Viewing Event Record: Chancery, Brayne v Burbage: The court appoints Dr John Hone to determine whether the Burbages are in contempt, and to conclude the suit

Abstract

Margaret Brayne sues James and Cuthbert Burbage in Chancery over her share of the Theatre playhouse profits. The Master of the Rolls first appoints Mr Dr Julius Caesar to judge whether the defendants are in contempt. Since Dr Caesar is unable to attend to the case, the Master appoints Dr John Hone to attend to the matter and expands Hone's responsibilities to render his opinion of the suit and attempt to conclude it.

Date Event Recorded

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From: 20 July 1591 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 20 July 1591 (Source of claim: original)

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Theatre

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