James and Cuthbert Burbage sue Margaret Brayne in Chancery court over her efforts to secure a portion of the Theatre playhouse profits. The Burbages argue that Margaret Brayne and Robert Miles have 'put in a very frivolous and insufficient demurrer to the plaintiff's bill.' The court appoints Mr Dr Matthew Carew to consider and rule whether the defendants' demurrer is sufficient, or whether they should be arrested and forced to answer.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Carew, Matthew | Master in Chancery | |
| Gerard, Gilbert | Master of the Rolls | |
| Roth, ––– | court recorder | |
| Brayne, Margaret | defendant | |
| Miles, Robert | defendant | |
| Burbage, James | plaintiff |