CP40/816: Trinity term 1465

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 054

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Damages awarded: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Norton, John Markwyk, Richard Bovauntre and Walter Norys, executors of Richard Nordon, state that on 8 May 1455, at Westminster, Richard Bruyn made a bond with RN, now deceased, in £13 9s 10d, payable at Michaelmas then next. RB paid WN 69s 10d of this sum, but he has not paid the remaining £10, either to RN during his lifetime or to the plaintiffs after RN's death, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of RN, by which they are executors and have administration.

Pleading: RB granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: Plaintiffs come by attorney, RB does not come, in default. Order that executors recover debt, and damages of 100s. RB amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 054

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Hugh Pakenham states that on 17 May 1457, in London, John Bowe made a bond with him in 10m, payable at Easter then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JB granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of HP.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 308] JB states that HP ought not maintain his action, as by a release dated 5 November 1456 and first delivered to him after the making of the bond, at Mortlake in Surrey on 5 June 1457, HP released and quitclaimed to him all actions and debts outstanding between them.

Pleading: HP states that this release was sealed and delivered to JB on 5 November 1456, the date given in the document, and was not first delivered to JB after the making of the bond, as JB has claimed.

Pleading: JB repeats that the release was first delivered to him after the making of the bond. Parties on country, sheriff of Surrey to have jury here at octave of Hilary.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 308.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 102d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (account)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Reckoning of account

Pleading: Margaret Hatter states that on 1 June 1457, in the parish of St Mary le Strand in Middlesex, Thomas Freke, now deceased, accounted with her before Thomas Frelond and William Halle, auditors, concerning various sums of money of MH received on account by TF before that time, and on this account was found to be in arrears to her in £22. However, TF did not pay this during his lifetime, and nor has Henry Freke, his executor after his death, to her damage of £10.

Pleading: HF states that MH ought not maintain her action, as long before the date of her original writ, he had fully administered all the goods and chattels formerly of TF, and had nothing then or afterwards in his hands.

Pleading: MH states that on the day of her original writ, namely 8 September 1463, HF had various goods and chattels formerly of TF still in his hands and not administered by which she could have been satisfied, namely in the parish of St Mary le Strand. Enquiry by country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 2 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to quindene of Easter 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 103d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Edward Pygot states that on 15 November 1461 [no place given, presumably London], Thomas Fraunceys made a bond with him in £10, payable at the quindene of Hilary then next. EP acknowledges payment of £4 6s 8d, but TF has not paid the remaining 113s 4d, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TF granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 10 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1468.

Case notes: No place given for sealing of bond.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 104

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 5m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Alice Hall and Thomas Nyche state that on 14 August 1462, in London [parish and ward omitted], John Asshenden made a bond with them in £4, payable on 20 September 1462. However, he has not paid, to their damage of 5m. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: JA granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 105

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Cornwall
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Oliver Tregasowe and John Tregasowe state that on 28 August 1462, at Lostwithiel, John Dogowe, now deceased, made a bond with them in £80, payable at St Bartholomew then next. However, John D has not paid, and nor have the defendants, John Kendall, Roger Chatwyke, Thomas Tomyowe, Robert Whyte and William Boughton, executors of JD together with Margaret, widow and co-executor of John D, to their damage of 100m. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: WB in person and JK, RC, TT and RW in person defend force and injury. WB states that he is called William Bukton, and has always been known as Bukton and not as William Boughton or Bouton, and seeks judgment on the writ. The others state that OT and JT ought not have their action, as they were never executors of the will of John D, and never administered any goods formerly of John D on the date of his death.

Pleading: OT and JT state that their writ ought not cease. They say that WB is and was always known both as William Boughton or Bouton and as Bukton, and they seek enquiry by the country. They also say that the other did administer various goods and chattels formerly of JD, namely at Lostwithiel. Enquiry by country. Justices wish to be advised before issuing writs of venire facias, so day is given at Michaelmas three weeks.

Postea text: Parties come, justices decide to issue writs, jury of Lostwithiel to be here at octave of Hilary 1466.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to quindene of Easter 1466.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to Michaelmas one month 1466, nisi prius they come before the justices of assize in Cornwall at Launceston on 31 July 1466. On that day, defendants come, justices of assize send record that on that day, before Walter Moyle and Thomas Yonge, justices of assize, WB came in person, other defendants by attorney, plaintiffs did not come to prosecute their writ. Plaintiffs and pledges amerced.

Case notes: For related case, see CP 40/813, rot 116.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 106d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Haynes, William Shukburgh and Thomas Napton state that on 29 January 1462, at Westminster, Roger Radclyff made a bond with them in £15 22½d, payable at Easter 1464, but has not paid, to their damage of £10. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: RR granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 3 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Trinity 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 107

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Cornwall
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: 100m
Case type: Taking of goods

Pleading: Avery Cornburgh states that on 10 August 1463, at St Dominick, Thomas Gyll forcibly took and carried off four oxen and six cows worth £10, and other goods and chattels worth £20, namely 6 brass vessels, 8 brass plates ('patellas'), 2 silver bowls ('crateres'), two dozen spoons and 6 pairs of linen sheets, against the peace and to his damage of 100m.

Pleading: TG granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 119d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (account)
Damages claimed: 5m
Damages awarded: 6s 8d
Costs: 33s 4d
Case type: Reckoning of account

Pleading: Thomas Pope states that on 18 November 1459, in London, John Hert accounted before Hugh Fraunceys and Richard Dalkyn, auditors, for various sums of TP's money received by JH on account before that date, and upon this JH was found to be in arrears by 65s. However, JH has not paid this to TP, to his damage of 5m.

Pleading: JH granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 113] JH states that he does not owe TP this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at Michaelmas one month.

Postea text: [on CP 40/817, rot 113] Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to octave of Hilary 1466.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to morrow of St John the Baptist, nisi prius they come before Robert Danby, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 19 June 1466. On this day, TP came by attorney, RD sent record that on that day, before RD and Thomas Danby, parties came by attorney, jury said that JH owed TP the said 65s as claimed by TP. Damages assigned to TP at 6s 8d, costs at 26s 8d. Order that TP recover debt and damages, and a further 6s 8d costs assigned by the court, to a total of 40s. JH amerced.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 113.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 121

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Michell and John Wylde state that on 3 March 1464, in London, Richard Thornton made a bond with them in £12 11s, payable at Lady Day then next, but has not paid, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: RT seeks to hear the bond and the conditions, and these are read out in court. The condition of this bond is such that if the within-named RT and Thomas [sic] should pay to WM and JW or either of them 20s at the said feast, 20s at the Nativity of St John the Baptist then next, 20s at Michaelmas, 20s at Christmas, and so on year by year until £8 is fully paid, then the bond shall be cancelled, otherwise it shall remain in force. Having heard this, RT states that he ought not owe this debt, since he paid WM and JW the 20s payments due at Lady Day 1464, St John the Baptist 1464, Michaelmas 1464, Christmas 1464 and Lady Day 1465 according to the terms of the agreement, namely at Southwark, and there were no other payments due between the making of the bond and the date of the plaintiffs' original writ.

Pleading: WM and JW, protesting that RL did not keep to the payment dates specified, state that RL did not pay the 20s due at Christmas 1464, according to the terms of the condition.

Pleading: RL states that he did pay the 20s due at Christmas 1464, as he claimed. Parties on country, sheriff of Surrey to have jury of Southwark here at quindene of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 121d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 40s
Damages awarded: 6s 8d
Costs: 20s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: William Byrde states that on 8 July 1455, in London, Edward Moreys bought from him 15 ells of linen cloth called Holand cloth, 2 pieces of black buckram and five rolls of wool for 40s, payable on request. However, he has not paid, to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: EM granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 125] EM states that he does not owe WB this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at morrow of All Souls.

Postea text: [on CP 40/817, rot 125] Process continued, jury in respite to octave of the Purification 1466, nisi prius they come before Robert Danby, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 27 January 1466. On this day, WB came by attorney, RD sent record that on that day, before RD and Thomas Danby, parties came by attorney, jury said that WB did owe EM 40s, as claimed by EM (sic, names clearly transposed in error). Damages assigned to WB at 6s 8d, costs at 20s. Order that WB recover debt and damages. WB amerced (sic, error for EM).

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 125. Postea is clearly extremely confused.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 123

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Maryot states that on 22 December 1462, in London, Godfrey Yonge made a bond with him in 46s 8d, payable at Easter then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 40s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: GY states that this bond is not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant. Bond in safe-keeping of John Fogge.

Case notes: See also rot 331.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 137d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Smyth states that on 17 March 1460, at Westminster, Andrew Ramerygge made a bond with him in £20, payable at St Peter ad Vincula then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: AR granted licence to imparl to the octave of Michaelmas, with assent of JS.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 139

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Lee states that on 16 March 1459, in London, Thomas Slyfeld made a bond with him in £500, payable on 14 March 1460. Of this, RL acknowledges satisfaction of £384 11s 4d, but TS has not paid the remaining £115 8s 8d, to his damage of 20m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TS granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 141

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: John Aylemer states that on 1 July 1460, in London, Lawrence Raynford, as Lawrence Raynford esquire, made two bonds with him, each in £5, payable at Michaelmas and Easter then next. However, he has not paid either debt, to his damage of 10m. He shows the bonds in court.

Pleading: LR states that he ought not owe these debts, as at the time of the making of the bonds he was imprisoned by JA and his associates at Bradfield, and detained there until he made the bonds under duress.

Pleading: JA denies this, stating that LR was at large at the time of the making of the bonds and made them freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country, sheriff of Essex to have jury of Bradfield here at octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 12 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Michaelmas 1468.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to octave of Trinity 1470, from when they were placed in respite to the octave of Michaelmas, before when the pleading remained without day, as Henry VI recovered the crown from Edward IV. On 21 November 1470 JA came into court by attorney and sought a writ to the sheriff of London to re-summon LR, and a writ to the sheriff of Essex to summon the jurors. These were granted, returnable at the morrow of the Purification 1471.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to quindene of Easter 1471.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 146

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Hertfordshire
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Damages awarded: 13s 4d
Costs: 33s 4d
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: Walter Cok states that on 25 February 1462, at Hertford, Simon Walfray made a bond with him in 53s 4d, payable on 12 March then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 40s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: SW states that he ought not owe this debt, as at the time of the making of the bond he was imprisoned by WC and his associates at Southwark, and detained there until he made the bond under duress.

Pleading: WC denies this, stating that SW was at large at the time of the making of the bond and made it freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country, sheriff of Surrey to have jury here at octave of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: WC came by attorney, SW did not come, in default. Jurors in respite to morrow of All Souls, as did not come. On that day, WC came by attorney, jury said that SW made the bond freely and not under duress. Damages assigned at 13s 4d, costs at 33s 4d. Order that WC recover debt, and damages of 46s 8d. SW amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 147

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Taking of goods

Pleading: John Saunder states that on 12 June 1464, in London, William Frank forcibly took and carried off his goods and chattels worth 100s, namely three entire woollen cloths called 'kerseys'. This was against the peace and to his damage of £10.

Pleading: WF granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas, with assent of JS. Pledges named for defendant.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 153

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Damages awarded: 26s 8d
Costs: 60s
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: John Blaunche states that on 4 August 1463, in London, Thomas Thowe made a bond with him in £40, payable on 6 August then next. TT has satisfied him of £12 of this sum, but has not paid the remaining £28, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TT states that he ought not owe this debt, as at the time of the making of the bond he was imprisoned by JB and his associates in London, and detained there until he made the bond under duress.

Pleading: JB denies this, stating that TT was at large at the time of the making of the bond and made it freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country, jury here at quindene of St John the Baptist. Pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to Easter five weeks 1466, nisi prius they come before Robert Danby, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 7 May 1466. On that day, JB came by attorney, justices sent record that on that day, before RD and Thomas Danby, JB came in person, TT did not come, in default. Jury said that TT made the bond freely and not under duress. Damages assigned at 26s 8d, costs at 40s. Order that JB recover debt and damages of 5m, and a further 20s costs assigned by the court, to a total of 6m 6s 8d. TT amerced.

Postea text: On this day, JB came into court and acknowledged satisfaction of the debt and damages. TT quit.

Case notes: Thowe and Brakynburgh were both clerks with links to both Strood near Rochester and Lichfield cathedral. For Thowe, see also CP 40/827, rot 311d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 155d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (other)
Damages claimed: -
Case type: Debt

Pleading: John Hony was summoned to answer John Don on plea that he render £9 which he owes and unjustly detains. JD came by attorney, JH in person, day given at quindene of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Three further days given, to octave of Trinity 1466.

Postea text: JD came by attorney, JH did not come. Day given, JH to be distrained for octave of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 157

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Assault; Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: Thomas Cook states that on 25 August 1463, in London, Michael Luke made a bond with him in £16 5s, payable at St Bartholomew next, but has not paid, to his damage of £20. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: ML granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas, with assent of TC.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 160d] ML states that he ought not owe this debt, as before the making of this bond, namely on 4 February 1463, at Southampton, TC made great threats of assault and imprisonment against him if he did not make this bond with him. Therefore, out of fear of these threats, he made the bond as described.

Pleading: TC granted licence to imparl to octave of Hilary 1466.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 106d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 230d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan); Debt (other)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Contract (service/employment); Loan

Pleading: John Typpyng states that at Michaelmas 1460, in London, he was retained by Thomas Patryngton to serve him as his chief buyer and seller of merchandise for three years, at an annual salary of 4m. However, while he served him well for this period, £4 remains outstanding from his salary. Also, 20 August 1462, in London, TP borrowed a further £4 12d from him, payable on request, but he has not paid this or the other £4, to his damage of 10m.

Pleading: TP granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 237

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Surrey
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 100s
Damages awarded: 40s
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Walter Moyle states that on 15 October 1456, in Southwark, Richard Bruyn borrowed 10m from him, payable on request, but has not re-paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: RB granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: WM came in person, RB did not come, in default. Order that WM debt, and damages of 40s. RB amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 256d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Assault; Imprisonment

Pleading: Roger Castellyon states that on 10 January 1465, in London, in the parish of St Katherine Coleman in the ward of [omitted, presumably Aldgate], John Lambert, together with Philip Barre, forcibly assaulted him, beating, wounding and imprisoning him, against the peace and to his damage of £20.

Pleading: JL denies responsibility for this trespass as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Pleading: [Followed by mesne process against Philip Barre on same charge. PB did not come, Sheriff to take, not found, to take for same term. Same four posteas, to octave of Michaelmas 1466.]

Postea text: 4 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Michaelmas 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 257

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Malter states that on 8 February 1463, in London, Richard Galwey made two bonds with him, each in 5m, payable at Michaelmas 1463 and Michaelmas 1464 respectively. However, RG has not paid this total of 10m, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bonds in court.

Pleading: RG granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 258

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond); Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Bond; Loan

Pleading: Geoffrey Feldyng states that on 19 November 1460, in London, Richard Weye made a bond with him in £4 2s, payable at St John the Baptist then next. Also, on the same day, RW borrowed a further £4 18s from him, payable on request. However, RW has not paid this total of £9, to his damage of 10m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: RW granted licence to imparl to Michaelmas three weeks. Pledges named for defendant.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 304

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Kent
Writ type: Trespass (against statute)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Breach of Statute; Real action / rents / damage to real estate

Pleading: Thomas Peppyr and his wife Faith, citing the terms of the statute of 5 Richard II against unlawful entries [Stat Realm, 5 Ric II, c. 7], state that on 16 November 1463 Gerard Rede entered into 4 messuages, 16 acres of land, 3½ acres of meadow and 2 acres of wood in Eltham belonging to the plaintiffs, into which lawful entry had not been granted, in contempt of the king, against the form of the statute and to their damage of £20.

Pleading: GR granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 306

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Sherde, administrator of the goods and chattels formerly of Roger Werburgh, kinsman and executor of John Standelf, states that on 14 November 1417, in London, John Collee, now deceased, made a bond with John Standelf in £20, payable at Pentecost then next. However, neither John Collee nor his executors, Alice Collee (the defendant) and John Bythunm, have paid this £20, not to JS himself, or to RW, executor of JS, or to RS the plaintiff, to whom administration of the goods formerly of RW was granted by Roger Radclyff, dean of St Mary le Bow in the jurisdiction of the church of Christchurch, Canterbury, to his damage of 20m. He shows the bond in court, together with the testamentary letters of JS, by which RW was executor and had administration, and the letters of administration of RR, by which he has administration of the goods of RW.

Pleading: AC, protesting that the bond is not of the making of John Collee, states that RS ought not maintain his action regarding £19 18s of this sum, as on the day of RS's original writ, and long before, she had fully administered all the goods formerly of JC except one chest worth 2s, and had nothing else in her hands.

Pleading: RS states that, concerning the 2s aforesaid, since AC acknowledges that she had this chest, he seeks judgment and the 2s with damages. Order that RS recover these 2s, to be levied from the goods of JC still in her hands. AC amerced. Concerning the remaining £19 18s, RS states that on the day of his original writ, namely 24 March 1464, AC had various goods and chattels in her hands formerly of JC sufficient to pay this debt and not administered beyond the said chest, namely in the parish of St Vedast in the ward of Farringdon Within, and she could have paid had she wished. Enquiry by country, jury here at quindene of Michaelmas.

Case notes: For same case against John Bythum see CP 40/814, rot 363.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 307d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 4m
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Thomas Abbot and his wife Agnes state that on 20 February 1461, in London, John Broun borrowed 6m from Agnes, when she was a single woman, payable to her on request, but has not paid, either before or after Agnes's marriage to Thomas, to their damage of 4m.

Pleading: JB granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 306] JB states that he does not owe the plaintiffs this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Hilary.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 306.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 308d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Damages awarded: 3s 4d
Costs: 20s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Richard states that on 9 September 1460, in London, William Colman made a bond with him and a certain William Sharpe, now deceased, in 58s 4d, payable on the eve of Michaelmas then next. However, he has not paid, either to TR or WS, to his damage of 40s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: WC states that he ought not owe this debt, as he agreed to make a bond with TR and WS in this 58s 4d under the following conditions, namely that should he make payments of 11s 8d to TR and WS at the following Christmas, Easter, the nativity of St John the Baptist and Michaelmas, and 10s 4d at the next Christmas, then the bond shall be cancelled; otherwise it should remain in force. He states that he is, and at the time of the making of the bond was a lay man and of little learning, and believing that the bond contained this condition, when in fact it did not, he sealed it and delivered it to TR and WS. Therefore this bond is not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas. Bond to remain in custody of John Fogge.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to morrow of All Souls.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to the octave of the Purification 1466, nisi prius they come before Robert Danby, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 5 February 1466. On this day, TR came by attorney, justices sent record that on that day, before RD and Thomas Danby, parties came by attorneys, jury said that the bond is of WC's making, as claimed by TR. Damages assigned at 3s 4d, costs at 20s. Order that TR recover debt, and damages as assessed. WC to be taken.

Case notes: Probably continuation from CP 40/815, rot 341, but location for bond given as different parish.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 310

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Assault; Imprisonment

Pleading: John Laweley states that on 19 November 1463, in London, Richard Walwyne and Robert Coton forcibly assaulted him and imprisoned him, keeping him there for three days until he made a fine with them in 40s for his delivery. This was against the peace, and to his damage of £20.

Pleading: RW and RC granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 311

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Surrey
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: James Thomlynson, merchant of the Calais staple, states that on 3 November 1462, in Southwark, Thomas Bryce made a bond with him in £46 14s 7d, payable at Easter then next. Of this, JT acknowledges payment of £30 2s 4d, but TB has not paid the remaining £16 12s 3d, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court [recited in full, in English].

Pleading: TB granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 311d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 5m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Kene states that on 4 January 1464, in London, Richard Gardener made a bond with him in £4, payable at Easter then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 5m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: RG granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of WK. Pledges named for defendant.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 503] RG states that this bond is not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Hilary. Same pledges named for defendant. Bond in custody of John Fogge.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 503.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 315

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Shukburgh states that on 26 May 1459, at Westminster, William Brandon bought from him one hood ('penulam') of miniver, one hood of grey belly fur and a half hood of miniver for 40s, payable on request. However, WB has not paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: WB granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 315

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 5m
Damages awarded: 20s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: Robert Hill states that on the feast of St Bartholomew 1461, in London, William Boltewode bought from him two bales of woad for 106s 10½d, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 5m.

Pleading: WB granted licence to imparl to quindene of Trinity.

Postea text: RH came by attorney, WB did not come, in default. Order that RH recover debt, and damages of 20s. WB amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 315d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Shukburgh states that on 24 October 1450, at Westminster, Edward Langeford bought from him one hood ('penulam') of marten belly fur ('wombes'), and 40 marten belly furs for 40s, payable on request. However, he has not paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: EL granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 315] EL states that he does not owe JS this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Hilary.

Postea text: [on CP 40/817, rot 315] Sheriff did not send writ, to octave of the Purification.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 315.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 323

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Elyot states that on 10 July 1464, in London [parish and ward omitted], Richard Marchall made a bond with him in £8 15s 6d, payable at Christmas then next. However, he has not paid, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: RM states that this bond is not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 323

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 40s
Damages awarded: 6s 8d
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Miles Metcalf states that on 20 August 1464, in London, Richard Triplard borrowed 40s from him, payable on request, but has not re-paid this, to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: RT, brought to the bar by the sheriff of London, admits the action and that he owes the debt as claimed. Order that MM recover the debt, and damages of 6s 8d. RT amerced, and returned to the king's prison under the custody of the said sheriff, both for suspicion of felony returned by the same sheriff and for this debt and damages, there to stay until etc.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 329

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Curteys states that on 10 February 1463, in London, Richard Neweton and John Challey made a bond with him in £50, payable on 1 August then next. Curteys acknowledges satisfaction of £38 13s 4d of this debt, but states that Neweton and Challey have not paid the remaining £21 6s 8d, to his damage of 20m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: Neweton and Challey granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Case notes: Challey's name has been inserted later as second defendant throughout text.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 329d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Curteys states that on 23 June 1463, in London, Thomas Bussh, alias TB of the household of the archbishop of Canterbury, made a bond with him in £4 10s, payable at All Saints then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 40s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TB granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of JC.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 330

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £300
Case type: Abduction; Usurpation / abuse of rights

Pleading: Nicholas Baylly amerced for many defaults. NB, Thomas Passenchaunt and John Whyte were attached to answer William Babyngton on plea that they forcibly abducted William Dylcok, a prisoner in their custody. William Babyngton states that John Makworth, William Cheyne, William Babyngton, Peter de la Pole and William Fynderne were seised of a messuage and garden with appurtenances within the close of the Fleet in the parish of St Bride in London, pertaining to them as keepers of all the prisoners committed to the king's prison of the Fleet. Thus seised, by a charter which WB shows in court, dated 7 July 1434, having obtained licence from the king, they granted and demised this property and the office, together with all fees, profits and all other things pertaining to the office to William Venour and his wife Elizabeth, daughter and heir of Roger Sapurton, brother of John Sapurton, to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies in perpetuity. If they should die without heirs, then the property and office should remain to the heirs of Elizabeth's body, and then to Robert Babyngton, father of the plaintiff, who's heir he is, as kinsman of Roger Sapurton, and the heirs of his body. WV and EV were thus seised of this property and office as of fee tail. RB later had issue WB, the plaintiff, and later died, and thus the remainder descended to WB. WV then died without issue by EV, and EV survived and had possession alone as of fee tail. According to the statute passed in Parliament in 6 Richard II [Stat. Realm, 6 Ric II, c. 6], should any woman, after being ravished, then consent to this , both she and the ravisher should be disinherited, and all inheritances should pass to their next heirs, and WB therefore states that after the death of WV, a certain Robert Worth, at Edmonton on 5 October 1462, after the death of RB, feloniously seized EV and afterwards, namely on the following Tuesday (12 October 1462), at Westminster, he 'carnally knew' EV with her consent, by which she hence consented voluntarily to the seizure. Since she has no heirs of her body, by the terms of the statute WB therefore claimed the office and property as next kinsman of EV, namely as son of Robert B, son of Margery, daughter of Agnes, sister of Elizabeth, mother of Roger, father of EV, and on 16 November 1463 he entered into the property according to the terms of the statute, and was seised as of fee tail by virtue of the demise and the statute. As keeper of the prison he took possession of a certain William Dilcok, then a prisoner in the Fleet, who had been committed to the prison on 1 May 1460 by John Prisot and his fellow justices of the Bench at Westminster to stay there until he had satisfied a certain Thomas Radclyff of £24, assigned to TR as damages in a case of trespass committed on TR by WD, and had made fine with the king for that trespass. EV had remained keeper of the prison until the said 16 November 1463, and on that day he had taken WD to Westminster, when the defendants took and abducted WD from his custody, against the peace and to his damage of £300.

Pleading: NB, TP and JW granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1466, with assent of WB.

Case notes: For a related case see also CP 40/811 rot 123d, continued on CP 40/812, rot 337. For details of the underlying case behind this, involving a dispute between Babyngton and Venour over the wardenship of the Fleet, see C.H. Williams, 'A fifteenth-century Lawsuit', Law Quarterly review (1924), pp.354-64.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 331

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Maryot states that on 22 December 1462, in London, John Tannys made a bond with him in 46s 8d, payable at Easter then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 40s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JT states that this bond is not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant. Bond in custody of John Fogge.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to morrow of All Souls.

Case notes: See also rot 123.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 337

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Essex
Writ type: Trespass (against statute)
Damages claimed: £100
Damages awarded: £15
Costs: 100s
Case type: Arbitration; Breach of Statute; Maintenance

Pleading: William Hyot, citing the statute made at Westminster against the maintenance of suits, states that on 13 February 1463, at Netteswell, John Thornekyn unlawfully maintained and sustained the suit of one William Atkynson, against whom WH had brought a case in Common Pleas that WA render to him two documents which he unjustly detained. This was in contempt of the king, against the form of the statute and to his damage of £100.

Pleading: JT states that WH ought not have his action, since long before the date of the original writ for the detention suit which WH supposes JH to have maintained, namely 3 December 1462, at the church of St Paul's in London, in the ward of Farringdon Within (sic), there was an agreement between WA, then parson of Coberley in the diocese of Worcester, and WH, then parson of Netteswell in London diocese, that before the feast of the Purification then next (2 February 1463) they should swap their respective rectories. Before that date, WA should deliver to JT in London a presentation to the church of Coberley, in the name of Giles Brugges, patron of the church, for JT to deliver to WH; WH would also deliver to JT a presentation to the church of Netteswell, in the name of the abbot of Waltham, patron of that church, for delivery to WA. As security that each would implement his part of this agreement, WA and WH each bound themselves in one of the two documents allegedly detained. These were to be delivered to JT for safe-keeping, on the condition that if either should not fulfil his part of the agreement, then both would be delivered to the one who had implemented their part, and if both should fulfil their parts, then each should be returned to each person respectively. JT states that WA and WH both requested that if any actions should ensue between them in London, Westminster or elsewhere in Middlesex concerning the delivery of these bonds or the presentations, then JT should state to whom the documents should pertain, and thus JT had possession of the documents until the original writ of detinue brought against him by WA, and until JT appeared in this court and sought a writ of venire facias to WH. Further, JT says that before the said feast of the Purification WA delivered to him, at St Paul's, full presentation to the church of Coberley as agreed, to be delivered to WH if he delivered the presentation to Netteswell, but that WH did not deliver the presentation to Netteswell before that date as agreed. Therefore WA brought the writ of detinue against JT for delivery of the bonds, and while that writ was pending and after the aforesaid writ of venire facias was granted, JT, WH and WA all agreed to enter arbitration in the church of St Paul's, in the parish of St Faith in Farringdon Within ward in London, before John Lambe and Walter Langryche, arbiters. These arbiters, at the time of the alleged maintenance, at St Paul's, asked and required JT to say to whom the bonds ought to pertain and be delivered, and JT told them that WH had not implemented the agreement, and that the bonds should be delivered to WA and not WH. He is therefore not guilty of any maintenance, as claimed by WH.

Pleading: WH states that JT was guilty of maintenance in Essex as claimed. Enquiry by country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to octave of Hilary 1466, nisi prius they come before Peter Ardern, JCP, at Harlow on 9 January 1466. On this day, WH came by attorney, justices sent record that on that day, before PA and Richard Pernell, WH came in person, JT by attorney Galon, jury said that JT was guilty of maintenance as claimed by WH. Damages assigned at £15, costs at 100s. Order that WH recover this total of £20, JT to be taken.

Postea text: WH acknowledged satisfaction of damages. JT quit and without day.

Case notes: See also related suits on CP 40/810, rot 30, CP 40/812, rot 325 and CP 40/814, rot 125.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 341d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 5m
Damages awarded: 13s 4d
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Gardyner states that on 12 June 1464, in London, Thomas Lorymer made a bond with him in £7, payable at St Peter ad Vincula then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 5m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TL granted licence to imparl, to quindene of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Parties came by attorneys. Attorney of TL asked to respond for his master, but he says that he is not informed of any response. TL remains without defence. Order that RG recover his debt, and damages of 13s 4d. TL amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 342

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Detinue
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Detention of goods; Safe keeping

Pleading: John Hewyk states that on 4 September 1457, in London, he delivered to Beatrice Lurchon, widow of John Lurchon, goods and chattels for safe-keeping worth 5m, namely a silver and gilt bowl ('ciphum'), and an iron-bound chest. However, she has refused to return them, to his damage of £10.

Pleading: BL granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 343d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Kent
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 100s
Damages awarded: 13s 3d
Costs: 20s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: James Asshe states that on 6 July 1464, in London, William Nicholas of the parish of St Mary of Hoo bought from him six bullocks for 50s, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: WN of the parish of St Mary within the hundred of Hoo in Kent came, brought by the sheriff of Kent, and said that he was the same person against whom JA brought his suit. However, he states that on the day of his original writ he was living in the parish of St Mary within the hundred of Hoo, and that there was no place in Kent known as the parish of St Mary of Hoo, as the writ supposes.

Pleading: JA states that his writ ought not cease, as there is a parish in Kent known as St Mary of Hoo, as the writ supposes. Enquiry by country, jury here at quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to morrow of All Souls 1465. Jury in respite to octave of Hilary 1466.

Postea text: JA came by attorney, WN did not come, in default, jury in respite to Easter three weeks, as they did not come.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to quindene of Hilary 1467. On this day, JA came, jury said that there was a parish known as St Mary of Hoo in Kent, as JA alleged. Damages assigned at 13s 4d, costs at 20s. Order that JA recover debt and damages, WN amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 349

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Gilbert Pulvertoft states that on the feast of St Luke (18 October) 1455, in London, Thomas Webster made a bond with him in £4, payable at Michaelmas then next, but has not paid, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TW seeks to hear the bond and endorsement, and these are read in court. The endorsement states that the condition of the bond is such that if the obliged William, Thomas, John, John and John (sic) should pay GP 20s at Christmas 1456, 20s at Christmas 1457, 20s at Christmas 1458 and 20s at Christmas 1459, then the bond shall be cancelled; otherwise it should remain in force. Having heard this, TW states that GP ought not have his action, as he paid GP all the sums specified in the endorsement on the dates given, at Moulton in Lincolnshire.

Pleading: GP, protesting that TW did not pay him any of the sums specified in the endorsement, states that Thomas, William, John, John and John did not pay him the 20s due at Christmas 1457 as required.

Pleading: TW states that he paid GP the 20s due at Christmas 1457, according to the terms of the endorsement. Parties on country, sheriff of Lincolnshire to have jury here at quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to octave of Hilary 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 349d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Nele, executor of Robert Baret, and John Naseby and his wife Margery, former wife and executor of RB, state that on 23 January 1461, in London, Edward Moryce made a bond with Robert Baret, now deceased, in £8, payable at Easter then next. However, he has not paid, either to RB or to his executors, before or after Margery's marriage to JN, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of RB, by which WN and Margery are executors and have administration.

Pleading: EM granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 10 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1468.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 350

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: John Aleyn and Ralph Amyas state that on 17 April 1462, at Westminster, John Shelley made a bond with them in £25 6s 8d, payable at Michaelmas then next, but has not paid, to their damage of 20m. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: JS states that he ought not owe this debt, as at the time of the making of the bond he was imprisoned by JA and RA and their associates in London, and held there until he made this bond under duress.

Pleading: JA and RA deny this, stating that at the time of the bond JS was at large and not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country, sheriff of London to have jury here at quindene of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 350d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Lincolnshire
Writ type: Debt (other)
Damages claimed: £200
Case type: Debt; Real action / rents / damage to real estate

Pleading: James Strangways, Robert Shirwynde, parson of Wath, William Crayke, parson of Tanfield, and John Cateryk state that on 9 March 1454, in London, they demised to Richard Fenys the manor of South Berwick in Sussex, with appurtenances, to hold from Easter then next for three years, at an annual rent of £86 13s 4d payable at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions. RF held this manor for this term, but is in arrears by £114 12s 2½d, namely £27 18s 10½d for the payment due at Easter 1456, and £86 13s 4d for Michaelmas 1456 and Easter 1457. They are owed this money, but RF has not paid, to their damage of £200.

Pleading: RF granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: 6 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1467.

Case notes: Lincolnshire heading presumably an error for either Sussex (where the property lay) or Yorkshire (where the plaintiffs appear to have come from).

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 373d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Hampshire
Writ type: Debt (account)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Reckoning of account

Pleading: Andrew Jamys states that on 20 June 1452, in the soke of Winchester, John Fabyan accounted with him before Robert Copendale and William James, auditors, concerning various sums of money of AJ received by JF on account from AJ before that time. JF was found to be in arrears to AJ by £12, but has not paid this sum, to his damage of 10m.

Pleading: JF granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of AJ.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 373d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Bulstrode states that on 20 May 1454, in London, Richard Forster made a bond with him in £20, payable at the Nativity of St John the Baptist then next, but has not paid, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: RF granted licence to imparl to Michaelmas three weeks, with assent of RB. Pledges named for defendant.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 334d] RF states that in Berkshire there are places named North Binfield and 'Bokeherst Binfield', and at the time of RB's original writ he was living at North Binfield. There is no such place in Berkshire as Binfield without any qualifier, as the writ supposes, and he seeks judgment on the writ.

Pleading: RB states that there is a place in Berkshire called Binfield, as his writ supposes. Enquiry by country, sheriff of Berkshire to have jury of his county here at octave of Hilary. Same pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: [on CP 40/817, rot 334d] 2 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Michaelmas 1466.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 334d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 396d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Buckinghamshire
Writ type: Disseisin
Damages claimed: -
Case type: Real action / rents / damage to real estate

Pleading: William Redehode, Richard Graunte and Walter Colard, by attorney, seek from Edmund Arnold and his wife Katherine two messuages with appurtenances in High Wycombe as of their right, in which EA and KA have no entry except by disseisin made by John Blakpoll. They say that they were seised of this property in their demesne as of fee, taking the issues, etc.

Pleading: EA and KA defend their right, and call to warrant Robert Spaldyng, who is present in court. And he freely warrants the messuages to them. The plaintiffs therefore seek the messuages against RS, saying that they were seised of them in their demesne as of fee.

Pleading: RS defends his right, and is granted licence to imparl. Afterwards, plaintiffs return to this court in this same term by their attorney. RS did not return, but is in default. Order that WR, RG and WC recover their seisin against EA and KA of these messuages, and that EA and KA have the value from the lands of RS. RS amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 398d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: Thomas Wynslowe states that on 10 March 1457, in London, William Fenys, Lord Saye and Sele, bought from him 200 yards of woollen cloth for 40m, payable at Michaelmas then next, but has not paid, to his damage of 10m.

Pleading: WF granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 398d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Aleyn states that on 7 December 1458, in London, Robert Ponynges, now deceased, made a bond with him and a certain William Cantelowe, also now deceased, in £20, payable at Christmas then next. However, he has not paid, either to him or WC during his lifetime, and nor has his executor, Edward Ponynges (the defendant), to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: EP granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 145] EP states that he was never an executor of RP, and never administered any goods formerly of RP at the time of his death.

Pleading: JA states that EP administered various goods and chattels of RP as his executor, namely in the parish of St Mary le Bow, Cheap ward, London. Enquiry by country, jury here at the morrow of All Souls.

Postea text: [on CP 40/817, rot 145] Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to octave of Hilary 1466.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 145.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 402

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Sherman states that on 8 February 1463, in London, John Skernyng made a bond with him in 40s, payable at the Purification then next, and on 11 February 1463, also in London, he made another bond in 6s 8d, payable before Michaelmas then next. However, Skernyng has not paid either debt, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bonds in court.

Pleading: John Skernyng granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 146] John Skernyng states that these bonds were not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at the morrow of All Souls. Bonds in custody of John Fogge.

Postea text: [on CP 40.817, rot 146] Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to octave of Hilary 1466.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 146.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 420

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (account)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Reckoning of account

Pleading: Henry Stafford and John Heton state that on 3 December 1460, in London [parish and ward omitted], Isabella, now wife of John Oterle, when she was a single woman, accounted before William Torkeseye and John Jaco[…], auditors, for various sums of money received by her on account from HS and JH, and was found to be in arrears by £4. HS and JH are owed this money, but Isabella did not pay this while she was single, and JO and Isabella have not paid it after their marriage, to their damage of 40s.

Pleading: JO and IO granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas, with assent of plaintiffs.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 423d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan); Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Loan; Sale of goods

Pleading: John Don states that on 12 July 1461, in London, John Stokton bought from him one piece of linen cloth called busk containing 43 ells and four quarters, one piece of cloth called 'estreytte' containing 49 ells, one piece of Holland cloth containing 47 ells and 2 quarters, 2 pieces of buckram, one piece of 'mynster bolsters' containing 82 ells and 3¾oz of broken silver, all for £4 19s 9d, payable on request. Also, on 6 May 1463, in London, JS borrowed a further 13s, payable on request. However, JS has not paid this total of 113s 1d (sic), to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: JS granted licence to imparl, to quindene of Michaelmas, with assent of JD.

Case notes: Amounts given do not add up to total claimed.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 424

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Wiltshire
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: 40m
Case type: Housebreaking; Taking of goods

Pleading: William Sturmy states that on 12 July 1458, Thomas Fylyppes, Thomas Edmondes, John Bocher, Ralph Burwode, William Burwode and William Abyndon forcibly broke his close at Knoyle and took and carried off 5 horses, 6 oxen and 12 cows worth £20, against the peace and to his damage of 40m.

Pleading: TF, TE, JB, RB, WB and WA granted licence to imparl, to Michaelmas three weeks, with assent of WS.

Postea text: 4 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1466.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 426d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond); Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Bond; Sale of goods

Pleading: John Aleyn and Ralph Amyas state that on 31 August 1461, in London, Richard, then abbot of Thame, bought from them one gold tablet ('tabulam') for the use of his house for £12, and as security for payment of this £12 he made a bond with them on the same day, which they show in court, payable at Easter then next. This gold tablet later came into the possession of the former abbot, but neither he nor the present abbot (the defendant) have paid the £12, to their damage of 10m.

Pleading: Henry Hode (sic), the present abbot, granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl, to octave of Hilary, with assent.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 475d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Geffrey and Richard Playstowe state that on 3 April 1463, in London, John Stokton made two bonds with them, each in £8 15s, payable at the feast of the Assumption and the feast of the Purification then next. However, JS has not paid either debt, to their damage of 20m. They show the bonds in court.

Pleading: JS granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1465, rot 130d] JS states that these bonds are not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Hilary. Bonds in custody of John Fogge.

Postea text: [on CP 40/817, rot 130d] 6 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Trinity 1467.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/817, rot 130d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 476d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, executor of Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, and Anne, duchess of Buckingham, widow and executor of duke Humphrey, state that on 18 April 1460, in London [parish and ward omitted], John Hert made a bond with the late duke Humphrey in £20, payable on 3 May then next. However, JH has not paid, either to the duke or to the plaintiffs as his executors, to their damage of 20m. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of duke Humphrey, by which they are executors and have administration.

Pleading: JH states that he ought not owe this debt, as at the time of the making of this bond he was imprisoned by duke Humphrey and his associates at Dover, and kept there until he made the bond under duress.

Pleading: The plaintiffs deny this, stating that at the time of the making of the bond JH was not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country. Since Dover is within the liberty of the Cinque Ports, where the king's writ does not run, the sheriff of Kent is to have a jury of his county of the neighbourhood of Dover here at the octave of Michaelmas.

Case notes: See also rot 478 and 478d. The surname 'Hert' for the defendant has been inserted over an erasure in all but one occasion, the remaining entry giving the surname 'Seyntclere'.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 477

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Essex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Henry Chevele states that on 9 March 1450, at Ashdon, Ralph Legh made a bond with him in £30 6s 8d, payable at Pentecost then next. HC acknowledges in court that he has been satisfied of £20 6s 8d of this debt, but RL has not paid the remaining £10, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: RL states that on the day of HL's original writ he was living at Stockwell in Surrey, and was not then or ever before that day living in London, as the writ supposes. He seeks judgment on the writ.

Pleading: HC states that before the day of his original writ, namely 8 April 1465, RL was living in London, as the writ supposes. Enquiry by country, sheriff of London to have jury here at quindene of Michaelmas.

Case notes: See similar case on rot 498.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 478

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, executor of Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, and Anne, duchess of Buckingham, widow and executor of duke Humphrey, state that on 18 April 1460, in London [parish omitted, ward of Bread Street], John Ulfe made a bond with the late duke Humphrey in £20, payable on 3 May then next. However, JU has not paid, either to the duke or to the plaintiffs as his executors, to their damage of 20m. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of duke Humphrey, by which they are executors and have administration.

Pleading: JU states that he ought not owe this debt, as at the time of the making of this bond he was imprisoned by duke Humphrey and his associates at Dover, and kept there until he made the bond under duress.

Pleading: The plaintiffs deny this, stating that at the time of the making of the bond JU was not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country. Since Dover is within the liberty of the Cinque Ports, where the king's writ does not run, the sheriff of Kent is to have a jury of his county of the neighbourhood of Dover here at the octave of Michaelmas. JU places John Nethersole in his place.

Case notes: See also rot 476d, and rot 478d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 478d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, executor of Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, and Anne, duchess of Buckingham, widow and executor of duke Humphrey, state that on 31 May 1460, in London [parish omitted, ward of Bread Street], Robert Bilsyngton made a bond with the late duke Humphrey in £20, payable at Trinity then next. However, RB has not paid, either to the duke or to the plaintiffs as his executors, to their damage of 20m. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of duke Humphrey, by which they are executors and have administration.

Pleading: RB states that he ought not owe this debt, as at the time of the making of this bond he was imprisoned by duke Humphrey and his associates at Dover, and kept there until he made the bond under duress.

Pleading: The plaintiffs deny this, stating that at the time of the making of the bond RB was not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by country. Since Dover is within the liberty of the Cinque Ports, where the king's writ does not run, the sheriff of Kent is to have a jury of his county of the neighbourhood of Dover here at the octave of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 479

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Stokton states that on 22 August 1461, in London, Joan Tylby bought from him two dozens of linen thread, 3 yards of sarsenet, 4 pieces of buckram each of 5 yards, 3 pieces of Holond cloth each of 44 ells, 2 pieces of rawcloth each of 40 ells and 2 pieces of Flemish cloth each of 47 ells, for a total of £7 17s 4½d, payable on request. However, JT has not paid this, to his damage of 10m.

Pleading: JT granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 480

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: Robert, provost of King's College, Cambridge, and the scholars of that college, amerced for many defaults. Henry Jordon states that on 18 November 1445, in London, a certain William Milyngton, former provost of King's College, Cambridge, predecessor of the defendant, and the scholars of the college, by their factor and servant John Langton, bought from him for the use of their college five large new bells and one small bell called a 'sanctus bell' for £214 5s 10d. These bells came to the use of the college, and HJ acknowledges that WM satisfied him of £125 10s 2d. However, WM was later removed as provost, and Robert was elected and became provost, but neither WM, nor the current provost, nor any of his predecessors have paid him the remaining £88 15s 8d, to his damage of £100.

Pleading: The current provost and scholars are granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.

Case notes: For details of Jordon's work for King's, see J J Raven, 'The Bells of England', pp.143-5.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 496d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Damages awarded: 26s 8d
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Derham amerced for many defaults. William Baybroke states that on 20 September 1458, at Westminster, John Derham made a bond with him and a certain Thomas Plomer, now deceased, in £59, payable on Christmas Eve then next. However, JD has not paid, either before or after the death of TP, to his damage of £20. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JD granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of WB.

Postea text: WB came by attorney, attorney of JD stated that he had not been informed of any response by his master, and says nothing. Order that WD recover debt, and damages of 26s 8d. JD amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 496d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Detinue
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Detention of goods; Real action / rents / damage to real estate

Pleading: Joan Mille states that on 25 November 1461, in London, she delivered to William Logeman for safe-keeping a certain sealed chest containing a document, to be returned to her on request. However, WL has refused to return it, to her damage of £10.

Pleading: WL presents the chest in court, to be delivered as the court orders. He states that the chest was delivered to him jointly by both JM and a certain Robert Mille under certain conditions, to be returned to either of them under those conditions. However, he does not know whether these conditions have been fulfilled on the part of RM, and asks that he be forewarned. This is granted, and order to the sheriff to warn RM to be here at the quindene of Michaelmas to show any reason why the chest should not be delivered to JM.

Pleading: [continued on CP 40/818, rot 477] [Earlier pleading repeated in full] On this day (octave of Hilary 1466) JM and WL came by attorney, and RM by attorney Hever. Sheriff sent that he had warned RM to be here by Couper and Gooday. Joan M seeks the chest from RM. RM states that livery of the chest pertains to him and not Joan M, since the chest was sealed and delivered to WL, on the day given, at Croydon in Surrey by both RM and Joan M, under the conditions that if Joan M should, by sufficient documents, before the feast of All Saints then next, release to RM and his heirs all rights in a messuage with appurtenances in Croydon, and after this RM should grant to Joan M an annual rent of 6s 8d for the term of her life in the said messuage, then the chest should be delivered to RM, but if either did not fulfil their part of this agreement, then the chest should be delivered to Joan. Joan did not release all her right in the property to RM by the said feast, and thus delivery of the chest should pertain to him and not Joan [sic].

Pleading: Joan states that delivery should pertain to her and not RM, since the chest was delivered to WL under the condition that if RM should pay to Joan 6s 8d per year for her life, beginning at Christmas [roll damaged], and if RM should default in payment then the chest should be delivered to Joan. Joan states that RM defaulted in this payment at all the said feasts, namely in 2 Edward IV and 3 Edward IV, and therefore delivery of the chest pertains to her, with damages.

Pleading: RM repeats that the chest was delivered to WL under the conditions he has given. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Easter 1466.

Postea text: JM came by attorney, WL (sic) did not come. Sheriff sent that he has nothing; shown in court that he has sufficient in Surrey. Order to sheriff of Surrey to warn WL (sic, recte RM?) to be here at octave of Hilary to show reason etc.

Postea text: [on CP 40/818, rot 477] 16 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to quindene of Easter 1470.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 498

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Essex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Henry Chevele states that on 9 March 1450, at Ashdon, John Welbek made a bond with him in £30 6s 8d, payable at Pentecost then next. HC acknowledges in court that he has been satisfied of £20 6s 8d of this debt, but JW has not paid the remaining £10, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JW states that on the day of HL's original writ he was living at Putney in Surrey, and was not then or ever before that day living in London, as the writ supposes. He seeks judgment on the writ.

Pleading: HC states that before the day of his original writ, namely 8 April 1465, JW was living in London, as the writ supposes. Enquiry by country, sheriff of London to have jury here at quindene of Michaelmas.

Case notes: See similar case on rot 477.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 498d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Housebreaking; Taking of goods

Pleading: Thomas Grene was attached by his body to answer Elizabeth Venour, warden of the Fleet Prison, by virtue of the liberties and privileges of the court, concerning a trespass committed against her by TG and John Longe. EV states that on 18 June 1465, in London, TG, together with JL, forcibly broke into her house in the parish of St Mary Somerset, and took and carried off goods and chattels worth 100m, namely three large lead vessels called 'dyers ledes', three large wooden vessels called dyers' vats, and 800lb of lead. This was against the king's peace and to her damage of £100.

Pleading: TG granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas, with assent of EV. Pledges named for defendant. EV places Simon Elryngton in her place.

Pleading: [Followed by further mesne process against Longe, who did not come. Sheriff to attach, nothing found, to take for same term. 5 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to quindene of Easter 1467.]

Pleading: [continued at Trinity 1466, rot 486d] TG denies force and arms and acting against the peace as claimed by EV. Parties on country. And concerning the rest, he states that EV ought not have her action, as long before the alleged trespass the goods and chattels concerned belonged to a certain John Heydon, and before the alleged trespass, in St Mary Somerset, Queenhithe ward, London, JH demised the goods to the custody of EV, to his own use. Afterwards, but before the alleged trespass, JH sold the goods to TG for £20, which TG paid to JH, and thus at the time of the alleged trespass, TG entered the said house (the door being open) and took the goods as seemed right.

Pleading: EV states that the goods belonged to her at the time of the trespass, and before, and not to JH as claimed by TG.

Pleading: TG repeats that the goods had belonged to JH. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Michaelmas. Same pledges named for defendant.

Postea text: 3 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Trinity 1466.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/820, rot 486d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 507d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Damages awarded: 20s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Enfeld states that on 20 August 1456, in London, Richard Kneseworth made five bonds with him, each in in 13s 4d, payable at All Saints 1456, the feast of the Purification 1457, 1 May 1457, St Peter ad Vincula 1457 and All Saints 1457 respectively. However, RK has not paid this total of 5m, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bonds in court.

Pleading: RK granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas. Pledges named for defendant.

Pleading: [continued at Hilary 1466, rot 345] RK claims nothing in defence of the action, and Enfeld seeks the debt and damages. Order that Enfeld recover debt of 5m, and damages of 20s. RK amerced.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1466.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/818, rot 345.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 508

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Memorandum that Richard Lee, in person, on 12 July this term, showed a certain bill against John Knotte, son of Thomas Knotte of Lewes, dyer, attorney of the bench present in the court, as follows. RL seeks against JK £36 10s 11d which he owes. He states that on 14 June 1458 (sic), in London, JK made three bonds with him, the first in £12 10s 11d payable at Christmas then next, the second in £12 payable at Easter then next, and the third in £12, payable on 14 June 1456 (sic). However, he has not paid any of these bonds, to his damage of 20m. He shows the bonds in court.

Pleading: JK granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Postea text: 18 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1470. Further licence incomplete.

Case notes: The dates cited in relation to these bonds are almost certainly incorrect, as the third states that it was due two years before it was made.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 508d

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Damages awarded: 10s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Niche states that on 5 July 1461, in London [parish and ward omitted], by a bill of memorandum sealed with his seal, William Coo acknowledged that he owed TN £10, payable at Pentecost then next. However, he has not paid, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bill in court [recited in full, in English].

Pleading: WC granted licence to imparl to quindene of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Parties came by attorneys, attorney of WC states that he has not been informed to respond to TN on this plea, upon which TN seeks judgment. Order that TN recover debt, and damages of 10s. WC amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 509

Term: Trinity 1465
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Damages awarded: 6s 8d
Costs: 26s 8d
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Northlond and his wife Joan, alias Joan Walker, state that on 2 June 1462, in London, William Betley made two bonds with Joan, when she was a single woman, each in 56s 8d, payable on 1 August and Michaelmas then next. However, he has not paid, either before or after Joan's marriage to TN, to their damage of 40s. They show the bonds in court.

Pleading: WB states that these bonds are not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas. Bonds in custody of John Fogge.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, sicut prius to morrow of All Souls 1465.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to octave of the Purification 1466, nisi prius they come before Robert Danby, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 5 February 1466. On this day, plaintiffs come, justice sends record that on that day, before RD and Thomas Danby, parties came, jury came, William released his verification, admitting the actions and stating that the bonds were of his making, as claimed by TN and JN. Jury assign damages at 6s 8d, costs at 20s. Order that plaintiffs recover debt and damages, and a further 6s 8d costs awarded by the court, to a total of 33s 4d. WB amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/816, rot. 510

Term: Trinity 1465
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Taking of goods

Pleading: John Davy states that on 4 May 1464, at Brentford, Richard Tabbe, together with his wife Agnes, William Smyth and Robert Hardyng, forcibly took and carried away two horses of his worth 4m and other goods and chattels worth £10, namely 10 pieces of kersey and two saddles with bridles. This was against the peace, and to his damage of 20m.

Pleading: RT granted licence to imparl to octave of Michaelmas.