Viewing Event Record: Requests, Burbage vs Allen: The court orders Giles Allen's arrest

Abstract

Cuthbert Burbage sues Giles Allen in Requests court over the Theatre playhouse property. On 31 May 1600 the court of Requests issues an order forbidding Giles Allen from proceeding in his common law suit against Cuthbert Burbage. Allen defies the order, and on 11 June the court orders his arrest.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 11 June 1600 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 31 May 1600 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Allen, Giles defendant
Barbon, Hugh gentleman
Caesar, Julius master in Court of Requests
Burbage, Cuthbert plaintiff gentleman

Event Type

  • arrest
  • court case
  • playhouse business