Viewing Event Record: Star Chamber, Allen v Burbage: Hudson and Osborne answer

Abstract

Giles Allen sues the Burbages and their associates in Star Chamber over the Theatre lease and the overnight removal of the playhouse structure. Richard Hudson and Thomas Osborne answer the charges against them, 12 and 17 June 1602. They deny Allen's charges and note that the defendants' demurrers have been submitted to Francis Bacon, who has advised that the bill of complaint is not worthy of consideration or answer.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 12 June 1602 To: 17 June 1602 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 12 June 1602 To: 17 June 1602 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Walter, John attorney
Burbage, Cuthbert counsel for the defense
Hudson, Richard defendant
Osborne, Thomas defendant
Burbage, Richard defendant
Lane, Richard defendant
Street, Peter defendant
Smythe, William defendant
Bacon, Francis esquire
Allen, Giles plaintiff

Event Type

  • court case
  • playhouse business