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Short title: Roll[s] v Ley. Plaintiffs: Abel Roll[s], gent of Godcot. Defendants:...

Catalogue reference: STAC 8/246/10

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This record is about the Short title: Roll[s] v Ley. Plaintiffs: Abel Roll[s], gent of Godcot. Defendants:... dating from 1614 July in the series Court of Star Chamber: Proceedings, James I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
STAC 8/246/10
Date
1614 July
Description

Short title: Roll[s] v Ley.

Plaintiffs: Abel Roll[s], gent of Godcot.

Defendants: John Ley of Royton, yeoman, Joan Ley, his wife John Ley his son, and Robert Coles.

Subject: Forgery of a bond in the name of plaintiff Abel Rolls, and perjury at the assizes.

Devon.

Another action was also brought before the King's Bench, criminal or civil side.

Barnes category: forgery; perjury.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5574420/

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STAC 8

Court of Star Chamber: Proceedings, James I

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