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Short title: Abrey v Butler. Plaintiffs: Edward Abrey, John Abrey and William Abrey...
Catalogue reference: STAC 8/40/7
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This record is about the Short title: Abrey v Butler. Plaintiffs: Edward Abrey, John Abrey and William Abrey... dating from 1614 May in the series Court of Star Chamber: Proceedings, James I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- STAC 8/40/7
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1614 May
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Description (What the record is about)
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Short title: Abrey v Butler.
Plaintiffs: Edward Abrey, John Abrey and William Abrey his sons, and John Farrington alias John Verndell, all of Alton.
Defendants: John Butler gent, the said Richard Searle, Gilbert Searle gent of Odiham clerk of the peace, William Hazell, gaoler of the county, Roger Atherley (Adderley) and William Wrothe.
Subject: Procuring a false presentment against plaintiff William Abrey, and others for assault on the said constable Richard Searle at Alton, extortion, and attempted subornation of perjury.
Hampshire.
Barnes category: extortion; conspiracy; maintenance; assault; officer's misfeasance.
Another action was also brought before a local court
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Topics
- Litigation
- Crime
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5568861/
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STAC 8
Court of Star Chamber: Proceedings, James I
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