Viewing Event Record: Chancery, Burbage v Brayne: Brayne and Miles demur

Abstract

James Burbage brings a suit against Margaret Brayne, claiming that, shortly before his death, John Brayne had agreed to leave his interest in the Theatre property to Burbage's children. Margaret Brayne and Robert Miles present their demurrals. They argue that the Burbages' complaint has no merit and ask that the suit be dismissed.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: Autumn 1588 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: Autumn 1588 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Gardiner, John deceased
Brayne, Margaret defendant
Miles, Robert defendant
Burbage, James plaintiff

Event Type

  • court case
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context