Middle Chinnock, Som, gent v. George Payne, John Bellowe and John Broxholme. Purchase of rectory of Charlton Adam, Som, from Crown, through other parties (i.e. two of the defendants), including charges of forged deeds and secret conveyances.

7. 1 Feb. 3 Eliz. Joan Gravenor, widow v. Lewes Ap Williams alias Robert Lewes. A tenement in the High Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warw. Dismission.

8. 11 Feb. 3 Eliz. William Smyth of London, 'broderer' v. John Sayer and other executors of John, Lord Conyers, dec. Debt of late Lord Conyers.

9. 11 Feb. 3 Eliz. John South of London, merchant taylor v. John Sayer and other executors of John, Lord Conyers. Debt of Lord Conyers.

10. 1 Feb. 3 Eliz. Robert Bagshawe of the Chapel in the Frith, Derb. v. Christopher Bagshawe. Messuage and 200 acres of land in Tideswell, Derb., and a messuage and 100 acres of land in Chapel in the Frith, Derb, estate of Edward Bagshawe, dec.

11. 3 Feb. 3 Eliz. Sir John Sogers and wife Katherine v. Richard Rogers, their son, and John Chettell. Life interest of Dame Katherine in manors of Lahgton and Littleton, Dors, their mortgage and alternative financial arrangements for Dame Katherine.

12. 10 Feb. 3 Eliz. Edward Bostock of Canterbury, John Vawce and Thomas Saunce v. George Broughton. Office of Keeper of Canterbury gaol: subject of involved private bargains, and leased for £30 p.a. to plaintiff.

13. 26 April 3 Eliz. John Comber (by his guardian) v. Thomas Poyntz and Richard Jackson. Customary lands of a messuage and 45 acres of land held of Poyntz' manor of North Ockendon, Essex. See C78/24/2.

14. 24 April 3 Eliz. Robert Harryson v. Sir George Harbart. Debts owed by John Craddock, gent, plaintiff's employer. Defendant is one of the executors of Craddock. Debts over sale to Richard Hackletts of London, skinner, of Welsh merchandise.

15. 24 April 3 Eliz. Sir Christopher Allen v. Francis Swanne of Lydd, Kent. Possession of 30 acres of land in Old Romney, Kent and of 40 acres of land in Lydd, Kent.

16. 28 April 3 Eliz. Ralph Bradbury and wife Maud v. Thomas Homersley, and others (named). Interest of plaintiff's wife in estate of John Leeke, dec, a messuage and 100 acres of land in Cheddleton, Staffs.

17. 12 May 3 Eliz. Oliver Carmynowe and wife Mary v. Richard Coryton and others (named). Legacy of 200 marks left to Mary Carmynowe by her father, Peter Coryton of West Newton, Corn, dec (See also C78/l8/l8).

18. 12 May 3 Eliz. John Curtys and wife Katherine v. Richard Coryton and others (named). Legacy of 200 marks left to Katherine Curtys by her father, Peter Coryton, of West Newton, Corn, dec (See also C78/18/17).

19. 10 May 3 Eliz. William Edden and wife Katherine v. Elizabeth Bleke, widow. Land and wood in Norton Lindsey, Warw, together with a common of pasture for 8 great beasts and 40 sheep. Dismission.

20. 1 May 3 Eliz. Harry Grene v. John Sherford and wife Elizabeth, executrix of Thomas Stevens, dec. Debts due to plaintiff from Thomas Stevens, dec, for whom Grene was 'servant and beer brewer'.

21. 24 April 3 Eliz. William Flett v. William Osborne. Two tofts and gardens and 24 acres of land in Hambledon, Denmead and Glidden, Hants. Dismission.

22. 28 April 3 Eliz. Thomas Cote, clerk, vicar of Stoke Gabriel, Devon v. Richard Holoway, gent. Thirty acres of land in Stoke Gabriel, Devon, claimed as part of the glebe lands. Dismission.

23. 10 June 3 Eliz. William Barrantyne v. Anthony Norman and others (named). A messuage and several parcels of land in Brenchley, Kent, estate of Robert Kippinge of Brenchley, dec, allegedly to plaintiff as Kippinge's godson.

24. 14 June 3 Eliz. William Harris of Walden, Essex, gent. v. Vincent Harris, his younger brother. Copyhold lands called Great Cockes and Barrockes with lands in Cold Norton, Essex, held of manor of Cold Norton.

25. 25 June 3 Eliz. Edward Garde v. Anthony Cole. Copyhold lands in E. Bergholt, Suff, held of manor of Spencers.

26. 25 June 3 Eliz. John Blunt, esq and wife Elizabeth, widow of Henry Peckham, esq. v. John Cosworth. Moiety of a life term in the manor of 'Lanteayn’, Corn, owned earlier by Lord Clinton.

27. 21 Oct. 3 Eliz. Laurence Coxton v. Thomas Rowse. Messuage called Welbecks and a pasture called Homefield in parish of St. James, in Colchester, Essex.

28. 17 Oct. 3 Eliz. Richard Brent, esq. v. Thomas Broughton, esq. Possession of evidences for properties of the late Paul Taverner's in Bristol and Som. (lands not specified). Dismission.

29. 30 Oct. 3 Eliz. Anne Penny, widow of Giles Penney, and her son Giles Penney v. Thomas Stempe, clerk. Lease of parsonage of Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorset and its tithes. Involves a late conventual lease of Milton Abbey, Dors. Defendant is Warden of Winchester College, new owner of the rectory.

30. 29 Oct. 3 Eliz. William Sowthacke and George Sowthacke v. John Leygh and others (named). Possession of the rectory of Isell, Cumb. Only John Leygh is a party to the suit, while rest of defendants are merely tenants. Dismission.

31. 3 Nov. 3 Eliz. John Teyler v. Richard Pulhowse. A messuage called Grene Place alias Pulhowse Lands with lands in 'Stanward', Heref or Herts, [county partly illegible]. Dismission.

32. 14 Oct. 3 Eliz. Isabel Cole, widow of William Cole of Nempnett, Som v. John Bavor and others (named). Possession of a customary holding during widow's life, in the manor of Regilbury, Som. Case already heard in Requests, 10 May, 2 Eliz. Dismission.

33. 24 Oct. 3 Eliz. Thomas Armorer and Stephen Prowde, churchwardens of St. Augustine's, Watling Street, London v. Oliver Hyde, gent. Legacies and conveyances of the late John Malte, merchant taylor of London to the parish of St. Augustine's Watling Street, including a 10s annual rent from his manor of Fulbrooke, Oxon

34. 23 Oct. 3 Eliz. John Truslowe (for Edmund Jennyns, a minor) v. Thomas Holloway. Lease of a capital messuage and 280 acres of land in Mildenhall, Wilts, alleged as of the estate of William Jennyns,dec. Widow of Jennyns subsequently married defendant.

35. 8 Nov. 3 Eliz. Nicholas Prowse of Totnes, Devon and wife Alice v. Walter Cosbye of Totnes, Devon. Lease of a messuage and garden in Totnes, Devon, and secret conveyances to defeat intent of plaintiff's agreement.

36. 10 Feb. 3 Eliz. John Jeffrey v. Sir Henry Tyrrell. Plaintiff exhibited a bill to the Queen's commissioners appointed to redress injuries to subjects whose goods had been unjustly taken from them in Mary's reign. Plaintiff claims he was then accused of heresy and left Essex, and lost his lease of a farm called Saint Margarets, in Little Burstead, Essex.

37. 12 Feb. 3 Eliz. Elizabeth Marten, widow v. Thomas Beard and wife Jane. Both women are daughters and co-heirs of Christopher Carye, dec, whose estate was worth about £20 p.a. from various lands in Chipping Wycombe, Quainton, Lee and Chalvey, Bucks. Dismission.

38. 11 Feb. 3 Eliz. George West, gent and wife Anne Cresacre v. William Lovelace of Henley, Oxon, gent. Jewels and ornaments of Anne West, which in her widowhood she delivered to defendant for safekeeping. Later she conveyed them to her eldest son Thomas More, and after that married George West. Dismission.

39. 28 April 3 Eliz. Robert Goodyer and wife Ellen, widow of Thomas Wynne of Whitechurch, Salop v. James Wynne. Discharged bonds of Thomas Wynne, dec to James Wynne, on which defendant has begun an action of debt against his mother.

40. 10 June 3 Eliz. Jane Lady Brereton, widow of Sir William Brereton v. Sir Ralph Bagnall. Lease of the grange of Westwood and Woodcraft in Lowe, Staffs. Defendant is owner of the property through a grant by the Crown, temp. Edw. VI.

41. 16 June 3 Eliz. George Magnus v. Simon Suell and wife Katherine and Rose Edwards. Moiety of 1 messuage and 30 acres of land in Gosberton and Quadring, Lincs. Plaintiff conveyed moiety of his property to another when he fled for fear of persecution for religion. Defendants are daughters of Thomas Edwards, to whom plaintiff conveyed the property.

42. 16 June 3 Eliz. Richard Over of Beaconsfield, Bucks, yeoman v. Christopher Fyssher. A grove of wood called Lynchewell Grove in Wooburn, Bucks and a field adjoining called Lynchewell Field. Dismission.

43. 21 Oct. 3 Eliz. William Webbe v. Richard Rombold and wife Joan. Customary holding of the manor of Hinxton, in Hinxton, Cambs.

44. 11 Nov. 3 Eliz. Robert Palmer of Doncaster, Yorks, butcher v. Germain Pynder, Katherine Pynder and Robert Pynder. Rectory of Growle, Lines, and tithes of Eastoft, Lincs.

45. 8 Nov. 3 Eliz. Edmund Wakeham and wife Katherine v. Thomas Stewkeley, gent and wife Alice. Legacy to Katherine Wakeham, daughter of John Burley of Devon, dec. Defendant's wife is widow of Burley.

46. 30 Oct. 3 Eliz. Robert Woodman, executor of Thomas Woodman, dec. v. Thomas Woodman, his brother. Disputed claims to be executor of the testament of Thomas Woodman, dec. [partly illegible]

47. 21 Oct. 3 Eliz. William Berryman v. Sir Urian Brereton and wife Lady Jane, widow of Edmund Lord Bray. Manor of Stoke D'Abernon, Surrey. Dismission [badly damaged]

C78/19 See AALT for original document

1. 18 Nov. 4 Eliz. Sir John Horsey v. George Sydenham, esq. of Cleeve, Som. Failure to complete agreement and seal conveyances, involving obligation to pay £100 each to the daughters of John Stocker, esq. 2. 24 Nov. 4 Eliz. Henry Norris, esq. and wife Margery, a daughter of Lord Williams of Thame v. William Lenthall. Lands of late abbey of Thame in Latchford, Oxon, and arrears of rent.

3. 10 Feb. 4 Eliz. Churchwardens of St Mary Magdalen in Milk Street, St. Nicholas Acon beside Lombard Street, St. Benet Fink, and St. Olave in Hart Street v. Thomas Altham and Richard Palladye. Legacies in will of Sir John Allen, Alderman of London to the poor of the four , endowed by his lands in Plumsted and Wickham, Kent, which he bequeathed to Sir William Gray for that purpose.

4. 23 April 4 Eliz. James Way, son of John Way of Upton Noble, Som. v. John Pypett, Vincent Mompesson and John Tracye. Lease of parcel called Hickes Park in Witham Friary, Som. Dismission.

5. 11 May 4 Eliz. Sir Thomas Newman v. Richard Boney. Acquittances and debts claimed by plaintiff, once Receiver-general of Crown lands north of the Trent from defendant, a particular receiver. Dismission.

6. 5 May 4 Eliz. Jasper Strowde of Bedminster, Som. v. Thomas Burley. Lease of 2 messuages and farms, one called Garrardes Holde [no place stated] made by monastery of Milton, Dors, in Dec. 29 Hen. VIII. Dismission. 7. 25 April 4 Eliz. John Stowell, esq. v. George, Lord Zouche. Manor of North Molton, Devon and. advowsons of North Molton and Black Torrington, Devon. Revival of case first heard in 28 Hen. VIII. Dismission.

8. 16 June 4 Eliz. Harry Macye v. Andrew Baynton and William Browne. Lease of pasture and meadow ground called Woodraede in Bremhill, Wilts and an annuity of 10 marks out of manor of Bremhill. Baynton is owner of the lands. Wrongful detention of deeds.

9. 6 June 4 Eliz. Trinity College, Oxon v. Richard Lord Riche. Lands of the Rectory of Great Waltham, Essex, purchased from Riche previously by Sir Thomas , and granted by Pope as part of endowment of his college, Trinity College, Oxon.

10. 9 June 4 Eliz. Thomas Audley of Berechurch, Essex, esq v. Sir George Norton and others (named). Alleged promise to lease manor of Woodham Ferris, property of plaintiff, to one of defendants. Dismission.

11. 15 June 4 Eliz. Simon Norwiche, son of John Norwiche of Brampton, Northants v. Alice Norwiche, late wife of John Norwiche. Manors of Brampton Overhall, Brampton Netherhall and Brampton Stacie, Northants.

12. 1 June 4 Eliz. Sir John Horsey v. Thomas Phillipps, esq of Montacute, Som. Obligation in sum of £300 held by defendant who is plaintiff's brother-in-law, that plaintiff will not play at dice.

13. 31 Oct. 4 Eliz. William Halam and wife Anne, daughter of Thomas Church, dec. v. John Goodwyn. Estate of Thomas Church, dec, with lands in Crayford, Kent. Dismission.

14. 3 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Button of London, apprentice and his sister Alice Dutton of Chester and 3 other daughters of Fulk Dutton of Chester, dec. v. Richard Dutton. Abbots Hall and other premises in Chester, part of estate of Fulk Dutton of Chester, dec. Dismission.

15. 12 Oct. 4 Eliz. Gabriel Pledall of Chippenham, Wilts, gent v. John Saynt John, esq. and others (named). Rights of common in the forest of Braydon, Wilts, of the tenants of the manor of Midgehall in Lydiard Tregoze, Wilts. Dismission.

16. 31 Oct. 4 Eliz. John Tyrrell of Bridgewater, Som and wife Elizabeth, daughter of Roger Kent v. Reynold Warner and Thomas Nosse. Lease of rectory and tithes of Milverton, Som.

17. 14 Nov. 4 Eliz. Philip Manwaryng, esq. v. Anne Manwaryng, widow of Randal Manwaryng, and son Henry Manwaryng. Swanley Hall and other lands of the Manwaryng family in Acton, Ches.

18. 19 Oct. 4 Eliz. Christopher Barnard of Gray's Inn v. William Casson. Copyhold estate of plaintiff's father, James Barnard of Leeds, Yorks, held of manor of -[blank], Yorks. Dismission.

19. 26 Oct. 4 Eliz. Humphrey Walrond, one of the Six Clerks of Chancery v. Robert Cuffe and Peter Dwelly. Evidence concerning 6 acres of land in Ashill, Som.

20. 24 Oct. 4 Eliz. Griffith Ap David of Kent v. Roger Ap Roberte and Lewes John Davie. ‘Higgins Lands' (40 acres) in 'Beans', in Clyro, Radnor.

21. 10 Nov. 4 Eliz. Anthony Carleton v. William Fawknor, esq. Customary holding of manor of Waterfield Esher, in Surrey.

22. 4 Nov. 4 Eliz. Thomas Tubbe v. William Wirdman. Copyhold estate of a cottage and 12 acres in manor of Charlton in Charlton, [county not stated].

23. 10 Oct. 4 Eliz. Thomas Wraynford and Florie Baratone v. Sir Robert Stafford and wife Jane. Evidences for manor of Chelvey and advowson of church of Chelvey, Som. Dismission.

24. 9 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Hollowaye v. Andrew Queney. Claims defendant, a bailiff of Stratford upon Avon, corruptly aided Thomas Rawlins to avoid a judgment of debt in favour of plaintiff in town court of Stratford. Dismission.

25. 13 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Gentyll and other inhabitants of hamlet of Over Atberie in parish of Trent, Som. v. Robert Eliott, clerk, rector of Trent. Obligation to support a priest at chapel of Over Atberie, Som. [Dors.]

26. 18 Oct. 4 Eliz. Joan Hollocke, administratrix of goods of Nicholas Whyte of Winchelsea, Sussex v. Thomas Reather and wife Alice. Debts of Alice Reather's first husband to Nicholas Whyte, dec.

27. 29 April 4 Eliz. James Harvye v. Margaret Boughton and others (named). Debt of £600 owed by Thomas Boughton, dec. to plaintiff. Boughton died intestate, leaving plaintiff with an interest in his manor of Mardyke in Hornchurch, Essex.

28. 23 April 4 Eliz. Richard Braken, esq. v. Godfrey Swayn of the Middle Temple. Dispute over various lands and tenancies claimed by both parties in Chesterton, Cambs, subject of an earlier agreement between the parties. Plaintiff seeks enforcement of the agreement.

29. 9 June 4 Eliz. Vincent Warner, son of William Warner v. William Saunders. Manor of Parrock Iriham with 6 messuages, an iron mill and 400 acres of land in Hartfield, Sussex, involving a mortgage. Dismission.

30. 18 Dec. 4 Eliz. John Hownde v. Matthew Colclughe. Bargain and sale of a parcel of land in Calkwell in Guisnes in Marches of , just before Calais was lost in 1558. Plaintiff bound himself in £200 to complete the purchase. 31. 28 Nov. 4 Eliz. Susan Heydon, widow of George Heydon, esq. and son of Edward Heydon v. John Heydon and William Sherman. Execution of certain terms in the testament of George Heydon, esq, dec, involving sale of certain leases to fulfil a debt of £500. 32. 23 April 4 Eliz. Nicholas Sympson v. Hamnet Bracy. The estate of Nicholas Sympson, dec, including a messuage called Tychemarshe with 300 acres of land in Chigwell, Essex and an inn called The Sign of the Crucifix, in Southwark, Surrey.

33. 23 April 4 Eliz. Ellen Hopkyn, widow of Wolfrey Hopkyn of Swaffham Prior, Cambs v. John Adams. Lease of manor of Shadworth, with appurtenant lands in Combs, owned by Queen's College, Cambridge.

34. 13 June 4 Eliz. Alice Higham, widow of Thomas Higham of Shudy Camps, Camb. and Robert Higham v. George Higham. Widow and younger son claim two messuages and lands in Shudy Camps, Cambs, according to will of Thomas Higham, dec.

35. 22 Oct. 4 Eliz. William Adam of Tydd Wytham, Cambs, gent. v. Geoffrey Colvyll of Newton [Cambs], gent. Twenty three acres of land in Newton, Cambs, claimed by plaintiff as cousin and right heir of a previous holder, but claimed as an escheat by defendant, lord.

36. 27 Oct. 4 Eliz. John Synfer v. John Blagrave. Possession of a tenement in Reading, Berks, demised by defendant to plaintiff by word of mouth only at a small rent as part of a marriage arrangement.

37. Nov. 4 Eliz. Thomas Webbe v. Margaret Webbe, widow, executrix of John Webbe of Shepton Mallet, Som. Plaintiff claims legacies left in testament of John Webbe, clothier, for his service as an apprentice for many years. [partly illegible]