ECR 64 723
Reference code
ECR 64 723
Title
Goldcliff, Coldra, Nash and Christchurch, Monmouthshire: Copy of answer to bill of complaint
Level
Item
Date
[post November 1711]
Extent & medium
1 item
Content description
Copy of the answer of Laurence Lord, esq., one of the defendants, to the bill of complaint of John Brewer, plaintiff:
Lord can find no evidence about Bridget Ravenant, from whom the plaintiff pretends to derive his title, nor whether she ever existed. He believes the plaintiff has no title to the premises, and is using the name of Bridget Ravenant to defeat the Provost and College of the escheat in default of a customary heir. Lord states that after the death of Portreeve, the plaintiff found means to get into possession of the premises before he or the Provost and College had notice of the death, and he applies to be admitted tenant as heir to Portreeve at a court held - October 1710. Lord refused his fine and directed his steward, Mr Kemeys, not to admit him in case there were other claimants with better title. Proclamations were made in open court for right heirs to make out their title to the premises. Lord denies the motive imputed to him by the bill of complaint, and denies using threatening language to the plaintiff or the jury. He submits to the judgement of the court.
Endorsed: Mr Lords Answer to Brewer's Bill
Lord can find no evidence about Bridget Ravenant, from whom the plaintiff pretends to derive his title, nor whether she ever existed. He believes the plaintiff has no title to the premises, and is using the name of Bridget Ravenant to defeat the Provost and College of the escheat in default of a customary heir. Lord states that after the death of Portreeve, the plaintiff found means to get into possession of the premises before he or the Provost and College had notice of the death, and he applies to be admitted tenant as heir to Portreeve at a court held - October 1710. Lord refused his fine and directed his steward, Mr Kemeys, not to admit him in case there were other claimants with better title. Proclamations were made in open court for right heirs to make out their title to the premises. Lord denies the motive imputed to him by the bill of complaint, and denies using threatening language to the plaintiff or the jury. He submits to the judgement of the court.
Endorsed: Mr Lords Answer to Brewer's Bill
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