William Hoppdale deposes in Robert Browne's Chancery case against Woodliffe and others that he was present when Woodliffe and Richard Samwell the elder agreed on 'St. James tide' (25 July 1599) that Samwell would pull down the galleries he had built and rebuild them 'larger out, into and upon the said yard' of the Boar's Head Inn. Samwell would also control the opening and shutting of gates of the inn. Hoppdale confirms that the specific measurements were given to him and Mr. Cuckow by Woodliffe.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cuckow, ––– | carpenter | |
| Woodliffe, Oliver | defendant | playhouse owner |
| Hoppdale, William | deponent | carpenter |
| Browne, Robert (III) | plaintiff | |
| Samwell, Richard | playhouse builder |