Viewing Event Record: Chancery, Brayne v Burbage: The court rejects Hone's report, continues contempt investigation of the Burbages

Abstract

Margaret Brayne sues James and Cuthbert Burbage in Chancery court over her share of the Theatre playhouse profits. Sarjeant Harris, counsel for the Burbages, rejects the finding that the Burbages should be arrested for contempt. The court agrees with Harris and orders Drs Edward Stanhope and Thomas Legg to report further.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 12 October 1591 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 12 October 1591 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Hone, John Master in Chancery
Stanhope, Edward Master in Chancery
Legg, Thomas Master in Chancery
Harris, ––– counsel for the defense
Burbage, James defendant
Burbage, Cuthbert defendant
Brayne, Margaret plaintiff widow