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C78/20 See AALT for original document
1. 14 Oct. 3 Eliz. Master and Fellows of Caius and Gonville, Cambridge v. Sir Thomas Ragland and wife Dame Anne. Land belonging to the manor of Houghton, Norf. Detention of deeds and enclosure of waste.
2. 6 Nov. 3 Eliz. Henry Parry, James Williams v. Kobert Okey alias Norris. Conventual lease of a tenement called The Lamb in the Hoop in Abchurch Lane, London.
3. 16 0ct. 3 Eliz. Anthony Cope v. Joyce Cope, widow and others (named). Messuage and shop, in the shambles at Banbury, Oxon. with land in Banbury and elsewhere and an annual rent of £5 from the manor of Hanwell, Oxon. Dismission.
4. 20 Oct. 3 Eliz. Rice Meredith David ap Ithell of London v. Jenner ap Meredith ap Gruff and Robert ap John ap David ap Ithell. Two messuages with lands in Llaniestyn, Caern. Dismission.
5. 4 Nov. 3 Eliz. Cuthbert Vaughan and wife Elizabeth, widow of William Twysden, esq. v. Thomas Twysden. Messuage called Chelmyngton and 500 acres in Chart, Kingsnoth, Shadoxhurst, Ivychurch and Eastbridge, Kent.
6. 13 Oct. 3 Eliz. Alexander Cotton and wife Mary v. Owen Clune of London, draper. Messuage in St Andrew Hubbard, London. Dismission.
7. 21 Oct. 3 Eliz. John Mimes of London, gent. v. George Watton. Messuage in Noak Hill and other lands in Haveringwell and Dagnams, [Essex]. Dismission.
8. 10 Nov. 3 Eliz. William Harris of Maiden, Essex v. Arthur, Christopher and Edward Harris. Recognizance whereby plaintiff and George Harris, dec. were bound to William Harris, dec. Defendants are William's executors. Dismission.
9. 12 Feb. 3 Eliz. Richard Galton, gent. v. Joan Lovys, widow. Mortgage and redemption of four messuages in St John's Street in St Sepulchre without Newgate, London.
10. 6 May 3 Eliz. Leonard Eaton of Enford, Wilts. v. Thomas Katon and William Leversage. Lease of pasture called Sewels in Westbury, Wilts.
11. 6 May 3 Eliz. Christopher Coote, esq. and wife, Dame Anne, widow of Sir Edmund knyvet and John Flowerdewe, esq. v. Francis Southwell, esq. and wife Barbara. Wardship of Richard Catlyn and the manor of Hethersett, Norf.
12. 17 June 3 Eliz. William Kordaunte of Turvey, Beds. esq. and wife Agnes v. Thomas Trotter and wife, Jane. Eight messuages with lands in Westmorton, Elwick, Sheraton, Hutton and Castle Eden, Durh.
13. 25 June 3 Eliz. Sir Henry Sydney v. Thomas Southwell, esq. Estate of Sir Robert Southwell, dec. and the conveyance of the site of the monastery of Bermondsey, Surrey.
14. 28 Nov. 3 Eliz. Edmund Bockyng, esq. v. Richard Auckland and George Kensham. Sale of the reversion of the manor of Bellowes [in Stanway] Essex, and a statute staple concerning the same.
15. 18 Nov. 3 Eliz. Nicholas Tanner and wife Alice v. John Catcott of 'Tynod', Wilts. Messuage and land in Rudge in Beckington, Som. Dismission.
16. 24 Nov. 3 Eliz. Elinor and Alice Newporte v. Robert Newporte, gent. Salt vats, and lands in Droitwich, Rushock and Woodcote, Worcs, late of William Newporte of Rushock, dec.
17. 4 Feb. 3 Eliz. Mary Blounte v. Edward Popham, esq. Reversion of the moiety of lands in Salisbury, Wilts, late of Alice, widow of Humphrey Blounte.
18. 27 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Surges of Colne, Hunts, gent. v. Elizabeth Lynne, widow. Evidences relating to the manors of Colne, Hunts, and 'Colne' in Caxton, Cambs.
19. 18 Nov. 4 Eliz. Peter Horsey, clerk v. William Cifrewast, gent. Parsonage of More Crichel, Dors, exchanged for that of Tollard Royal, Wilts. Presentation of plaintiff voided.
20. 18 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Glascock, gent. v. Thomas Latham, esq., William Grove and Thomas Thargood. Lease of a moiety of the manor of 'Lyberye' in Little Kundon, Herts, and sale of a moiety of the woods of the manor there. Dismission.
21. 27 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Hill of London, cutler and wife Joan v. Walter Welles. Messuage in Woodstaff Street in the city of Worcester. Dismission.
22. 20 Oct. 3 Eliz. John Gavell and wife Alice v. Robert Golder. Lease of 16 messuages and tenements in the Strand in parish of St Savoy, Kidd. Case heard previously in court of Requests. Dismission.
23. 16 June 3 Eliz. John Jakes of London, merchant taylor v. Christopher Wilford. The estate of John Jakes, plaintiff's father: debts and obligations of several merchants in the Dansig trade.
24. 3 Dec. 1560 [sic] William Horden and wife Margaret v. John Dodmer. Manor of Gore [in Upchurch], Kent, and lands in Canterbury, Kent and in 'Puttenheath', Wimbledon, Surrey.
25. 12 Feb. 4 Eliz. Robert Wingefield of Upton, Northants., esq. v. Edward Gierke, of Hadleigh, Suff., esq. The ownership of the third part of Moche Wood in the manor of Layham, Suff.
26. 16 Oct. 3 Eliz. William Grice, gent, and wife Katherine, widow of Anthony Totto of London v. William Glaseor, gent. Lease of a messuage with lands in Kiteham, Surrey; 6 acres of customary land belonging to the manor of Ravensbury, Surrey.
27. 20 Nov. 3 Eliz. Cuthbert Bewick v. Sir Robert Brandlyng. Moiety of grain tithes in the parish of St Nicholas, Newcastle, Northumbs, conventual lease from Carlisle Abbey. Case heard previously in council of the North.
28. 11 Feb. 3 Eliz. Thomas Bennet and wife Cicely v. Robert Lyllye and wife Rose. Messuage and 40 acres of arable in Bramford, Suff. Dismission.
29. 10 Feb. 3 Eliz. Richard Wheler and wife Joan and Richard Smith v. John Tirrell and wife Christian. Settlement of the estate of John Smith, dec. late husband of defendant, Christian.
30. 29 Apr. 3 Eliz. Richard. Kyng v. John Poster. Messuages, lands and a sheepcourse for 360 sheep in Exning, Suff. Dismission.
31A. 3 May 5 Eliz. Robert Grey of Kenilworth, Warw. gent. v. Richard Taverner, esq. and Roger Taverner, gent. Purchase of 54 messuages in Kenilworth from defendants.
31B. 12 May 5 Eliz. James and Thomas Taverner v. John Wolvye, clerk. Conveyance of lands in Brisley, Bittering, Wissingset and Horningtoft and elsewhere in Norf.
32. 24 Apr. 3 Eliz. Churchwardens of All Saints, Hastings, Sussex v. Edward Durrunt. Rent from messuages and lands in Hastings, Gesbyng' [? Gensing) and elsewhere in Sussex: modification of a decree of 16 Feb. 37 Henry VIII re case of Michael Knight et al v. Churchwardens of All Saints.
33. 7 May 3 Eliz. Benedict Rodrigues and Emmanuel Caldera, merchants of Spain v. Fifteen Assurers of the city of London and the Company of Bonaventures. Insurance of a ship loaded at 'Calicut in the Indias': names the brokers. Involves a commission of London merchants appointed to hear the dispute.
34. 17 June 3 Eliz. Richard Lovejoy of Little Karlow, Bucks, husbandman v. John Burlacye. Lease of Monkton Farm in Little Marlow.
35. 21 June 3 Eliz. William Hawes and Thomas Eylward, yeomen, wardens of Sevenoaks Free School and others (named) v. Thomas Smith, Thomas Argall and Edmund Jennye. Dispute over a benefaction by John Potkyn to the 'Freescole' in Sevenoaks. A house called The Starre in Bread Street, London.
36. 19 June 3 Eliz. John Danbye of London, tailor v. Thomas Kettam. Possession of, and access to, Wyske Close in Little Danbye, Yorks. Dismission.
37. 19 June 3 Eliz. Richard Roger of Ewell, Surrey, labourer v. Robert Roger. Messuage with 3 acres of land in Ewell.
38. 18 Nov. 3 Eliz. John Hewcomen, gent. v. Nicholas Gyrlington. Conveyance of the manor of Barnbow in Barwick, Yorks., once of John Grenefeld, dec.
39. 26 Nov. 3 Eliz. William Carowe and wife Elizabeth, guardians of Ellen Bawde, infant v. George Duffield and wife Agnes. Two messuages in Pulbourn, Cambs.
40 27 Oct. 3 Eliz. Robert Dawton and wife Agnes, administratrix of Robert Wynter, dec. v. Thomas Sparke, clerk and George Wynter, clerk. Lease of 12 tenements and a mill in Eenham, Northumb. Dismission.
41. 13 Nov. 3 Eliz. Thomas Broxholme of Messingham, Lincs, yeoman v. Nicholas Cooke. Messuage in Messingham.
42. 15 Nov. 3 Eliz. Robert Harryson v. Leonard Hollynworth. Messuage and land in Everton, Notts. Dismission.
43. 4 Nov. 3 Eliz. Alice Lovell, widow of John of Shepton Mallet, Som. v. Alice Strowde, widow. Customary land called Rowley belonging to the manor of Shepton Mallet.
44. 11 Nov. 3 Eliz. John Crofte of Walpole, Norf. yeoman v. Richard Rede. Bargain and sale of Lawgate Farm in Wrangle, Lincs
45. 27 Oct. 3 Eliz. Richard Dowse of Chilworth, Hants, yeoman v. Robert Bybbard. Messuage in Anton, Hants. Dismission.
C78/21 See AALT for original document
1. 27 Apr. 4 Eliz. Anthony Hydden alias Clyddisdale v. Henry Clifford, esq. and Anthony Clifford. Lease of manors of Hidden and Eddington, Berks. Involves a conventual lease. Already heard in Requests. Defendant is plaintiff's uncle.
2. 15 April 4 Eliz. Peter Marew v. John Patt. Lease of messuage called The Swan and a garden in St Katherine-by-the Tower, London. Enforcing a decree of 25 Nov, 4 Eliz.
3. 5 May 4 Eliz. Robert Lynsey v. Richard Wyeth. Manor of Buckenham in Horham, Suff. Dismission.
4. 16 Apr. 4 Eliz. Joan Gibbes of Rickmansworth, Herts, widow, executrix of Agnes Peterson, dec. v. William Samon of Lee, Kent. Failure of defendant to complete a bargain to supply 25,000 boards called barrel sides to Robert Peterson of London, cooper.
5. 25 April 4 Eliz. Lady Jane Cotton, widow of Sir Richard Cotton v. Robert Fletcher, gent. Lease of the manor of Ince, Ches, and rent due.
6. 1 May 4 Eliz. Sir Edward Fynes, Lord Clinton and Say v. Nicholas Bunney and Anthony Wylson. Lease of Epworth manor, Belgrave Park, and lands in Belton, etc. in the Isle of Axholme, Lincs. Leases originally to Alexander Banester, dec, formerly husband of Margaret Bunney.
7. [?4 Eliz. Date not given] Ruben Stynton, clerk and bailiffs of Bridgenorth v. Roger Smythe, esq. Control of alleged 'Hospital’ of St. James near Bridgenorth. Already heard before Council in the Marches. [Salop]. Dismission.
8. 15 April 4 Eliz. George Parker of Northchurch, Herts, tanner v. John Newdigate, esq. Customary holdings of the manor of Harefield in Harefield, Midd.
9. 29 May 4 Eliz. John Cavell and wife Alice v. Robert Golder. Lease of 16 messuages in the Strand in the parish of St. Savoy [St. Mary le Strand], already heard in Requests.
10. 2 May 4 Eliz. Richard Ivott v. Thomas Parnell of London, sadler. Lease of a farm in Grays Thurrock, Essex, by defendant to plaintiff.
11. 1 June 4 Eliz. Edmund Chapman and wife Anne v. Thomas Rowse, esq. Estate of Anne Chapman's father, Robert Brightyewe, dec, in manor of Sotherton, in Sotherton, Suff. Dismission.
12. 4 May 4 Eliz. John Statham, gent. v. John Sacheverell, esq. Two messuages and 540 acres of land in Alsop, Snelston and Rosington, Derb. See also C78/21/30.
13. 5 May 4 Eliz. Jane Sarger of Sherbourne, Dors, widow v. Thomas Chaffyn the younger and wife Anne. Fulfillment of terms of a conveyance of lease of manor of Sherbourne, Dors., by which plaintiff gave farm to her daughter, now Anne Chaffyn.
14. 19 Oct. 4 Eliz. John Segeswike and other tenants of manor of Dent, Yorks v. William Redmayne, esq. Enforcement of a previous agreement concerning the customs of tenant right and rents and services due to defendant as lord of the manor.
15. 15 Nov. 4 Eliz. Philip Curson v. Robert Karvyle alias Carvile, Humphrey Carvile, Christopher Carvile. Lease of a farm and lands in Tottenhall, Norf.
16. Michaelmas term, 4 Eliz. Edward Rye v. Richard Whalley. Manor of Whitwell, in Whitwell, Creswell, Barlborough and Harlesthorpe, Derb, and earlier bargains of sale.
17. 13 Oct. 4 Eliz. Thomas Onslowe of London, grocer (now dec) and his son Thomas Onslowe v. John Warde and son Francis Warde. Lands in Baschurch, Salop. Dismission.
18. 10 Oct. 4 Eliz. Thomas Partshill alias Partesoil, gent. v. Sir Humphrey Ratclif. Manor of Riseley alias Partsoil in Riseley, Beds, Dismission.
19. 9 Feb. 4 Eliz. Stephen Keble v. Henry Blage and others (named). Copyhold lands in manor of Mendlesham, Suff, and mortgage raised on them. Involves forgeries of manorial court rolls.
20. 9 Dec. 4 Eliz. William [Herbert] earl of Pembroke v. Morgan Mathewe and others (named). Fees (called 'mises') claimed by the earl from inhabitants of the lordships of Miskin and Glyn Rhonda, Glam, granted to him by Crown in July 1547.
21. 2 June 4 Eliz. John Bastwicke of Romford, Essex v. John Monnes. Sale of five parcels of land in Romford, Essex.
22. 4 June 4 Eliz. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge v. Francis Hynde of Maddingley, Cambs., esq. A rent of 50s p.a.claimed by the College out of the manor of ‘Gretton', Cambs.
23. 26 Nov. 5 Eliz.
John Puleston, gent v. Robert Puleston, esq. Capital messuage and 11 other messuages, a water mill and 326 acres of land in Broughton and Wrexham, Derb.
24. 26 Nov. 5 Eliz. William Skipwythe, esq. v. Ralph Skipwythe and Edward Skipwythe, his brothers. Possession of their father's lease of manor and rectory of Tring [Herts].
25. 4 Feb. 5 Eliz. Edward Lane v. Sir John Fermor and John Adams. Customary land held for 3 lives of the manor of Halstock, Dors.
26. 19 Nov. 5 Eliz. Rowland Bulkeley of London, gent v. Sir Philip Egerton and others (named). A messuage and lands in Barretts Pole, Ches. Dismission.
27. 11 Feb. 5 Eliz. Thomas Cooke v. George Stowforde and William Cooke. Lease of messuage and land in Ottery St. Mary, Devon allegedly made by plaintiff's father John Cooke of Ottery St. Mary, esq. to plaintiff.
28. 18 Nov. 5 Eliz. Richard Lewis v. Hugh Parry, esq. Lease of small parcels of land in Kivernoll, Heref, part of manor of Kilpeck, Heref.
29. 12 Feb. 5 Eliz. John Bade v. John Brame. Debts claimed by plaintiff from defendant's brother Robert Brame, dec.
30. 25 Nov. 5 Eliz. John Statham v. John Sacheverell.
C78/22 See AALT for original document
1. 24 Nov. 4 Eliz. Bartholomew Feilde, Katherine Feilde, Anne Feilde v. John Fitz, gent. Lease of 7 messuages with gardens in parish of St. Saviour, Southwark, Surrey, and their repair.
2. 27 Nov. 4 Eliz. George Lewes v. Thomas Betelson. Lease of a messuage called Dayehouse with lands in Aston, Salop. Dismission.
3. 19 Nov. 4 Eliz. Margaret Brickilbanck, widow of Nicholas B, and William Brickilbanck v. John Borough. Bills of debts owed to plaintiff's late husband. Dismission.
4. 3 Feb. 4 Eliz. Edward Boiler and wife Elizabeth v. Humphrey Essex, esq. Lease of messuage called Maggotts Myll in Wilts. [place not given].
5. 10 Feb. 4 Eliz. John Harvye v. John Blackcaller. Lease of closes of land called Assherudge in Harbeton, Devon, and fine paid to obtain the lease.
6. 3 Feb. 4 Eliz. Sir Robert Tyrwhyte of Kettelby, Lincs v. Hamond Whychcote, esq. Entailed manors of Dunston, Anwick, Hapswell, and Melton with lands in Spytlestrete, Upton and Helmswell, Lincs. Dismission.
7. 10 Feb. 4 Eliz. Thomas Fransham, gent. v. Edward Harvye. A water mill and fulling mill at Woodford, Glos. Dismission.
8. 10 Feb. 4 Eliz. Anthony Haydon of Holbeach, Lincs, gent. v. Jacomyn Goodyere, widow. The third part of a tenement and 4 acres of land in Thorney and Iver, Bucks. Dismission.
9. 28 April 4 Eliz. Margaret Cousin alias Chapman of Marlborough and Richard Grey of London v. John Cousin alias Chapman. Three messuages and 2 cottages in Marlborough, part of estate of William Cousin alias Chapman, dec.
10. 18 April 4 Eliz. John Savage of Reymerston, Norf. and Thomas Crane of Norwich v. Sir Richard Southwell of Woodrising, Norf. Rights of timber, common grazing and intercommoning in waste grounds between manors of Reymerston alias Calverley Hall and Cranworth, Norf.
11. 2 June 4 Eliz. Richard Joyner v. Luke Beauforest. Profits and repairs of the manor of Guddesdon, Oxon, purchased by plaintiff's late father and leased to defendant for term of years.
12. 15 June 4 Eliz. Jasper Pyssher, a Six Clerk of Chancery v. Robert Constable, esq. Lease of two parcels of pasture in Nuneaton, Warw.
13. 13 June 4 Eliz. Agnes Casselake, widow, John Zelake and John Richarde v. Richard Martyn. A messuage and 68 acres of land in Parringdon, Devon. Dismission.
14. 20 Oct. 4 Eliz. David Taylour v. John Taylour and John Copner. Sixteen acres of land in Pembridge, Heref. Dismission.
15. 16 Nov. 4 Eliz. Thomas Taylour of London, capper v. Roger Wright of Nantwich, Ches. A 'whiche house of 6 leeds’ in Nantwich, Ches. Dismission.
16. 14 Oct. 4 Eliz. Lewis Forde v. Robert Constable, esq. Lease of several pastures in Eaton, Warw., made originally by Sir Marmaduke Constable. See also C78/22/12.
17. 28 Oct. 4 Eliz. Henry Hynde of Finchamstead, Berks, gent. v. Gerard Salvyn and others (named). The administration of estate of Matthew Hynde, dec. Defendants were given administration of the estate by Anthony Salvyn, M.A., official of the bishop of Durham.
18. 18 Nov. 5 Eliz. Edmund James of Slapton, Bucks, yeoman and wife Joan v. Andrew Kettelbye. Detention of legacy left in the will of John Kettelbye to daughter Joan, one of plaintiffs.
19. 27 Nov. 5 Eliz. Nicholas Yarham v. Henry Yarham. Estate of William Yarham, dec. in Bintree, Norf, including free and copyhold lands.
20. 21 June 5 Eliz. John Wyndesor v. Hobert Benyson. Copyhold lands of plaintiff's brother, Andrew Wyndesor in St. Michael Rural, Herts, held of the manor of Kingsbury.
21. 11 May 5 Eliz. Thomas Benton and his father John Benton, esq. v. Thomas Pygott. Manors of Caversfield, Bucks [Oxon] and Bucknell, Oxon, and contested wills of John Langston, dec. Case sent to the Bucks, assizes, and plaintiff seeks execution in Chancery.
22. 27 Nov. 5 Eliz. Edward Lane of Halstock, Dors, yeoman and others v. Thomas Howard, Viscount Howard of Bindon. Copyhold lands in Winterbourne, Dors, held of the manor of Winterbourne; defendant, lord of Winterbourne.
23. 18 June 5 Eliz. Robert Chetwyn v. Robert Barnfeild of Newport, Salop. Several mortgages on the manor of Aston, Salop, and arrangements of plaintiff to repay his loans.
24. 19 June 5 Eliz. Richard Peerson of Mixbury, Oxon v. Dame Elizabeth Wellesborne and Nicholas Ethell alias Laurence. Lease of 3 messuages and certain lands in Mixbury, Oxon, late owned by Osney abbey, and game rights in the lands.
25. 15 May 5 Eliz. Gilbert Wheler of Great Rollright, Oxon, gent v. Sir Thomas Pakington. Plaintiff claims Pakington is obstructing his passage for carrying wood from Westwood Wood, Worcs. Dismission.
26. 4 May 5 Eliz. Thomas Lynnett of Barking, Essex, and wife Anne v. Margaret Maddey alias Madewe and Anne Maddey. Estate of Thomas Maddey alias Madewe, dec. of a mansion house and 170 acres of land in Astbury, Ches. Plaintiff was daughter of Maddey by a marriage that was later annulled in ecclesiastical court. Dismission.
27. 22 June 5 Eliz. Thomas Wyggyns of Chalgrove, Oxon. v. Robert Grenyng. Copyhold lands of the manor of Chalgrove, Oxon. Dismission.
28. 9 Feb. 5 Eliz. Robert Lee and wife Margaret v. George Streightley. Lease of the manor of Wheatfield, Oxon. Dismission.
29. 18 June 3 Eliz. William Lacy of Hartrowe, Som, and wife Joan v. John Brimsmeade. £365 delivered by Joan Lacy while she was a widow to defendant, in order to purchase lands for her son, then under age. Defendant bought some customary lands in the manor of Taunton Deane, Som, but has not conveyed them to the child.
30. 13 May 3 Eliz. Margaret Christofer v. John Chalener. Copyhold lands of,manor of Doddeswell in West Hoathly, Sussex, held previously by plaintiff's cousin John Christofer. Dismission.
31. 17 May 3 Eliz. John Ap Richard Ap Hoell alias Whytford v. William Ap Merideth. Twenty seven acres of land in Llewerllid and Diserth Flints.
32. 10 June 3 Eliz. Elizabeth Comes alias Combs widow v. Thomas Walsyngham of Chislehurst, Kent. Debts and obligations owed by defendant to Thomas Combs alias Comes of Chislehurst, Kent, dec. Dismission.
33. 10 June 3 Eliz. Edward Herbert, esq. v. Richard Ap Thomas and John Huys. Messuage and 80 acres of land in Weston Madoc, Mont. Defendants disclaim any interest.
34. 24 April 3 Eliz. John Baker v. Ralph Symondes, Thomas Hopper and Anthony Lede. A capital messuage, another messuage in Maidstone, and 3 pieces of pasture in Marden, Kent. Dismission.
35. 22 Nov. 4 Eliz. William, Stephen, Richard, Hugh and Robert Yorke, sons of William Yorke, dec. v. John Forster, Thomas Charlton and William Churche. Term of years remaining on leases of two pastures in Huntington in Wenlock lordship and in Wellington Hay, Salop. Widow of William Yorke, dec. covenanted with Charlton and Churche to take over pastures for a short period, but they leased them to a third party, Forster.
36. 5 Dec. 4 Eliz. Richard Blackwall of Calke, Derb, esq. v. William Bradborne and others. Plaintiff claims his wife Alice, the widow of John Priest of London, dec., allowed a large amount of money, jewels, chattels of plaintiffs to be taken from his house. Defendant Bradborne was married to daughter of John Priest and claimed the chattels as her inheritance.
37. 17 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Danett, gent and wife Elizabeth v. Richard Mitton, of Oswestry, Salop. Jewels, money and armour, once the property of Sir Thomas Gray, Lord Gray, which were given to defendant by Gray before his attainder to keep. Defendant's wife has a royal grant of June, 1554 to all the goods of the attainted Ld. Gray.
38. 22 Nov. 4 Eliz. Robert Grosse of Muckleford, Dors, yeoman v. Nicholas Megges and wife Jane. Copyhold lands held of the manor of Bradford Peverell, and common of pasture, in Muckleford, Dors.
39. 19 Nov. 4 Eliz. John Walsyngham of Ryarsh, Kent, yeoman v. Richard and Roger Walsyngham. Lands in Ryarsh and Addington, Kent, of plaintiff's father, Walter Walsyngham, dec. Defendants are the younger sons.
40. 27 Oct. 3 Eliz. Laurence Hyde of Temple Combe, Som, gent. v. Anthony Venables. Ex-chantry property in Aston and Pickmere in parish of Great Budworth, Ches, late belonging to chapel in Stretford in Manchester, and another messuage with appurtences in Budworth.
41. 17 Nov. 4 Eliz. Alexander Crane and wife Agnes and Alice Coleman, daughters of Robert Coleman of Hacheston, Suff, dec. v. John and William Corbold. Messuage and 16 acres of land in Thorndon, Suff claimed by Agnes and Alice as daughters and only children of Robert Coleman, dec.
42. 27 Oct. 3 Eliz. William Peke of London, goldsmith v. Gregory Warnar. Estate of John Peke of Wellingborough, dec, plaintiff's father, including lease of site of manor of Wellingborough, Northants and chattels.
43. 25 Nov. 4 Eliz. Sir Thomas Gryffyn and wife Jane, daughter of Richard Newton, dec v. John Horner and Richard Morgan. A watercourse leading to a tucking mill at Babington, Som. Plaintiffs claim that defendant Horner has turned the course of the watercourse towards his own mill. Dismission.
44. 18 Oct. 3 Eliz. George Burton of Threapland, Yorks, the elder and George Burton the younger v. Thomas Clyfford and Henry Moreby. Lease of manor of Threapland, Yorks with a corn mill. Involves a conventual lease.
45. 10 Dec. 4 Eliz. John Yong, esq, Richard Wyer and wife Alice, and John Mere v. Richard Bourne of London, merchant taylor and his sons. Parcel of 199 acres of arable land with pastures called Averie, Cunyger and High Park, and the Court Garden with Ashbere Woods, all in Wiveliscombe, Som. Decree recites arbitration agreement made 21 April 3 Eliz, and orders its enforcement.
46. 20 Nov. 4 Eliz. Thomas Jones v. William Ap Richard. Divers messuages, etc. in Llanover, Monm. Dismission.
47. 15 Nov. 3 Eliz. John St. John, son of Alexander St. John, dec. v. John Nicolas and others. Moiety of manor of Webbley with other lands in Llanrhidian, Glam. Dismission.
48. 12 Nov. 4 Eliz. Robert Davy, clerk v. Thomas Ferrer. Three tenements in Norwich. Dismission.
49. 25 April 4 Eliz. John Browne of Horton, Kent, esq. v. Richard Blaston and Elizabeth and Mary Dawkes. A recognizance made by William Stanley, Lord Monteagle to William Dawkes, now dec. Dismission.
50. 25 April 4 Eliz. William Johnson of London, haberdasher, administrator of estate of Thomas Arderne, dec v. Richard Tewson. Lease of 9 acres of meadow in Deptford, claimed as part of estate of Thomas Arderne, dec.
51. 5 Feb. 4 Eliz. Robert Chatterton and William Chatterton v. Richard Kelso and others (named). Possession and rent from messuages and lands in Altrincham and Ashley, Ches, allegedly the property of Edmund Chatterton of Nuthurst, Lanes, dec.
52. 27 Oct. 3 Eliz. John Atwell of Earls Barton, Northants, yeoman v. William Prestwood of London, leatherseller. Loan, bound by a statute merchant, made by defendent to plaintiff. Loan was in goods delivered to Atwell; also involved a mortgage of Atwell's lands, [text damaged and partly missing].
C78/23 See AALT for original document
1. 17 Nov. 5 Eliz. Elinor Lambe, widow of Auncell Lambe, gent, dec. and Joan and Agnes Lambe v. William Longe and John Longe. Interest of Auncell Lambe, dec. in lease of manor of Potterne, Wilts, which he purchased from original lessee, Sir John Tregonwell, and administration of estate of Aldam Lambe, dec. Lambe's widow has since married Nicholas Fyrry of the Middle Temple.
2. 24 Nov. 5 Eliz. John Jones and other tenants of manor of Nettleton, Wilts. (37 named) v. Michael Quyntyne of Bupton, Wilts, esq., lord of the Manor. Pasture rights of copyhold tenants in manor of Nettleton, Wilts.
3. 23 Nov. 5 Eliz. Richard Thornes and wife Anne and Margaret Preston, cousins and heirs of Hugh Phillipps, esq., dec. v. Roger Bolton and others (named). Estate of Hugh Phillipps, son of Sir David Phillipps, dec: 12 messuages, and 400 acres of land in Peterborough, Helpstone.and Northborough, Northants, and in Stamford, Lincs. Dismission.
4. 26 Nov. 5 Eliz. John Sydey alias Sidaye v. Robert Ball and wife Margery. Capital messuage called Loveney Hall, with appurtenances, in White Colne, Essex.
5. 23 Jan. 5 Eliz. Lucian Symes of Rockford, Hants. v. Hugh Hancocke and Edward Forder, both of Hampreston, Dorset. Four tenements with appurtenances in Ringwood, Ellingham, Burley, Lyndhurst and Romsey, Hants.
6. 12 Feb. 5 Eliz. Edward Page, gent and wife Elizabeth, widow of Andrew Barnarde, gent v. Thomas Kinge. Certain lands and tenements in Upton, South Warnborough and Elvatham, Hants, estate of Andrew Barnarde, dec. Dismission.
7. 11 Feb. 5 Eliz. Thomas Manser v. William Bustarde. Messuage and 3 acres of land in Coningsby, Lincs.
8. 12 Feb. 5 Eliz. John Byllyng, clerk, rector of Barford, Wilts v. Thomas Wright (now dec.) and Fremond Iryshe and wife Margaret, widow of Wright. Possession of glebe lands and tithes of Barford rectory, Wilts. Dismission.
9. 28 April 5 Eliz. William Lane of Cottesbrook, Northants, esq. v. John Wyrley. Charges or manor or lordship of Hardwick, Leics.
10. 9 May 5 Eliz. William Staunton of Launton, Oxon. v. William Shepperde. Bargain and sale of a term of years in a house in Launton, Oxon. and stock and chattels with it. Both parties claim fraud.
11. 6 May 5 Eliz. Robert Wolley of Marston, Oxon. and wife Alice v. Thomas Hore. A copyhold estate of one messuage and 31 acres of land in manor of Headington, Oxon, in right of plaintiff's wife. Lord of the manor is Christopher Browne, esq., son of Sir John Brown.
12. 15 May 5 Eliz. Mary Lynynge, widow of John of Tarnock, Som. and John Lynynge the younger v. Sir John Newton and his sons John and Sampson Newton. Lease, for 3 lives, of a messuage and 26 acres of land in Tarnock, and a close of pasture of 80 acres in Northover called Forgesham, in manor of Badgworth, Som.
13. 11 May 5 Eliz. Thomas Greygose v. Dame Cicely Delves, widow and John Delves, esq. Possession of a messuage and a large number of small parcels of land in lordships of Hunsterton and Hatherton, Ches.
14. 1 May 5 Eliz. Robert Grosse of Muckleford, Dors. v. Nicholas Megges and wife Jane. Several messuages with land and common of pasture for 4 plough beasts, 6 cattle and 240 sheep in Muckleford, Dors. See C78/22/38.
15. 13 May 5 Eliz. Henry Newton of Nottingham and wife Anne v. Joan Newall, widow and others (named). Customary holding of two messuages with appurtenances in Heptonstall, Yorks, part of manor of Halifax. Dismission.
16. 4 May 5 Eliz. Robert Stallynge v. John Stowell, esq. and Robert Keywer. Lease of 100 acres of pasture called Buncombe in Broomfield, Som. Dismission.
17. 11 May 5 Eliz, Edward Lytleton, gent, one of Queen's Sergeant at Arms v. William More and Robert Gowre. Manor of Abbot's Salford in Abbot's Salford, Bidford, and Burton, Warw, originally held by Thomas Lytleton, dec. Dismission.
18. 28 June 5 Eliz. James Smyth v. John Warre, gent. and wife Mary, widow of William Smyth. Estate of John Smyth of Hazlegrove, Som. Including lease of Hazlegrove farm; a farm called Pulpytts in Babcary, Som; farm called Weston and Searane in Queen Camel and rectory of Queen Camel, Som; 3rd part of Marston Magna, Som; and a tenement in Weston Bamfylde, Som.
19. 29 June 5 Eliz. Edmund Payne v. Henry Cuttynge. Messuage called Moots with garden and 6 acres of land in Combs, Suff.
20. 28 June 5 Eliz. John Heye v. John Wise. Forty acres of land in Alternon, Corn.
21. [?] June 5 Eliz. William Dayman, John Thomas and John Byrche v. William Frankelyn. Plaintiffs, copyholders of defendant's manors of Culwell alias, Colwell and Sutton Lucy, Devon, have been distrained against for payment of a annual rent owed by the lord of the manors to John Wood, gent, [partly illegible and damaged].
C78/24 See AALT for original document
1. 21 April 6 Eliz. William Hawes and Thomas Eyleward, yeomen and wardens of Sevenoaks school, Kent and Ralph Rosseville, esq., Richard Love, John Rett, gents and Thomas Locke, yeoman, assistants of the school v. Thomas Griffith and wife Meriel and others (named). Endowments of Sevenoaks free school and of 20 almshouses in Sevenoaks, by John Potkyn, sometime scholar, now dec, of tenement called The Star in Bread St, London, and other rents in Bread Street in parish of All Hallows, London.
2. 3 May 6 Eliz. Thomas Shouke (by Richard Jackeson) v. John Comber. Customary holding called Lynottes in the manor of North Ockendon, Essex. Case already heard against lord of manor, Thomas Poyntz (26 April, 3 Eliz.). See C 78/18/13.
3. 9 Feb. 6 Eliz. Thomas Bushell of Netheravon, Wilts v. Henry Williams. A yardland called Harblotts in Crofton, Wilts, only property claimed by defendant against bill of plaintiff referring to socage lands in Great and Little Bedwyn and Crofton, Wilts.
4. 14 Feb. 6 Eliz. Sir John Horsey v. John Lyte, esq. and wife Joan. Recovery of obligations concerning debts, made out by plaintiff to John Young, dec, of Sherborne, Dors, whose widow has married defendant.
5A. 12 May 6 Eliz. John Baylie v. Thomas Mondaye. Estate of Robert Mondaye, dec, incl. lease of 3 messuages and 100 acres of land in Andover, Hants. Plaintiff's wife is administratrix of Mondaye's estate.
5B. 15 May 6 Eliz. Egion Wilson and wife Dorothy v. Alexander Langford. Moiety of 20 houses and 100 acres of land in Trowbridge, Wilts, claimed by plaintiff's wife as daughter of Alice Stelman. Dismission.
6. 17 May 6 Eliz. Egion Wilson and wife Dorothy v. William Horton. Moiety of manor of 'Trerehenton' in Einton, Steeple Ashton, Littleton and Christian Malford, Wilts.
7. 12 June 6 Eliz. Walter Powell, gent v. Thomas William, Walter Johnes and William Morgayne. A messuage and 100 acres of land in Llanhennock and Llantrisserit, Monm, originally property of plaintiff's brother. Plaintiff's niece Elizabeth is married to defendant William, and allegedly is a 'natural fool and idiot'.
8. 3 June 6 Eliz. Thomas Mershall of Exeter, merchant v. Henry Elicott, of Exeter. Allegedly fraudulent sale of a lease of a messuage in Exeter. Dismission.
9. 17 June 6 Eliz. John Stowbridge v. John Eveleigh alias Eveliche. Mortgage on tenement called Little Well or Northwell in Ottery St. Mary, Devon, and alleged attempt to redeem property by plaintiff. Dismission.
10. 12 June 6 Eliz. Elizabeth Willarde and husband Robert Brabant v. William Willarde. Messuage and 100 acres in Pevensey and Hailsham, Sussex, within liberty of Cinque Ports.
11. 3 June 6 Eliz. Alexander Olesborne v. Thomas Herle. Customary holding of manor of Prideaux, Corn, and unwillingness of defendant (lord of the manor) to make a grant for term of 3 lives to plaintiff.
12. 9 June 6 Eliz. William Carrante, gent, and wife Joan v. John Larcombe and wife Agnes. Lease, from Sir John Horsey and wife Dame Edith, of capital messuage of Avill in Dunster, Som, Dismission.
13. 27 April 6 Eliz. Arthur Sail, clerk v. Thomas Cricklande, alias Cricklade and Richard Naylor. Prebend or parsonage of Bedminster, Som, with seven messuages in Bristol, and a canonry in Salisbury Cathedral. Defendants claim to hold the prebend by a lease. See C78/18/1.
14. 20 June 6 Eliz. Thomas Blagrove and wife Joan v. William Bellamye of Barnet, Herts, gent. Five messuages and 400 acres of land in Hadley, Barnet and E. Barnet, Herts, and S. Mimms, Midd. claimed in right of plaintiff's wife, daughter of William Bellamye, dec.
15. 15 Nov. 6 Eliz. John Gower of Alcester, Warw. v. Thomas Gower, his younger brother. A tenement and 4 acres of land in Alcester, Warw.
16. 14 Nov. 6 Eliz. Guy Clinton, scholar of Oxford v. John Scudamore esq. and James Warnecombe, esq. Dispute over part of the glebe land and vicarage of Much Marcle, Keref. Plaintiff is vicar.
17. 8 Nov. 6 Eliz. William Busbye of London, 'cordiner' and wife Agnes and Alice Wood v. William Avys. Messuages and lands in Tottington, Norf. Dismission.
18. 21 Oct. 6 Eliz. Marion Lytman, widow v. Griffith Curtys, gent. Copyhold lands in manor of Urchfont, Wilts. Defendant is steward of manor, who allegedly destroyed her copy. Dismission.
19. 28 Nov. 4 Eliz. Alexander Horden and wife Dame Dorothy, widow of Sir Robert Broke, (C.J.C.P.) v. Humphrey Moseley and Roger Barney, 2 of executors of Sir Robert Broke, dec. Estate of Sir Robert Broke, dec. Plaintiffs claim that Dame Dorothy has not been fairly treated by other executors. Articles of agreement were drawn up between the parties through mediation of Sir John Thynne.
20. 28 Oct. 4 Eliz. Ralph Bourchier, esq, son of James Bourchier, dec. v. William Addersegge. A messuage with diverse lands in Haughtori and Bristnail, Staffs. Decree involves division of the lands.
21. 4 Nov. 4 Eliz. Elizabeth Hill, widow of Thomas Hill v. John Reste. A cottage with lands appurtenant in Redmile, Leics.
22. 12 Oct. 4 Eliz. John Patricke v. Roger Dowcett and Richard Vicars. Three messuages, 2 tofts, 5 crofts, and 220 acres of land in Ging Ralph, Essex.
23. 10 Nov. 4 Eliz. Roger Thornes v. Hugh Prynne. Five closes in Severn fields in lordship of Bridgnorth, Salop.
24. Michaelmas Term, 4 Eliz. John Clerke v. John Abancke. Parcel of 32 acres called Chapel Land in the manor of Colyton, Devon; but also a grant of same by copy of court roll of manor of Whitford, Devon.
25. 9 Nov. 4 Eliz. Thomas White, executor of Thomas White, dec. v. Thomas Philipps, executor of Richard Philipps, esq., dec. Debt of £40.
26. 17 Feb. 5 Eliz. William Creme, yeoman v. Richard Beane. Customary holding in the manor of Hartlebury, Worcs, in Torton, Worcs. Description of customs of manor of Hartlebury. Question whether a form of customary grant creates an estate of inheritance.
27. 14 Oct. 4 Eliz. Dr. [Thomas] Thurleby [Thirlby] v. Richard Coxe, Bishop of Ely. Plaintiff's goods and chattels, allegedly remaining in Ely House, London and in diocese of Ely, detained by defendant. See decree in earlier action: C78/16/29.
28. 10 Feb. 5 Eliz. William Jenns alias William Ap Jenner Ap Gruff Ap John v. John Ap Jenner Ap Gruff. Messuage and lands called Comorthyn in Festiniog, Merion. Plaintiff claims he is a poor apprentice in London.
29. 17 June 6 Eliz. Thomas Gervys, son of James Gervys, gent. v. John Cootes and Thomas Eaton. Lease of 2 messuages and 240 acres of land in Engleton, Staffs. Dismission.
30. 16 June 6 Eliz. Thomas Salwey v. John Leveson, esq.and Edward Sprott, gent. Lands and tenements in Cannock, Smallrise, Saredon, Burston, Salt, Stafford, Dunston, Hednesford, Wyrley, Cheddleton, Aldridge, Whitgreave and other places (named) in Staffs. See C78/38/21.
31. 14 June 6 Eliz. William Earle of Bradninch, Devon, yeoman v. William Twygge. Grain and chattels, allegedly wrongfully taken from plaintiff's father, ten years past.
32. 12 May 6 Eliz. William Kyrkall of London, butcher and wife Malyn, widow of Alexander Collyn of Brightling, Sussex v. Julian Collyn, Thomas Collyn and Stephen Collyn. Claim of plaintiff's wife to dower rights in her late husband's manor of Socknersh in Brightling, Sussex. Dismission.
33. 8 May 6 Eliz. John Blackman of London, grocer v. John Hyde. Debt of £16 in payment for wares delivered to Henry Taylor, dec. Defendant is Taylor's executor.
34. 8 May 6 Eliz. Ralph Worsley of London, esq. v. Robert Shurlaker, Richard Johnson and William Rice. Common of turbary in 'Fernhurst' and 'Ashfield'. Defendants claim that the grounds were part of manor of Bidstone, Ches, of which they are tenants. Plaintiff claims the grounds as part of his manor of Wooton, Ches.
35. 20 April 6 Eliz. Thomas Spenser of Lincoln's Inn, gent. v. Rice Ap David Ap Hoell of Trehelick, Mont, and George Porter, of Berriew, Mont. Lease of parcel of 70 acres called Averaye, part of manor or lordship of 'Cawes’, Mont, of Henry Lord Stafford and wife Ursula.
36. 28 April 6 Eliz. Elizabeth Penruddocke, widow, Robert Penruddocke, esq. and George Penruddocke, esq. v. William Southacke and Anthony Southacke. Lease and possession of parsonage and glebes of Isell, Cumb.
37. 11 Feb. 6 Eliz. Sir John Tempest v. Thomas Watterton, Alexander Risheworthe and Richard Tempest of Newsted. Conveyances involving the Tempest estate in Yorks and Lincs, following mortgage of estates by plaintiff to George Kynsam and Anthony Walker, both of London, gents. Defendants are all relations of plaintiff and have redeemend his lands. Dismission.
38. 25 Oct. 6 Eliz. John Manley of London, innholder v. John Faldoo of Sutton, Beds, yeoman. A cottage and 23 acres of land in Potton, Beds, claimed as freehold by plaintiff, as copyhold of manor of Potton, by defendant. Dismission.
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1. 27 Nov. 7 Eliz. John Poldes of Woodhouse, Leics. v. Thomas Jones. Lease of a water mill called Dixley Mill with divers closes and pastures in 'Dixley', Leics.
2. 23 Nov. 7 Eliz. Griffith Williams and wife Agnes v. Sir Edward Rowse. Title to 10 messuages and 500 acres of land in Dunwich and Westleton, Suff, involving a mortgage.
3. 1 Feb. 7 Eliz. Joan Prideaux, widow v. Robert Prideaux, her son. Lease of park and lodge of Holne, Devon, and estate of late Thomas Prideaux. Dismission.
4. 6 Feb. 7 Eliz. Edmund Eabington, gent. and wife Joan v. Sir John Fulforde. Moiety of manor of Buckerell, Devon, in right of plaintiff's wife, Joan Fortescue. Dismission.
5. 8 Feb. 7 Eliz. Roger Jolyffe and wife Ellen and Thomas Parkyns and wife Alice v. Thomas Whyte. Customary holding of 184 acres in manor of Stuxminster Newton, Dors. Defendant claims lands were part of demesne.
6. 5 Feb. 7 Eliz. John Stone v. Henry Stone. Messuage and 56 acres of land in Yetminster, Dors. Dismission.
7. 24 May 7 Eliz. William Hoskyns v. Christopher Frye. Two tenements in Farway, Devon and two tenements in Sidbury, Devon.
8 22 May 7 Eliz. William Dale of Fyfield, Hants, gent. v. John Cooke, esq. Manors of South Tidworth, Hants. Defendant is widower of plaintiff's niece. Dismission.
9. 10 May 7 Eliz. Richard Garthe of London, gent, a clerk of Chancery v. George Broke, esq. Lease of rectory of Northfleet, Kent; involves archiepiscopal lease and Crown lease in reversion.
10. 9 July 7 Eliz. Fremond Irishe, gent, and wife Margaret v. Walter Busshe. Customary holding of two messuages and 5 cottages with a pasture and a meadow, in manor of Rowley [Wilts].
11. 27 June 7 Eliz. Robert Gedney of Cheshunt, Herts, husbandman v. Nicholas Hudson and wife Ellen. Chattels of Margaret Geton, dec, which plaintiff alleges were given to him in return for supporting her for 3 years. Decree overturns ecclesiastical court award.
12. 11 July 7 Eliz. Richard Spenser and wife Margaret, daughter of Richard Cleburie, dec. v. Edward Leveson. Brocton farm in Sutton Maddock, Salop. Dismission.
13. 24 Oct. 7 Eliz. Hugh Crosse and wife Anne v. John Bowyer, gent, and Geoffrey Grove. Customary holding of a tenement and three closes of land in manor of Idstoke-Inverne and Bere, Som. Defendant Bowyer is new landlord and Grove, his tenant.
14. 23 Oct. 7 Eliz. James Reynoldes and wife Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Pyke of Pykash, Som, dec. v. John Popham and Simon Court. Estate of Thomas Pyke, dec., and its alleged enfeoffment to Sir William Portman and Alexander Popham, both now dec, in 34 Hen. VIII. Defendants claim possession of manor of Pykash in Martock, Som. and lands in Devon only by virtue of a different conveyance from Pyke. Dismission.
15 8 Nov. 7 Eliz. Anthony Machell of Ivychurch, Wilts, gent. v. Miles Brigges. Lease of barn and tithes of Crosthwaite and Lyth in Heversham, Westm, owned by Thomas Lownde of London, grocer, dec. Dismission.
16 14 Nov. 7 Eliz. Dorothy Salter, widow of Robert Salter and previously wife of William Case v. John Whetcombe. Farm of the manor of Wootton-Fitzpaine, Dors. Dismission.
17 30 Jan. 7 Eliz. Robert Nicolls of London, merchant taylor and John Gaddesden of Hitchin, Herts, yeoman, executors of William Brockett of Hitchin, yeoman v. Edward Brockett, esq. Debts owed to William Brockett of Hitchin, dec, who died 1556, by Edward Brockett, dec.
18. 26 Jan. 7 Eliz. Thomas Dowryshe of Dowrich [in Sandford], Devon, esq. v. George Ford, John Seyntclere, Gabriel Seyntclere and Nicholas Adams. Manor of Kennerleigh, Devon.
19. 12 Feb. 7 Eliz. Margaret Grymston, widow and Robert Formage, gent. v. Roger Legge. Estate of John Watts, dec, of a tenement and 140 acres of arable, 20 acres of 'enclosed pasture' and 160 acres of ‘sheepspasture' and liberty of foldage for 600 wethers, in Great Bircham, Bircham Newton and Bircham Tofts, Norf. Dismission.
20. 26 Jan. 7 Eliz. William Rudston of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs, esq. v. Richard Drewrye and John Backhouse. Lease of liberty of foldcourse and pasturage for 400 sheep in manor of Swaffham Priors, Cambs, made to plaintiff's father, Thomas Rudstone, esq, now dec.
21. 9 July 7 Eliz. Richard Cust v. Richard Gyll and wife Beatrice. Two acres of land in Pinchbeck, Lincs, part of estate of Richard Cust, dec. Defendant’s wife is the elder Gust's daughter.
22. 26 May 7 Eliz. John Bolney of Bolney, Sussex, esq. v. George Withers. Twenty-four acres of land and wood in parish of Pett and Farleigh, Sussex. Dismission.
23. 29 June 7 Eliz. Nicholas Geve v. Thomas Rumbolde. Payment of annuity of 26s8d left in testament of plaintiff father. Defendant has married plaintiff’s mother. Both parties of Cambs.
24. 5 July 7 Eliz. Thomas Haynes v. Hugh Ap Jenner alias Hugh Taylor, and Walter Jones and wife Margaret, messuage with appurtenances in Ludlow, Salop. [See C78/25/27].
25. 13 Oct. 7 Eliz. Dorothy Datton, widow v. Thomas Barnes, Richard Coke and John Gessam. Messuage called Stanleys and 24 acres of land in Fullwellhatch in parish of Barking, Essex.
26. 5 Nov. 7 Eliz. John Man, M.A., Warden of Merton College, Oxon, and Fellows v. James Gage, esq. and wife Ureth[?]. Lease of Merton College lands in Maiden, Surrey, near Nonsuch, made to Richard Milles, whose widow is now wife of defendant. College claims lease obtained fraudulently.
27. 7 Nov. 7 Eliz. Thomas Haynes v. Hugh Ap Jenner alias Hugh Taylor, Walter Jones and wife Margaret. Messuage in Ludlow, Salop. [See C78/25/24]
28. 20 Nov. 8 Eliz. Richard Hatchman and Thomas Stanshawe v. [?] Blagrave. A garden in Reading, Berks. Dismission. [Decree crossed out and 'vacat' written in margin].
29. 28 May 7 Eliz. Sir James Dyer, C.J. Common Pleas and wife Margaret and John Bowyer, esq. v. Robert Raye. Intercommoning between manors of Impington and Histon St. Andrew, Cambs. [some parts illegible].
C78/26 See AALT for original document
1. 7 May 5 Eliz. William Allen, son of Ralph Allen, Alderman of London v. Robert Pyper, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Lands late of Thomas Allen, clerk, in Wittersham and Wrotham, Kent, left to the college in his will.
2. 21 Nov. 5 Eliz. Thomas Knott of Dunstable, Beds, maltman v. Thomas Johnson of St. Albans, innholder. Against defendant's action of debt against plaintiff.
3. 8 Feb. 5 Eliz. Jacomyn Gent v. William Morgan. Customary holding of a messuage and 20 acres of land of manor of Goldclyff in Nash, Monm, claimed by both parties.
4. 12 Feb. 5 Eliz. Ralph Ewrie alias Evers, esq. v. Thomas Vaux. Office of bailiff of Darlington and farm of Bishop of Durham's tolls in Darlington.
5. 10 May 5 Eliz. John Hawes of Grays Inn, Midd. v. Edward Slegge. Office of clerk of the Crown and clerk of the assizes within Isle of Ely, Cambs, in gift of the bishop of Ely.
6. 8 May 5 Eliz. Edward Walleys of Cambridge v. Robert Jervayes, late Mayor of Lynn, Norf. Attempt by Mayor of Lynn to extract a toll from plaintiff for his ship's use of Lynn harbour in 2 Eliz., contrary to a Star Chamber award of 27 Hen. VIII and the composition , between the two towns of 4 May, 5 Edward VI.
7. 17 May 5 Eliz. Bartholomew Rombylowe, executor of Reynold Fyson v. William Fyson. Detention of goods and chattels of Reynold Fyson, dec. by defendant, including leases of manor of Stonehall in Moulton, Suff. and certain lands in Kennett, Cambs.
8. 31 Oct. 6 Eliz. James Altham, esq. and wife Mary, widow of Sir Andrew Judde v. Henry [Parkor] Lord Morley and John Newman. An annuity claimed out of plaintiff's manor of Markshall, Essex, for Lord Morley's son Thomas Parker. Decree cancels annuity but obliges plaintiff to grant lands to a certain value to Thomas Parker, including manor of Belhouse, Norf .
9. 17 Nov. 7 Eliz. Thomas Morgan of 'Harstio', Glos. v. Edward Michell of Davys Inn, Midd, gent. Two messuages with shops and cellars in Westgate Street, Gloucester. Involves a revival of earlier action against John Kevelocke.
10. 24 Oct. 6 Eliz. Frances Newdygat of Chelsea, Midd, esq., and his wife Anne, Duchess of Somerset v. Gabriel Pleadall of Chippenham, Wilts, gent. Lease of manor of Chippenham and Monkton, Wilts, now property of plaintiff as widow of Edward, duke of Som.
11. 29 Jan. 7 Eliz.
William Hoppeley, William Callowe and William Smyth v. Gilbert Talbot, esq. and others (named). Customary holding in manor of Salwarpe, Worcs. Alleges violence and intimidation. Already heard by the Council in the Marches.
12. 12 Oct. 6 Eliz. Thomas Clynton of Eastnor, Heref, gent and wife Agnes, widow of Thomas Grent of Gloucester v. Sir John Thynne and John Knyght. Customs of the manor of Buckland, Glos, especially concerning pasture right of copyholders, and charges for pasturing beasts on a certain meadow.
13. 29 Jan. 7 Eliz. Edward Lloyd, of London, baker v. Ellis Ap Griffith Lloyd and Roger Ap Edward Ap Griffith. A messuage with appurtenances in Fentrobin and Eston, Flints, and a messuage and appurtenances called Tydden Kaylloyd in 'Ywchymyned’ and Hope, Flints; another messuage and parcel of land in Hope, all estate of Robert Ap Griffith Lloyd, plaintiff's father. Dismission.
14. 23 Nov. 7 Eliz. Sir Edward Warner v. Elizabeth Harryson, widow and son Robert Harryson. Bargain and sale of 'Gubbyns Farm' in Northampton, Northants. Dismission.
15. 23 Nov. 7 Eliz. Richard Ryve, alias Reve, clerk, of Bishops Cleeve, Glos. v. Thomas Coxe. Possession of the farm of the parsonage of Bishops Cleeve, Glos. Plaintiff's farmer is Edward Oldsworth. Dismission.
16. 12 Feb. 7 Eliz. Nicholas Wheatley and wife Jane v. John Whytnam alias Whyttenham of 'Mendham' Suff. Small customary holding in manor of Whittingham Hall, Suff, in right of Jane Wheatley.
17. 1 Feb. 7 Eliz. George Rotherham of Luton, Beds, gent. v. William Deremer. Lands allegedly owned by the chapel of Farley in Luton, Beds. Plaintiff is recent purchaser of the lands from the Crown. Dismission.
18. 30 Jan. 7 Eliz. John Bowyer of Beare, Som, gent. v. Agnes Pulman, widow, John Pulman, John Borough and William Exall. Lease of two watermills in Martock, Som, part of the manor of Martock. Dismission.
19. 25 Jan. 7 Eliz. Edmund Thurbarne, servant to the earl of Hunts v. John Graunger alias Bugge and Robert Laundes alias Pallant. Customary holding in manor of Cotton Hempnall in Wickham, Cotton, Thornham, etc., Suff. Question of borough English. Dismission.
20. 17 May 7 Eliz. Edward Hardwyck and wife Elizabeth v. John Baker of London, haberdasher. A messuage with appurtenances in Dunstable, Beds. Dismission.
21. 25 June 7 Eliz. Thomas Reymon v. Walter Shapton. Moiety of a term of years in a messuage called Lattyngton and Hilland in Broadcliff, Devon, late of the estate of Thomas Halfyard, dec.
22. 26 June 7 Eliz. Richard Bulstrode and wife Christian, widow of Henry Fayrfeld v. Robert Grevyll, esq. son of Sir Folk Grevyll. Lease of manor of Latimer [in Chesham], Bucks.
23. 5 July 7 Eliz. Bartholomew Pygott and wife Elizabeth and Richard Lee and wife Margaret v. Anthony Carleton, Nicholas Streteley and others (named). Estate of Edmund Stretely of Wheatfield, Oxon, gent, dec, with various lands and a watermill in Wheatfield, Oxon. Dismission.
24. 26 June 7 Eliz. Henry Ap John v. Nicholas Watkynson and wife Elizabeth. Capital messuage called Elton Hall in Notts., estate of Thomas Ap John, whose widow has married Watkynson. Plaintiff, the son of Thomas Ap John has just come of age. Case over same property heard in Watkynson. v. Forster, May 4 and 5 Ph. and M.
25. 19 May 7 Eliz. John Betty v. Henry Betty, his brother. A tenement curtilage, stable and dyehouse in Exeter, and debts and obligations between the two parties.
26. 22 Oct. 7 Eliz. Robert Humphrey and Christopher Kervile v. Philip Curson. Estate of Thomas Kervile, dec., including a farm in Tottenhill, Norf, and chattels. Plaintiffs are his brothers; defendant married Thomas Kervile’s widow.
27. 11 Oct. 7 Eliz. John Bent, clerk v. Thomas Anturbus and Vincent Rawson. Debts claimed as owing to plaintiff by Ralph Anturbus, dec. Defendants are executors.
28. 25 Oct. 7 Eliz. John Pegram v. Richard Archer and Richard Bryde. Lands and tenements, once owned by Thomas Bryde, dec, in lordship of Ware, in the parish of Amwell, Herts, and whether Thomas Bryde could sell them to plaintiff. Dismission.
29. 10 Nov. 7 Eliz.
James Heathe and wife Elizabeth v. Sir Walter Hungerford. Twelve messuages and lands in Warminster, Wilts and a messuage and four yardlands in Tytherington, Wilts. Dismission.
30. 5 Nov. 7 Eliz. Nicholas Seborne alias Plomer v. John Lane. A tenement and 24 acres of land in Wotton Bassett, Wilts. Dismission.
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1. 1 May 5 Eliz. Thomas Patsall, gent. v. William Pascall, gent. Two messuages, 330 acres of land and 40s rent in South Hanningfield, West Hanningfield, Ramsden and Stock, Essex, claimed through an entail. Dismission.
2. 30 June 5 Eliz. William Williams of London, gent v. John Stevens of Bourton-on-the-Hill, Glos. and Sir Edmund Rowse. Recovery of debts owed plaintiff, contracted while he was a merchant and the Assay Master of the Mint in Ireland, during Edw VI's reign. He was not repaid because he fled the realm for religion in 1553-54.
3. 7 May 5 Eliz. William Hopkyns v. Edward Morgan and William Nash. Lease of several parcels of land in Hanbury, Worcs., property of bishopric of Winchester.
4. 24 May 5 Eliz. William [Herbert], earl of Pembroke v. Griffith Ap Owen and Henry Morgan. Tenement called Treferowe in Glam, claimed by plaintiff as part of his lordship of Webbley, Glam, but as part of lordship of Landimor, Glam., by defendant.
5. 12 Feb. 5 Eliz. James Crosseley of London, clothworker v. William Chishull, esq. and John Shuckesborowe. Legacy in will of John Danyell of Woodham Ferrers, Essex of 40 marks to his daughter Grace, late wife of plaintiff. Dismission.
6. 22 May 5 Eliz. John Olyff and wife Susan v. James Spender and William Bonner. A customary holding of manor of Southchurch in Leigh, Essex. And parcel of 'freeland’ called Denhamwith in Leigh also. Dismission.
7. 18 June 5 Eliz. Peter Wentworth, esq. v. Henry Baker, yeoman. Lease of Grapnell Marsh, Eymarsh and Garden's Marsh in Peckham [?Paglesham] and 'Wateringe' in the Isle of Wallasea, Essex, made by plaintiff's father Sir Nicholas to defendant.
8. 22 Oct. 4 Eliz. William Cuff v. Nicholas Wadham, esq. and wife Dorothy and others (named). Right to a customary holding in the manor of Ilton, Som, and rents owing.
9. 18 June 5 Eliz . Roger Welles of Hunworth, Norf, husbandman v. Richard Bolton. Hundred acres of heath and 20 acres of arable land in Hunsworth, Norf, first mortgaged by plaintiff and then sold to defendant who allegedly hasn't paid purchase money.
10. 6 May 5 Eliz. Ralph Greneacre of Sawley, Yorks, esq. and wife Jane, daughter of John Allen of Rayleigh, Essex, esq. v. Arthur Harris. A messuage and several parcels of land in Leigh and Hadleigh, Essex, in right of Jane Allen, wife of plaintiff. Dismission.
11. 14 June 5 Eliz. Thomas Pannell, clerk, late parson of All Saints, Honey Lane, London v. Richard Foulkes or Fowlkes. Right of parsonage of All Saints in an annuity of 6 marks p.a., from two tenements in Milk Street, one called The Horn.
12. 15 May 5 Eliz. William Scott, son of William Scott of Silkstone, Yorks, dec. v. Ellen Scott, widow, second wife of William Scott, dec. A messuage and lands in Penistone, Yorks, part of estate of William Scott, dec, which defendant claims was enfeoffed to her as a jointure. Dismission.
13. 12 Feb. 5 Eliz. Lewis Lawrence v. Thomas Warde. Lease of two watermills in Staines, Midd, by plaintiff: dilapidations.
14. 12 June 5 Eliz. James Heath, of London, mercer and wife Elizabeth v. Henry Wheler, gent. Lands in Tytherington, Wilts, once the property of John Page, esq, claimed in right of plaintiff's wife. Defendant claims property was purchased from Crown temp. Edw. VI. Dismission.
15. 24 May 5 Eliz. George Palmes, clerk v. John Goodyear, merchant and wife Elizabeth. Debts owing to plaintiff, while he was collector of rents from parsonages and churches granted by statute to Cardinal Reginald Pole, in Yorks, by his servant Nicholas Townend, dec. whose widow married Goodyear. Previously heard by the Council of the North.
16. 15 May 5 Eliz. John Shepard of Milton alias Middleton, Dors v. Edith Shepard, widow. Copyhold grant of two watermills and appurtenances, parcel of the manor of Milton alias Middleton, Dors. Defendant is plaintiff's mother-in-law.
17. 7 May 5 Eliz. George Shypsyde and wife Alice, natural sister of Nicholas Ridley late bishop of London v. Thomas Sherle, William Mountjoy and William Stone. Lease of Redmarley Park and a watermill in Redmarley D'Abitot, Worcs, made by Bishop Ridley of London, which lease was voided by Bishop Edmund Bonner temp. Mary. Previously heard in Court of Requests. "Recites the decree by Crown Commissioners of Feb. 1550 on appeal against deprivation” by Bishop Bonner (Latin).
18. 7 June 6 Eliz. Crysley and other orphan girls v. Sir William Chester, Master, and the Wardens of the Drapers Guild, London. Revival and additional decree in case concerning testament of Thomas Howell alias Hoell for marriage portions. (Original decree was C78/26/34). Much matter on progress of this case, including certificate of a commission of 1558, appointed by Cardinal Pole (in Latin). Purpose of decree in 6 Eliz. was to correct the form of words in previous decree. Following decree are various pedigrees (at mm.26-36) of Welsh relations of Thomas Howell, dec.
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1. 16 May 5 Eliz. Beatrix Thompson, widow of Thomas Thompson of London, merchant taylor v. Alice Kever, widow of Philip, merchant of Cadiz and London and Edmund Mathewe. Disputed debts arising from business of Philip Kever, dec. in Cadiz, whose executor in Spain was Thomas Thompson. Kever’s widow had secured attachment of Thompson's goods in London because she believed Thompson had defrauded her as Kever's beneficiary.
2. 10 May 5 Eliz. Nicholas Henshawe v. Thomas Copland and wife Jane. A tenement and 4 acres of land at Stratford le Bow, Midd, all part of a custmary holding in manor of Stepney, Midd. Dismission.
3. 13 May 5 Eliz. William Jaye of Selston, Notts v. Richard Thorpe, William Stanley and John Roper. Manors of Harmston and South Rauceby, Lincs, with 16 messuages, a windmill and a fulling mill and 1,700 acres of land, estate of Robert Jaye, dec. Dismission.
4. 17 May 5 Eliz. Thomas Sterne v. Thomas Morgan. Arrears of rent of and possession of a part of the moiety of estate of Simon Fytz the younger, dec., including lands in Aspley and Birchmore, Beds.
5. 24 May 5 Eliz. John Godfrey and other inhabitants of Haslingfield, Cambs. v. Margaret Smyth, widow. A messuage and lands in Haslingfield, dedicated to repair of church and parochial charities.
6. 11 May 5 Eliz. Ralph Joyner of Coventry, draper v. James Rilston alias Riddelston of Manchester. Debts owed to plaintiff by Robert Rawlinson of Manchester, draper, dec. and lease of lands in Manchester. Defendant has married Rawlinson's daughter. Dismission.
7. 24 May 5 Eliz. John Everton and wife Jane, widow of John Starkey v. John Marshe and wife Joan. Leases of a messuage and several farms in parish of St. Mary Matfellon alias Whitechapel, Midd. (including 'Marriotts Farm' and the parish field) held by John Starkey, dec. and Starkey’s chattels, claimed by his widow.
8. 21 June 5 Eliz. Jenkin Conway v. Henry Gregorie. Leases, chattels and 5 messuages and certain lands of Henry Ap Thomas Ap William, dec., in Diserth, Flints, and administration of his estate. Both parties had letters of administration, one from archbishop, the other from bishop of St. Asaph.
9. 14 June 5 Eliz. Edward Banestre of Atherstone, Warw, mercer v. Agnes Banestre, widow and Richard Edwardes, clerk. Chattels and plate of Elizabeth Clayton, widow of Tamhorn, Staffs, dec, natural mother of plaintiff. Dismission.
10. 22 April 6 Eliz. Stephen Fringe, William Trickhay and 6 others (named) v. Sir John St. Leger and Robert Webber. Term of years in certain lands in Higher Weaver, Devon, claimed by plaintiffs under will of Dame Joan Kyrkham, dec, for the maintenance of St. Anne's bridges in Feniton, Devon.
11. 27 April 6 Eliz. William Okes v. Thomas Mundy. Conveyances of a customary holding in manor of Aylesham, Norf., and debts from obligations arising from the conveyance. Previously heard in court of Duchy Chamber.
12. 12 May 6 Eliz. Edward Porter v. Owen Ap Jenner Ap Hoell. Forty acres of land and appurtencances in Welshpool, Mont.
13. 30 June 5 Eliz. Jasper Pounte v. George Broughton. A messuage, 2 watermills, and 300 acres of land in Washford, Bilbrook and Cleeve, Som. Dismission with order that the issue be tried at common law at the Som. assizes.
14. 28 April 6 Eliz. William Whitehose of Crayford, Kent, yeoman v. Richard Vane. Possession of farm of all the manor of Howbury in Crayford, Kent.
15. 9 Feb. 6 Eliz. William Thomas, infant (by Thomas Barlowe) v. Elizabeth Wase, widow. Lease of several parcels of land in parish of St. Thomas in the suburbs of Oxford, late the property of William Thomas alias Plomer.
16. 8 Feb. 6 Eliz. Thomas Purselowe of London, mercer and wife Margaret v. Edward Smyth. Messuage and diverse lands in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suff, late property of Richard Fallyat, cousin of plaintiff's wife.
17. 4 May 6 Eliz. Christopher Fordingham, gent v. Gerard Salven, esq, Thomas Eynns and Thomas Standeven, alderman of York. Alleged money and chattels of Elizabeth Fordingham, widow. Defendants were guardians of the bastard children of Thomas Delaryver, dec. Dismission.
18. 12 May 6 Eliz. Alexander Durston and wife Alice v. Richard Hawkyns and John Lacye. Lease of 2 messuages on the bridge of Bristol Haven. Plaintiff's wife is widow of John Plee of Lyme Regis, Dors, merchant. Dismission.
19. 5 June 6 Eliz. Alice Lovell of Shepton Mallet, Som, widow v. Alice Strowde, widow. Customary holding called Rowley parcel of the manor of Shepton Mallet, Som.
20. 19 June 6 Eliz. Edmund Sandford and Robert Hemmynge, administrators of goods of William Powell of St. Katherine's next the Tower of London, dec. v. Elizabeth Turner, widow. Lease of messuage in King Street, Westminster called The Sign of the Maiden Head. Dismission.
21. 20 June 6 Eliz. Anthony Hall and wife Ellen v. Cuthbert Strowder. Four tenements with appurtenances in Alnwick, Northumb, estate of John Goorden, dec, father of Ellen Hall.
22. 12 June 6 Eliz. Richard Collyer of Albury, Surrey, miller v. Richard Ellyott. A watermill, water course and half an acre of land originally part of manor of Weston, in Albury, Surrey, and dispute over effects of the water course on the manor of Weston, owned by defendant. 23. 21 June 6 Eliz. John Kesyar alias Keysar, gent. v. George Whetenhall, esq. Two messuages and 100 acres of land in East Peckham, Kent, and a disputed annual rent of 5 marks p.a. going out of the property. Dismission.
24. 19 Oct. 6 Eliz. Elizabeth Francke, daughter of John Francke v. William Berd, clerk and the church wardens of St. Mary Hill, London. Nine messuages in parish of St. Botolph without Aldgate, London, and whether they were chantry lands or possessions of the parsonage of St Mary Hill, London. Dismission.
25. 24 Oct. 6 Eliz. Laurence Nicolson of Waltham Holy Cross, Essex, gent. v. Henry Dennye, esq., John Tamworthe esq. and William Dodington. Freehold and customary lands in Waltham Holy Cross, Essex. Dismission.
26. 31 Oct. 6 Eliz. John Thurlbane of Girton, Cambs, yeoman v. John Stockard and wife Elizabeth and John Barton. Two messuages called Sheperdes and Whelers with appurtenances, and 3 other messuages, etc. in Fen Drayton, Cambs. Earlier the estate of William Salmon of Fen Drayton, husbandman, whose widow is Elizabeth Stockard. Dismission.
27. 22 Nov. 7 Eliz. Thomas Stockbridge and wife Joan v. John Wastell. Tenement with lands in Melbourne, Cambs. claimed by plaintiff's wife as heir to Thomas Chamberleyne, dec. Dismission.
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1. 9 Feb. 6 Eliz. Rowland Lytton, esq. v. John Cowper alias Godfraye. Rent of 3s.8d. from land called The Hawte in hamlet of Burleigh in parish of Letchworth [now in Knebworth] Herts.
2. 9 Oct. 6 Eliz. John and Salmon Harlakenden v. John Salmon. Messuage and forty acres of meadow and pasture in Halden, Kent. A forged will. Dismission.
3. 20 Nov. 7 Eliz. John Gyle of Darmsden, Suff. v. Henry Cuttinge and others (named). Two messuages and 300 acres of land in Battisford, Ringshall, Great Bricett and Barmsden, Suff. Dismission.
4. 18 Oct. 6 Eliz. Thomas Dowryshe of Dowrich, Devon, esq. v. John Saintclere and others (named). Manor of Kennerleigh, Devon.
5. 23 Nov. 7 Eliz. Edmund Ashton of Chatherton, Lancaster, esq. v. Francis Saunders, esq. Six messuages, two cottages and 120 acres of meadow and pasture in Brixworth, Northants. Dismission.
6. 14 Nov. 6 Eliz. John Westgate of London, draper v. John Drye. Messuage and garden in the parish of St. James, Norwich.
7. 10 Oct. 6 Eliz. John Marten of Coton, Cambridge, yeoman v. John Steven. Close called Reddyclose or Reddy Yard in Coton, Cambs. Dismission.
8. 27 Nov. 7 Eliz. James Trewynnerd v. Martin Trewynnerd. Debts of their father, William Trewynnerd, esq, of Trewynnerd, Corn.
9. 8 Nov. 6 Eliz. William Davye v. Robert Horfford. Reversion of a customary holding of two tenements in manor of Beaminster Secunda, Dors. Dismission.
10. 11 July 7 Eliz. Hawis Harward v. Peter Wood, sen., John Wood, Peter Wood, jun. and Thomas Haley. Customary holding of a messuage, garden and 40 acres of meadow and pasture in Clown in Lordship of Bolsover, Derb.
11. 30 May 7 Eliz. John, Lord Latimer v. Elizabeth Nanton, widow of William Nanton, esq. Third part of manors of Knapton, Middleton, Scales-How and Tittleshall in Norf., Chelsworth, Walsham and Preston in Suff., Saxton, Hauxton and Dullingham in Cambs., Wigston in Leics., Kensington in Midd., Calverton and East Stratford in Bucks.
12. 19 May 7 Eliz. John Fraunces v. Robert Gowge and William Gravenor. Capital messuage .called Wesenhams, one tenement, two closes, and other lands in the parish of Paddington, Midd. Dismission.
13. 6 May 6 Eliz. Oliver SeyntJohn, esq. and William Henburye, infant, son and heir of Joan late wife of Oliver v. John Cawston and Elizabeth his wife. Three messuages and 32 acres of meadow and pasture in manor of Vauxhall, Surrey. Dismission.
14. 6 Feb. 7 Eliz. William Harrys of Walden, Essex, gent, son and heir of William Harrys, esq., dec. v. Vincent Harrys, younger brother of William. Customary holding of two messuages called Great Cookes and Barrockes in manor of Cold Norton, Essex. Dismission.
15. 23 Oct. 6 Eliz. Robert Lewkenor of Leigh, Kent, gent v. Henry Goring, esq. Manor of Goring, Sussex. Dismission.
16. 9 May 6 Eliz. John Nordon, esq. and Arnold Whitlock, yeoman v. John Blocke, guardian of John Staple, infant. Lease of a barn and 50 acres of land called Cambridge in the parish of Linstead, Kent. Dismission.
17. 25 June 7 Eliz. Elizabeth Pollarde, widow v. Erasmus Pymme. Rent of £7.2.0. from the lands called Stone in the manor of Sidbury, Devon. Freehold, of the manor of Sidbury belongs to dean and chapter of Exeter.
18. 5 July 7 Eliz. John Towneley, esq. and Mary his wife v. Alexander Ratcliffe, esq. and Dame Frances Towneley his wife, widow of Sir Richard Towneley. Dispute over Mary Towneley's inheritance as daughter and heir of Dame Frances. Dame Frances is herself the daughter and coheir of Thomas Wynbishe. Moiety of divers manors in Lincs., Yorks., Notts., and Cambs. Manors of Nocton and Dunston, Lincs.
19. 29 Jan. 8 Eliz. Alexander Dawson of Kilnwick, Yorks. v. Thomas Wood, gent. Lease of the manor of Kilnwick Percy, Yorks.
20. 19 Nov. 8 Eliz. William Saull and William Bridge, gent. v. Thomas Selwyn and Thomas Carter. Three acres of meadow in Eastmead in parish of Lechlade, Glos. Dismission.
21. 17 May 7 Eliz. Henry Mason v. Bartholomew Pope, Joan his wife and Thomas Sterte. Five tenements and 500 acres of land in Ugborough, Harford, Cornwood and Plympton, Devon.
22. 15 May 7 Eliz. Stephen Bethel!, son of Robert Bethell of Winchester deceased v. Richard Bythell, sen. of Hide near Winchester, and others (named). Purchase of diverse lands and tenements in Winchester, Hants.
23. 21 May 7 Eliz. Sir John Butler v. Thomas and William Jennynges and others (named). Enclosing and felling of trees on land called Bromehill and Hugelethe, and in a wood called Steplewood in the manors of Castle Pulverbatch and Church Pulverbatch, Salop.
24. 4 June 7 Eliz. Richard Disney, esq., Daniel Disney, son and heir of Richard, Neale, late wife of Richard and daughter and heir of Sir William Hussey, Francis Columbell, gent, and Anne his wife v. Parnell Legatt, widow. Manors of Dagnams and Cockerell in Havering-at-Bower, Essex. Dismission.
25. 5 July 7 Eliz. John Cocheford v. William Bowier. Tenement called Cocheford in Hartfield, Sussex. ? Dismission.
26. 24 May 7 Eliz. John Darlyngton v. Thomas Comber and Joyce Comber. Messuage called Beeland, and land and a croft called Berycroft in Dimsley, customary land of manor of Kinver, Staffs. Dismission.
27. 2 July 7 Eliz. John Andrewes and wife Ellen v. Clement Paston, esq. Customary holding of two messuages in Korton, Gloucs.
28. 29 Jan. 7 Eliz. Master and scholars of Corpus Christi, Cambridge v. Richard Ravenor. One chief messuage and two other messuages and gardens in St. Margaret's, Westminster, Midd.
29. 14 Nov. 7 Eliz. Master, fellows and scholars of Holy Trinity College, Cambridge and Nicholas Stevens, citizen and haberdasher of London v. John Langley, citizen and goldsmith of London and William Allyn. A rent or annuity of £30 out of the manor of Wittersham, Kent.
30. 20 June 6 Eliz. William earl of Pembroke v. William Llewellyn ap John. Lease of a tenement and lands called Henlan in Neath, Glam.
31. 19 June 6 Eliz. John Todde of London, clothworker and Joan, his wife v. Owen Clunne and Henry Kinge. Lease of two tenements in St. Andrew Hubbard, London. Case heard previously in the court of Requests. Dismission.
32. 14 Nov. 7 Eliz. Dame Agnes Chamberlayne, widow of Sir Leonard Chamberlayne and previously widow and executrix of Thomas Curson, esq. v. Thomas Goodwyn, Anne his wife, Robert Butler and others. Lease of manor of Knotting, Beds. Dismission.
33. 7 Nov. 7 Eliz. Richard Pettye, son and heir of John Pettye of Hexstall, Staffs, gent, deceased v. Dorothy Nowell, widow. A messuage, lands and tenements in Hampton-on-the-Hill, Warw. and a messuage and lands in Burwarton, Salop.
34. 11 July 7 Eliz. Henry Suckley, citizen and merchant taylor of London and Alice his wife, executrix of the will of Thomas Pannell, clerk, parson of the church of All Saints, Honey Lane, London and Thomas More and Richard Barnes, mercers, church wardens of the parish v. Thomas Burgeant, Agnes his wife, and. others (named). Rent of six marks out of two messuages, a warehouse, a shop and a cellar in Milk Street and Wood Street, London, dedicated to the use of the church. See C78/29/36.
35. 26 Oct. 7 Eliz. Humphrey Everard and wife Anne, daughter and heir of Richard Clerckeson, dec. v. Thomas Oteley and Robert Thickens. Profits of lands in Staffs., Warw., Leics., and county of the city of Lichfield [Staffs.] worth £50 p.a. Inheritance of Anne, a minor on the death of her father.
36. 26 May 7 Eliz. Henry Suckley and wife Alice and churchwardens of All Saints, Honey Lane, London v. Thomas Burgeant and wife Agnes. Rent of six marks out of messuages etc. in Milk Street and Wood Street, London as in C78/29/34.