Margaret Brayne sues James and Cuthbert Burbage in Chancery court over her share of the Theatre playhouse profits. Masters of Chancery Edward Stanhope and Thomas Legg report that they must examine John Hyde, Ralph Miles, Nicholas Byshop, and John Alleyn before they can resolve the matter. The court grants them the authority to depose the witnesses.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope, Edward | Master in Chancery | |
| Legg, Thomas | Master in Chancery | |
| Scott, ––– | Master of the Rolls | |
| Burbage, James | defendant | |
| Burbage, Cuthbert | defendant | |
| Hyde, John | deponent | |
| Miles, Ralph | deponent | |
| Byshop, Nicholas | deponent | |
| Alleyn, John | deponent | |
| Brayne, Margaret | plaintiff | widow |