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Supreme Court of Judicature: High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division: Warrants...

Catalogue reference: J 58

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J 58

These warrants relate mainly to the appointment by debtors of attorneys to confess judgement in actions of debt. They normally give the full names and addresses of the debtors, suitors and solicitors involved as well as the sums of money in...

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J 58

Title
Supreme Court of Judicature: High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division: Warrants of Attorney
Date

1875-1886

Description

These warrants relate mainly to the appointment by debtors of attorneys to confess judgement in actions of debt. They normally give the full names and addresses of the debtors, suitors and solicitors involved as well as the sums of money in question. The series also includes some certificates of filing or registration of such warrants in the Bills of Sale Department of the Central Office of the Supreme Court of Judicature and a few cognovits executed in acknowledgement of debt.

Related material

Earlier cognovits are in KB 133

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Supreme Court of Judicature, Common Pleas Division, 1875-1880
  • Supreme Court of Judicature, Exchequer Division, 1875-1880
  • Supreme Court of Judicature, Queens Bench Division, 1875-1901
Physical description

21 bundle(s)

Subjects
Topics
Litigation
Debt
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9666/

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