In John Newton's case against Joan Waters for enforcement of a marriage contract, William Addison deposes on behalf of Newton. Addison identifies Newton as a player, and as a member of the Duke's Men. Addison reports that Newton told Waters during the courtship that he lacked assets and was 'nothing worthe.' Addiston affirms that wine was drunk during the signing of the contract, but that Waters was not drunk and did understand the contract clearly. He notes that he urged her to consider carefully and to not drink too much since she was pregnant. Addison says that the marriage contract was 'simple & not condic[i]onall.' In Addison's adjoining interrogatory, he identifies himself as a clerk of Gray's Inn serving Mr. Bryars.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bryars, ––– | councillor of Gray's Inn | |
| Waters, Joan | defendant | |
| Addison, William | deponent | servant, yeoman |
| Newton, John | plaintiff | player |