CP40/752: Hilary term 1449

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 012

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Cambridgeshire
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Malkyn and Richard Canam state that on 24 September 1447 Thomas Shipton, now deceased, made bond with them in £20. However, TS did not pay them during his lifetime, and nor have his executors, John Shipton, Thomas Rykes and Simon Shipton, the defendants, after his death, to their damage of 20m. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: The defendants state that they were never executors of the will of TS, and never administered any goods formerly of TS.

Pleading: JM and RC state that the defendants administered various goods and chattels formerly of TS as his executors, namely in London, in the parish of St John Zachary, Aldersgate ward. Enquiry by country, sheriff of London to have jury here at octave of the Purification.

Pleading: [continued on rot 426d] Parties come, JS, TR and SS state that the case should not continue, as process continued between them after the initial pleading, and by a document which they show in court, dated at Fordham on 5 February 1449, JM and RC released to them all outstanding personal actions between them before that date.

Pleading: JM and RC granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of defendants.

Postea text: 4 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1450.

Case notes: Continued on rot 426d of this roll.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 104

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Kent
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: 100m
Damages awarded: 100s
Costs: 5m
Case type: Housebreaking; Sale of goods; Taking of goods

Pleading: Richard Lovelas states that on 14 November 1447 John Rokley and William Torkesey forcibly broke his close at Kingsdown and cut down and carried away 50 oak trees to the value of £30, against the peace and to his damage of 100m.

Pleading: JR and WT granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter. Pledges named (3 only).

Pleading: [continued at Hilary 1450, rot 390] JR and WT deny force and arms; parties on country. Concerning the rest, the defendants, not acknowledging that the trees were worth as much as claimed in the writ, state that RL ought not maintain his action, as by an indenture which they show in court, dated at Kingsdown on 20 February 1443, RL sold to them all his wood and underwood growing at his land called the 'Risshet behind the water', and in the adjacent wood called the 'Hengyng wood behind Risshet and Claperhille' and in two crofts next to the aforesaid 'Claperhill', and in 'Hoggerowe' in the aforesaid croft in the parish of Kingsdown, together with all his wood in a certain place called 'Shawe' in Maplescombe, next to the place of a certain William Guatte in the parish of Maplescombe, excepting and reserving to RL 500 trees for building materials called 'rafterware' at 'Russhewode' and 100 trees in 'Shawe', having, holding, occupying, cutting and carrying away this timber at the seasonable times of year, with free entry and exit to those places from the king's highways from the feast of Carniprivium next for 5 years. He was also to provide wood for 5000 'talwodes' and 4500 faggots, and also to demise to the plaintiffs a house for a stable next to the pound there sufficient for 10 horses, and a place to store necessities, and hay and oats for the horses, and a building for their carts throughout this term. For this, the plaintiffs were to pay him £30, payable in three instalments, as is contained in the triple indenture made between them. Under the agreement, RL was bound to the plaintiffs in £50, on the conditions given in the indenture, that if he abided by the terms of this lease, then the bond shall be cancelled. By virtue of this sale, they entered the close during this period and cut down and carried off trees and underwood, as was right.

Pleading: RL states that whereas the agreement stated that RL sold the wood in the places mentioned in Kingsdown and Maplescombe, excepting the 500 trees, etc, on the day concerned JR and WT entered the close and cut down the 500 trees which were reserved to him in the place called 'Russhetwode', against the form of the agreement, and it is this action on which he brings the suit.

Pleading: JR and WT sold him this wood as stated, and they thus entered the close and cut down the wood according to the terms of the agreement, and not that they were cutting down the reserved 500 trees, as claimed by RL.

Pleading: RL repeats that JR and WT did cut down the reserved trees as he claimed. Enquiry by country, jury here at Easter five weeks. Same pledges named (plus Broun, missing from earlier pleading).

Postea text: 3 further licences to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1450.

Postea text: [on CP 40/756, rot 330] Process continued, jury in respite to Easter three weeks 1454. Parties come, jury says that JR and WT are guilty of taking 300 of the 500 reserved trees, but not the other 200. Damages assigned to RL at 100s, costs of 5m. Order that RL recover damages, defendants to be taken. RL also amerced for false claim on the other 200 trees, defendants quit.

Postea text: Parties come, defendants make satisfaction of debt and damages, and are quit. They also seek to make fine, allowed for 6s 8d, by pledge of Thomas Torald and John Whitfeld.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/756, rot 390.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 104

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Arcall states that on 20 October 1445 John Symond bought from him 3¼ yards of good russet, 3 yards of russet frieze, 1 5/8 yards of black of lyre, 3½ yards of London frieze, and 3¼ yards of russet, all for 47s 4½d, payable on request. However, he has not paid this, to his damage of £20.

Pleading: JS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter. Pledges named.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1449.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 108

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Essex
Writ type: Trespass (against statute)
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Breach of Statute; Real action / rents / damage to real estate

Pleading: Henry Fylongley and John Yngowe, citing the terms of the 1429 statute relating to forcible entries and the use of an assize of novel disseisin or writ of trespass against those making such entries [Stat. Realm, 8 Henry VI, c.9], state that on 10 July 1448 John Tewkesbury forcibly expelled them with 12 men-at-arms from a messuage and 5 acres of land in Leigh-on-Sea, and forcibly still holds this against them, in contempt of the king, against the statute and to their damage of £100.

Pleading: JT states that long before the alleged trespass, a certain John Chircheman and Walter Sybyll were seised of this property in their demesne as of fee, and they enfeoffed it to a certain John Eccleshale and his wife Agnes and the heirs of JE, by virtue of which JE was seised as of fee and AE as of free tenement. JE died, and AE held in free tenement, and the reversion of this land descended to Agnes, wife of JT, as daughter and heir of JE. AE then died, following which HF and JY claimed the property by virtue of a certain charter of enfeoffment made to them and their heirs by JE, even though none of this property should have passed to them, and JT and Agnes thus recently peacefully entered possession, and did not disseise the plaintiffs as claimed.

Pleading: HF and JY, not acknowledging anything said by JT, state that a certain John Taillour and Richard Garford were seised of this property in their demesne as of fee, and they enfeoffed HF and JY and the heirs of JY, by virtue of which they held this property, JY in his demesne as of fee and HF as of free tenement, until they were expelled and disseised by forcible hand by JT, as claimed above. They seek judgment and damages.

Pleading: JT repeats that JC and WS enfeoffed the property to JE and AE as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Easter.

Case notes: See also similar case on CP 40/753, rot 114.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 110

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £1000
Case type: Arbitration; Assault; Imprisonment

Pleading: Thomas Tregodek states that on 4 November 1437 John Palmer forcibly assaulted him in London, and imprisoned him until 20 November next, against the peace and to his damage of £1000.

Pleading: JP denies force and arms. Parties on country. And regarding the rest of the trespass, he states that on 4 December 1439, at Lifton in Devon, he and TT placed themselves in the arbitration of John Mayowe and Richard Chyket, arbiters, regarding this and other actions outstanding between them, and they decided that JP should give to TT 6s 8d in recompense of all trespasses outstanding before that time, for which JP should be quit. He states that on that day he paid this sum to TT, who duly received it.

Pleading: TT states that there was never any such arbitration between them before these arbiters as claimed by JP. Enquiry by the country. Sheriff of Devon to have jury here at Easter three weeks.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Trinity.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 112

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (other); Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Contract (general); Sale of goods

Pleading: John Bysshope states that on 20 October 1444, in Farringdon Within ward, London [parish omitted], William Holbech retained him to make two gold rings, two silver rings and three girdles decorated with silver for 26s 8d, payable on request, and also bought from him the gold and silver to make the rings and decorate the girdles, for a further 40s, also payable on request. However, he has not paid this 5m, to his damage of 10m

Pleading: WH states that he does not owe JB this or any money as claimed. Makes his law immediately. JB to take nothing, amerced for false claim. WH sent without day.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 113d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (account)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Contract (service/employment); Reckoning of account

Pleading: John Kent states that on 13 July 1436 Thomas Overton, now deceased, accounted in London before John de Grote and Richard Graunte, auditors, regarding various sums of money received by him for JK, for which he was to render account, and was found to be in arrears by £10. However, neither TO during his lifetime, nor William Overton, appointed to administer his goods by the [un-named] Bishop of London, have paid this sum, to his damage of £20.

Pleading: WO granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 115d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £40
Damages awarded: 20s
Costs: 20s
Case type: Assault; Bond

Pleading: Ralph de la Mote states that on 4 July 1445, in the parish of St Michael le Querne in Cornhill ward (sic, probably error for Farringdon Within), London, John Norman made bond with him in 63s 4d, but has not paid, to his damage of £40. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JN states that he should not be bound to this debt, as he made this bond and delivered it to RM only after great threats to his life and injury to his limbs made by RM and his associates at Westminster.

Pleading: RM states that JN made this bond freely and not under any duress or threats. Enquiry on country, sheriff of Middlesex to have jury of Westminster here at quindene of Easter.

Postea text: Sheriff did not send writ, to Easter 5 weeks.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to octave of Michaelmas 1449. Parties came, jury said that JN made the bond freely and not under any duress. Damages assigned at 20s, costs at 10s. Order that RM recover debt of 63s 4d, and damages of 30s, and a further 10s costs assigned by the court, to a total of 40s.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 127

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (against statute)
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Breach of Statute; Maintenance

Pleading: William Mylys, citing the terms of the statute against the maintenance of suits, states that on 27 June 1448 John Moryn illegally maintained and sustained on the part of one John Pasford a certain suit being pleaded before the king concerning a trespass alleged by JP against WM. This was in contempt of the king, against the form of the statute, and to his damage of £100.

Pleading: JM granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of WM. Pledges named.

Postea text: 6 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Michaelmas 1450, all with assent.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 130d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Detinue
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Detention of goods; Safe keeping

Pleading: Elizabeth, formerly wife of Thomas Phelip, states that on 18 May 1442, in St Dunstan in the West (sic, error for East), Tower ward, London, Thomas Phelip delivered to Richard Josep for safe-keeping a certain bag containing various charters relating to a messuage in Boreham called 'Bensylies', 60 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 50s rents in Boreham, in the parishes of Boreham, Little Baddow and Sandon. This bag was to be returned on request, but RJ has not returned it to TP or EP, and refuses, to her damage of £100.

Pleading: RJ granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of EP.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 126] Plaintiff's plea re-enrolled (including error in parish). Further licence to imparl to octave of Trinity, with assent of EP.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 126.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 130d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (other)
Damages claimed: 60s
Case type: Contract (general)

Pleading: John Kyng, Thomas Davy and John Morley, executors of John Kyng, and Alice Nedam, former wife and co-executor of John Kyng, and her new husband Richard, state that on 30 May 1439, and on various occasions over the next five years, Thomas Wylde retained John Kyng, the testator, for £4 6s 10d, to alter and sew 39 gowns, 8 hats, one tunic and one lined gown. JK did this work, for which he was entitled to this £4 6s 10d, but TW has not paid this, either to JK, his wife or his executors, to their damage of 60s. They show in court the testamentary letters of JK, by which they have executry and administration.

Pleading: TW granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 7 further licences to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1451.

Case notes: see also CP 40/755, rot 124d

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 133

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Canynges states that on 7 November 1443 John Malton, now deceased, made bond with him in £45 18s. Of this, JM made satisfaction of £5 18s during his lifetime, but did not pay the remaining £40, and nor have JM's executors, to his damage of £20. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: Thomas Freman, Edward Hyerd and Margery, former wife of John Malton, executors of JM, appear. TF and EH state that they were never executors of JM, and never had administration of any goods formerly of JM. Margery states that JM appointed her and a certain Clement Spice as his executors, and they administered various goods formerly of JM, namely at Little Waltham in Essex. CS still lives, but is not named in the writ, and judgment is sought on the writ.

Pleading: TC states that TF and EH did administer various goods formerly of JM, as his executors, namely at Little Waltham in Essex. Enquiry by country. And regarding the plea of Margery, he states that CS never administered any goods formerly of JM as co-executor with Margery. Enquiry by country. Sheriff of Essex to have jury of Little Waltham here at quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 3 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to morrow of Martinmas 1449.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 134

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Rogger states that on 26 April 1447 Henry Perot made bond with him in £20, but has not paid, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: HP granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of TR.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 135d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Barwyk and Thomas Wyllyford (TW acting for himself and as attorney for WB) state that on 18 October 1443 Geoffrey Sheryff made bond with them in £36 12s 8d. GS has made satisfaction of £31 6s of this sum, but has not paid the remaining 8m, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: GS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of plaintiffs.

Case notes: Another case between these parties on CP 40/736, rot 67 (Hilary 1445).

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 136

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: £10
Damages awarded: 40s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: Thomas Pery and Robert Barley state that on 21 January 1442 John Hamerton bought from them 16 pieces of linen cloth called Brabant cloth and 4 pieces of lawn for £20, payable at Michaelmas next. JH has satisfied them of £4 of this, but has not paid the remaining £16, to their damage of £10.

Pleading: JH granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1449.

Postea text: Plaintiffs come, JH does not come, in default. Order that TP and RB recover the debt of £16, and damages and costs assigned at 40s. JH amerced.

Case notes: See also similar case, different defendant, on rot 426.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 137d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 60s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Barwyk and Thomas Wyllyford (TW acting for himself and as attorney for WB) state that on 12 October 1447 Alexander Ordo made bond with them in £6, but has not paid, to their damage of 60s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: AO states that this bond was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at Easter one month. Bond in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley.

Postea text: 7 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to quindene of Easter 1451.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 138d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Andrewe and Richard Coote state that on 18 April 1447 John Machon made two bonds with them, each in 40s, the first payable at the vigil of the Nativity of St John the Baptist and Christmas Eve in equal portions, and the second at the same days in the following year. However, he has not paid them either sum, to their damage of 40s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: JM states that these bonds were not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at Easter three weeks. Bonds in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 187

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Surrey
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 7m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: John Kyrkeman states that on 24 January 1448 Thomas Parker made bond with him in 100s, but has not paid, to his damage of 7m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TP states that he should not be bound to this debt, as at this time he was imprisoned by JK and his associates in St Gregory's parish, London, and detained there until he made this bond under duress.

Pleading: JK denies this, stating that at the time of the bond TP was not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by the country. Sheriff of London to have jury here at quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 3 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Hilary 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 187d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Robert Test, administrator of the goods formerly of Lawrence Braunche, states that on 2 November 1444 William Dallyng borrowed 61s 10d from LB, now deceased, but has not paid either LB or RT, appointed in London as administrator of LB by Thomas Caas, commissary general of John, archbishop of Canterbury, to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: WD granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of RT.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 187d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Kent
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: William Bery and Richard Walsshe, executors of John Bery, and John Fereby and his wife Joan, widow and executor of John Bery, state that on 30 September 1443, at Deptford, William Ferrour bought from John Bery the testator 2400 faggots (of wood) called 'talwod' for £10, but has not paid, either JB or his executors, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of JB by which they have executry and administration.

Pleading: WF granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: 3 further licences to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 225

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Parchemener, Geoffrey Yermouth and Thomas Fermorey state that on 7 April 1446, in London [parish and ward omitted], Adrian van Noyton made bond with them in £13 18s, but has not paid, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: Van Noyton granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter. Pledges named.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 305

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Abduction

Pleading: John Wotton states that on 22 June 1446 John Heyrest, Richard Dedman and James Bukland forcibly took and abducted Walter Ryse, a servant of JW in the parish of St Lawrence, London, by which JW was deprived of his service from that 22 June until the date of his original writ, 6 October 1447. This was against the peace, and to his damage of £20.

Pleading: Plaintiffs granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 7 further licences to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1451.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 307

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Petelesden states that on 16 March 1446 Nicholas Mowlart, now deceased, made bond with him in £36. However, he did not pay, and nor have his administrators, Walter Vytull and JM's widow Christina (now the wife of John Godyn), appointed in the parish of St Gregory, London, by John Kermerdyn, former commissary general of Robert, Bishop of London. This is to his damage of £20. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: Walter Vytull, John Godyn and his wife Christina, former wife of Nicholas Mowlart, granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl to octave of Michaelmas 1449.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 310

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Housebreaking

Pleading: Margery Merston states that on 10 October 1448 John Palmer and John Scalys forcibly broke her close at Edmonton, against the peace and to her damage of £20.

Pleading: JP by attorney and JS in person granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter. Pledges named.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 307d] William (sic) Palmer by attorney and JS in person deny responsibility for this trespass as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Trinity. Same pledges named, solely for JS.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 307d. Palmer's forename given as William in the latter roll, inserted with a different pen after the rest of the pleading on that roll - presumably either an error, or correcting an earlier error.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 321

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond); Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Bond; Sale of goods

Pleading: Thomas Wylsford, in person and as attorney for co-plaintiff William Barwyk, states that on 9 May 1448 Richard Shepard made bond with them in 56s 8d, payable at the Nativity of St John the Baptist next, and also, on the same day, bought from them a certain bullock for 6s, payable on request. However, RS has not paid this total of 63s 4d (sic), to their damage of 40s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: RS states that, regarding the bond of 56s 8d, this bond was not of his making. Parties on country. And regarding the debt of 6s, he states that he does not owe this or any money to the plaintiffs as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at Easter one month. Bond in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley.

Case notes: Figures do not add up.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 321d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 40s
Damages awarded: 13s 4d
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: William Berwyk states that on 8 January 1447 Henry Wylson bought 4 cows from him for 47s, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: HW states that he does not owe WB this or any money as claimed. Order that he wager his law at Easter one month, pledges for law named. Attorney to have him here.

Postea text: HW made essoin, to morrow of St John the Baptist.

Postea text: WB came, HW did not come to wager his law. WB to recover debt, and damages at 13s 4d. HW amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 323d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan); Debt (other); Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 60s
Case type: Contract (general); Loan; Sale of goods

Pleading: John Kyng, Thomas Davy and John Morley, executors of John Kyng, and Alice Nedam, former wife and co-executor of John Kyng, and her new husband Richard, state that on 18 April 1436, and at various times over the following four years, Giles Thornton retained John Kyng, now deceased, for 15s 2d, to alter and sew 8 gowns and 4 hats. JK did this work, for which he was entitled to this 15s 2d. Also, on that same 18 April 1436, GT bought from JK the testator 3 yards of woollen cloth called 'lynynge', for 3s 6d, payable on request, and borrowed a further 21s 4d, payable at Pentecost next. However, GT has not paid any of these debts, either to JK, his wife or his executors, to their damage of 60s. They show in court the testamentary letters of JK, by which the executors have executry and administration.

Pleading: GT granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas.

Case notes: See also rot 130d, and CP 40/755, rot 124d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 325d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Guy Sholdham states that on 20 July 1438 John Kempley, now deceased, made a bond with him in £80. JK satisfied him of £63 6s 8d during his life, but did not pay the remaining £16 13s 4d, and nor have JK's executors paid after his death, to his damage of £10.

Pleading: Alice Kempley, Thomas Smyth, Richard Cok and John Hayward, executors of JK, granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of GS.

Postea text: 4 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 330

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Thomas Holme states that on 5 November 1448 Richard Eyryk borrowed £10 from him, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: RE granted licence to imparl to Easter three weeks, with assent of TH.

Postea text: 6 further licences to imparl to octave of Trinity 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 333

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Damages awarded: 13s 4d
Costs: 53s 4d
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Lytelcare and Thomas Grene state that on 6 July 1447 William Hawekyn made bond with them in £4 15s 3d, but has not paid, to their damage of 100s. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: WH states that this document was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Easter. Bond in safe keeping of Henry Felyngley.

Postea text: 11 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of St John the Baptist 1452.

Postea text: Jury in respite to quindene of Michaelmas 1452, nisi prius they come before Robert Danvers, JCP, at St Martin le Grand on 13 July 1452. On this day, TL and TG come, justices send record that on that day, before RD and Hugh Unton, TL and TG came, WH did not come, but a certain John Chapmannefford came and presented letters patent of the king [recited in full], dated 15 December 1451, granting WH protection from prosecution as he was serving the king in the company of Gervase Clyfton, Treasurer of Calais. However, the plaintiffs state that WH was lingering in London and not in the king's service, and seek that the jury be taken. This is granted, and the jury are taken, and state that the bond was made of WH, as claimed by the plaintiffs. Damages assigned at 13s 4d, costs at 20s. On this, the plaintiffs present other letters patent of the king, dated 10 July 1452 [recited in full], cancelling the earlier letters of protection to WH [CPR 1446-52, p.570]. Justices wish to take advice, day given at octave of Hilary 1453.

Postea text: Parties come, justices decided that the verdict of the jury was made unwisely, and orders that a new jury be summoned, to quindene of Easter 1453.

Postea text: Bond delivered to John Portyngton, JCP. HF quit.

Postea text: Bond returned to HF, JP quit.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to Easter five weeks 1453, nisi prius they come before John Portyngton, JCP, at St Martin le Grand on 26 April 1453. On this day, TL and TG came, John Portyngton sent record that on that day, before him and Thomas Folketon, TL and TG came, WH did not come, in default. Jury said that the bond was made of WH, as plaintiffs stated. Damages assigned at 13s 4d, costs at 43s 4d. TL and TG to recover debt, and damages at 5m, as well as a further 10s costs assigned by the court. WH to be taken.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 334

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Damages awarded: 5m
Costs: 10m
Case type: Bond; Imprisonment

Pleading: Richard Cawdry states that on 31 May 1446 Thomas Smyth made bond with him in £20, but has not paid, to his damage of 20m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TS states that he should not be bound to this debt, as at this time he was imprisoned by RC and his associates at Witham in Essex, and detained there until he made this bond under duress.

Pleading: RC denies this, stating that at the time of the bond TS was not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under any duress. Enquiry by the country. Sheriff of Essex to have jury of Witham here at quindene of Easter.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to quindene of Michaelmas 1449. Parties come, jury states that at the time of the bond TS was not imprisoned, and made the bond freely and not under duress. Damages assigned at 5m, costs at 10m. RC to recover debt, and damages of £10. TS amerced.

Postea text: Record and process summoned before the king, by virtue of writ of error, dated 17 October 1449, directed to John Prysot.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 334d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Thomas Holme states that on 5 November 1448 John Waleys borrowed £10 from him, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: JW granted licence to imparl to Easter three weeks, with assent of TH.

Postea text: 6 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 336

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Nicholas and Katherine Wyfold state that on 7 June 1445 Godard Pulham made bond with KW, when she was a single woman, in £42. GP satisfied KW of £20 of this debt, but has not paid the remaining £22, to their damage of 20m. They show the bond in court.

Pleading: GP granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of plaintiffs.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 338d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Thomas Holme states that on 5 November 1448 Richard Randulf borrowed £10 from him, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: RR granted licence to imparl to Easter three weeks, with assent of TH.

Postea text: 6 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 368

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Detinue
Damages claimed: £1000
Case type: Detention of goods; Safe keeping

Pleading: Alice, widow of William Chapman, states that on 18 August 1448 she delivered two documents to William Forster for safe-keeping. The first of these recorded that John Gyffard was bound to her in £400, while the other recorded that Alice was bound to the same JG in the same sum of £400. These documents were to be returned on request, but WC has not returned them, and refuses, to her damage of £1000.

Pleading: William Forster, presenting the documents in court to be delivered as the court orders, states that these documents were delivered to him jointly by both AC and JG, to be returned under certain conditions. However, he does not know whether these conditions have been met on the part of JG, and asks that he be forewarned. Order that the sheriff warn JG to be here at Easter three weeks, to show any reason why the documents should not be returned to AC.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 368d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Damages awarded: 20s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Torald states that on 14 March 1444 Henry Whiom made bond with him in £10, but has not paid, to his damage of £20. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: HW granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl, to octave of Trinity 1449

Postea text: TT came, HW did not come, default, in contempt. Order that TT recover debt, and damages of 20s.

Case notes: Earlier incomplete enrolment at Michaelmas 1445 (CP 40/739, rot 105).

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 410

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Roggers and William Baker state that on 26 September 1445 Thomas Langeford made bond with them in £40, payable on the feast of St Luke, but has not paid, to their damage of £20.

Pleading: TL granted licence to imparl to morrow of St John the Baptist. TL appoints Walter Parys as attorney.

Postea text: 4 further licences to imparl, to quindene of Easter 1450.

Case notes: TL granted a pardon for non-appearance to answer JR and WB on a debt of £40, 24 April 1448 (CPR 1446-52, p.98).

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 410

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 10m
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Jurdan states that on 11 November 1447 Richard Shepard bought 4 cows from him for 40s, payable on request. However, RS has not paid, to his damage of 10m.

Pleading: RS states that he does not owe JJ this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Easter.

Case notes: See also similar cases on rot 410d and rot 412.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 410d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Jurdan states that on 11 November 1447 Alexander Ordur bought 4 cows from him for 40s, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of £10.

Pleading: AO states that he does not owe JJ this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Easter.

Case notes: See also similar cases on rot 410 and rot 412.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 412

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Jurdan states that on 11 November 1447 John Hawkyn bought 4 cows from him for 40s, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of £10.

Pleading: JH states that he does not owe JJ this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at quindene of Easter.

Case notes: See also similar cases on rot 410 and rot 410d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 425d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100m
Damages awarded: 5m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Broun states that on 11 November 1446 John Thurston made bond with him in £100, but has not paid, to his damage of 100m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JT seeks licence to imparl, and this is granted. Afterwards, in this same term, TB returns to this court, but JT does not return, and is in contempt. Order that TB recover debt of £100, and damages of 5m. JT amerced.

Postea text: TB remits the debt and damages. JT quit.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 425d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Thomas Broun states that John Thurston borrowed various sums of money from him in Westminser, namely 33s 4d at the octave of Hilary, 33s 4d at the quindene of Easter, 33s 4d at the translation of St Thomas Martyr, and 33s 4d at Martinmas, in order to pay John Crolond for his salary for the celebration of divine service for various souls. This amounted to 10m, of which JT has satisfied him of 40s, but has not paid the remaining 7m, to his damage of 100s.

Pleading: JT granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl, to octave of Trinity 1449.

Postea text: TB came, JB did not come, in default. Order that TB recover debt, and damages of 13s 4d. JT amerced.

Postea text: TB acknowledges satisfaction of debt and damages. JT quit.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 426

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 20m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Fastolf states that on 26 March 1439 Walter Veer, now deceased, made bond with him in £20, but neither he nor his executors, Lewis Mewes and John Dykeman, have paid, to his damage of 20m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: The executors state that they have made full administration of all the goods and chattels formerly of WV on the day of his death, and had nothing in their hands on the date of JF's original writ.

Pleading: JF states that on the day of his original writ, namely 12 June 1448, the executors had various un-administered goods and chattels of WV still in their hands to the value of this £20, by which they could have satisfied this debt, namely at Newport on the Isle of Wight. Enquiry by country, sheriff of Hampshire to have jury here at Easter one month.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 426

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: £10
Damages awarded: 13s 4d
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: Thomas Pery and Robert Barley state that on 21 January 1442 Robert Danyell bought from them 16 pieces of linen cloth called Brabant cloth and 4 pieces of lawn for £20, payable at Michaelmas next. RD has satisfied them of £4 of this, but has not paid the remaining £16, to their damage of £10.

Pleading: RD granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of plaintiffs.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1449.

Postea text: TP and RB come, RD does not come, in default. Order that plaintiffs recover debt, and damages of 13s 4d. RD amerced.

Case notes: See also similar case, different defendant, on rot 136.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 432

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40m
Case type: Bond; Real action / rents / damage to real estate

Pleading: William de la Botry states that on 28 July 1432 Beatrice Musgrove, alias Beatrice, former wife of John Longge, when she was a single woman, made bond with him in £20, but has not paid, to his damage of 40m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: John Musgrove and his wife Beatrice state that they ought not owe this debt, as BM, while a single woman, made a bond with WB in £20 on a certain condition, namely that she should indemnify WB against Stephen Hatfeld and his wife Isabella Scrop concerning the farm of the manor of Newnam (Nuneham Courtenay) in Oxfordshire, demised to WB and John Longge by SH and Beatrice (sic, probably error for Isabella). And they state that Beatrice did make this indemnity against SH and Beatrice (sic), and that at the time of the supposed bond Beatrice was a lay woman and not literate, and the bond was read to her in these terms, and she, believing this, sealed it and it was delivered by the agreement of WB and Nicholas Longe. They therefore state that this bond, without this condition, was not made of Beatrice. Parties on country, jury here at octave of the Purification. Bond in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley.

Postea text: Bond delivered to John Portyngton, JCP, HF quit.

Postea text: Bond returned to Thomas Hever, attorney of plaintiff, Portyngton quit.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to morrow of Ascension 1449, nisi prius they come before John Prisot, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 17 May 1449. On this day, parties come, JP sends record that on that day, before him and William Praers, parties came, some of jury came, others did not come. Of those that come, Richard Langton was sworn, and the others were found not to be of the parish of St Michael Cornhill, where the supposed bond was made. Jury in respite to octave of Trinity, by default of jury. Sheriff to summon more jurors.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 433

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Suffolk
Writ type: Debt (account); Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: £20
Damages awarded: 6s 8d
Costs: 33s 4d
Case type: Loan; Reckoning of account

Pleading: Gilbert Debenham states that on 20 March 1447 Richard Hervy accounted before William Worsop and John Suklyng, auditors, concerning various sums of money received by RH for GD before that date, and was found to be in arrears by £15. Also, on that same day, RH borrowed a further £10 from GD, payable on request, but RH has not paid either sum, to a total of £25, and to his damage of £20.

Pleading: Regarding the £15 due on the account, RH states that after GD appointed these auditors, and before any such account was made, in the parish of St Martin Vintry in London, GD discharged these auditors from hearing this account. And concerning the other £10, he states that he does not owe GD this or any money as claimed, and it is ordered that he wager his law on this at quindene of Easter, pledges for law named. Attorney to have RH here.

Pleading: Concerning the £15, GD states that he did not discharge the auditors from hearing this account. Enquiry by country, sheriff of London to have jury of St Martin Vintry here at the same term.

Postea text: Parties come, RH makes his law regarding the £10. GH to take nothing, amerced for false claim. RH quit.

Postea text: Jury in respite to octave of Martinmas 1449, nisi prius they come before John Prysot, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 17 November 1449. On this day, parties come, JP sends record that on that day, before him and John Fylylode, parties came, some jurors came, others did not. Of those that came, John Lynde and William Crowe were sworn, the rest were not of Vintry ward, where the supposed release was made. Jury in respite to octave of Hilary. Sheriff to find jurors.

Postea text: Jury in respite to quindene of Easter, nisi prius they come before JP at St Martin le Grand on 13 February 1450. On this day, GD came, JP sent record that on that day, before him and JF, parties cam, jury came, said that GD did not discharge the auditors. Damages assigned to GD at 6s 8d, costs at 33s 4d. Order that GD recover the debt of £15, and damages of 40s. RH amerced.

Postea text: GD acknowledged satisfaction of debt and damages, RH quit.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 434d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 40m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Thomas Sylton states that on 8 April 1448 William Salt made bond with him in £12, but has not paid, to his damage of 40m. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: WS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter. Pledges named.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 435d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Loan

Pleading: Thomas Petelysden states that on 1 May 1446 Margery Brenchesle borrowed £10 from him, payable on request, but has not re-paid this, to his damage of £20.

Pleading: MB states that she does not owe TP this or any money as claimed. Parties on country, sheriff of London to have jury here at Easter three weeks. Pledges named.

Postea text: 6 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to octave of Michaelmas 1450.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 437d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £40
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Gilbert Shelley and John Grene state that on 24 August 1443 William Hore made bond with them in £13, but has not paid, to their damage of £40. they show the bond in court.

Pleading: WH granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Michaelmas 1449, rot 303d] WH states that this bond was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Hilary.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl to octave of Michaelmas 1449.

Postea text: [on CP 40/755, rot 303d] Sheriff did not send writ, to Easter three weeks 1450.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/755, rot 303d

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 443

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Bond

Pleading: [This entry is confused and incomplete.] William Beverle states that on 16 June 1442 John Walle made four bonds with him, the first in 10m payable at Michaelmas 1445, the second in 10m payable at Easter 1445, the third in £6 9s 8d payable at Michaelmas 1446, and the fourth in 10m payable at Easter 1446. And William Scot and his wife Joan [the plaintiffs, JW's widow and executor and her new husband] afterwards were satisfied of 3s 8d, but neither JW nor his executor have paid the remaining 40m, to his damage of £20. He shows the bonds in court, made at [omitted].

Pleading: William Scot and his wife Joan granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of WB. Pledges named.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 465d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £40
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Chicheley, Chamberlain of the Guildhall of the City of London, Thomas Burgoyne and John Clopton, kinsmen and executors of Robert Clopton, state that on 30 June 1444 Thomas Caundyssh made bond with RC in £20, but has not paid, to their damage of £40. They show the bond in court, and the testamentary letters of RC, by which they have executry and administration.

Pleading: TC granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 339] TC states that he ought not owe this debt, as he made a bond in £20 with the testator on the condition that it would be cancelled if a certain Gilbert Debenham, obliged with him, should pay this £20. He states that he is a man of little learning, and that the bond was read to him as containing this condition, and he, believing this, sealed it. He therefore states that this bond, not containing this condition, was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at octave of Trinity.

Postea text: 3 posteas, sheriff did not send writ, to quindene of Easter 1450.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to octave of Hilary 1451. Executors came, TC did not come, found in default. Jury in respite to quindene of Easter, as jury did not come.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 339.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 469d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £20
Damages awarded: 5m
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Swyllyngton states that on 5 December 1435 Thomas Moresby made bond with him in 40m, but has not paid, to his damage of £20. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TM granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter, with assent of WS.

Postea text: WS came by attorney, TM did not come, in default. WS to recover debt, and damages of 5m. TM amerced.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 486

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Andrewe states that on 18 August 1442 John Hey made bond with him in £20, but has not paid, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: JH granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 53] JH states that this bond was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at Easter five weeks. Bond in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley.

Postea text: Bond delivered to John Portyngton, HF quit. Returned on 29 June, JP quit.

Postea text: Process continued, jury in respite to Michaelmas one month 1449, nisi prius they come before John Prysot, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 13 October 1449. On this day, WA came by attorney, justices sent record that on that day, before John Prysot and John Fililode, parties came by attorney, and Henry Gilly, attorney of JH, presented letters patent of protection for JH, dated 2 October 1449 [recited in full], stating that JH was in the king's service under William Bonevyle, seneschal of Aquitaine, and thus was under his protection for one year [revoked on 21 November 1449, CPR 1446-52, p.306]. Justices wish to be advised, day given at octave of Hilary 1450. Three further adjournments, to octave of Michaelmas 1450.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 53.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 486d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Salman states that on 20 February 1447 Henry Stone bought four pieces of lawn from him for 54s, payable on request, but has not paid, to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: HS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: Parties come, HS states that he does not owe JS this or any money as claimed. Makes his law immediately. JS to take nothing, amerced for false claim. HS sent without day.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 486d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: 100s
Case type: Bond

Pleading: William Andrewe states that on 18 August 1442 Richard Colshill made bond with him in 10m, but has not paid, to his damage of 100s. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: RC granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 53d] RC states that this bond was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at Easter five weeks. Bond in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley.

Postea text: [on CP 40/753, rot 53d] Process continued, jury in respite to Michaelmas one month 1449, nisi prius they come before John Prysot, CJCP, at St Martin le Grand on 13 October 1449. On this day, parties came by attorney, justices sent record that on that day, before John Prysot and John Fililode, parties came by attorney, and Henry Gilly, attorney of RC, presented letters patent of protection for RC, dated 2 October 1449 [recited in full], stating that RC was in the king's service under William Bonevyle, seneschal of Aquitaine, and thus was under his protection for one year. WA then presented further letters [recited in full], dated 21 November 1449, revoking these letters, as RC has tarried in London [CPR 1446-52, p.300]. Justices wish to be advised concerning these letters, day given at octave of Hilary 1450. Three further adjournments, to octave of Michaelmas 1450.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 53d

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 494d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Essex
Writ type: Trespass (force and arms)
Damages claimed: 200m
Case type: Real action / rents / damage to real estate; Taking of goods

Pleading: William Norhampton and John Norhampton state that on 20 September 1444 John Davy forcibly took and carried off a certain indented charter, made between Master John Hermesthorp, master or keeper of the Hospital of St Katherine by the Tower and the brothers and sisters of that hospital on the one part, and William de Norhampton, father of the plaintiffs, on the other. This charter, dated in the chapter house of that hospital on 4 June 1400, states that the keeper, brothers and sisters demised at farm to WN senior a house with adjacent garden and other appurtenances within the close of that hospital, namely between the house of John Sussex to the south and the furthest ditch to the north, and extending in length to the street leading to the furthest bridge to the west, and the garden of the master, brothers and sisters to the east, containing in width in the western part 2 perches and 8 feet, and in the eastern part 4 perches and 6 feet, and in length 16 perches, each perch having 16 feet. This was to be held with free entry and exit through the great gate of the hospital towards the Thames, by WN and his heirs, etc, from the Nativity of St John the Baptist next for 60 years, at an annual rent of one rose. They also granted that WN and his successors may bring whatever they wish to the property through the main gate, and may erect sufficient fences at their own costs to enclose the area, for their greater security. WN and his heirs etc were to keep the property in good repair against wind and rain, at their own expense, and were not to bring into the property any dishonest people, such as common robbers and prostitutes, and the master, etc, would warranty the property to them. Later, WN, by his will dated 5 January 1401, left this charter and his status in this property to his two sons, and made John Sussex and John Drax his executors. After his death, the charter came into the possession of these executors on 20 January 1401, and on 10 June 1402 it was delivered to the plaintiffs, and they possessed it until 20 September 1444, when John Davy took it, against the peace and to their damage of 200m.

Pleading: JD granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 119] JD denies responsibility for this trespass as claimed. Parties on country, jury here at Easter five weeks.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 119.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 498d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond); Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond; Loan

Pleading: Richard Onhond states that on 7 March 1442 Thomas Caundyssh made bond with him in 34s, and also borrowed from him a further 6s, payable on request. However, he has not paid this total of 40s, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TC granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Michaelmas 1449.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 506

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (sale of goods)
Damages claimed: 40s
Case type: Sale of goods

Pleading: John Laneham states that on 20 September 1443 William Hayle bought from him 70 yards of linen cloth, one 'bankyr' (cover) of 10 yards, and two yards of red woollen cloth for 51s 8d, payable on request. However, he has not paid, to his damage of 40s.

Pleading: WH granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Postea text: Parties come, WH states that he does not owe JL this or any money as claimed. Makes his law immediately. Order that JL take nothing, amerced for false claim, WH sent without day.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 506

Term: Hilary 1449
County: Middlesex
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £10
Case type: Bond

Pleading: Richard Verney states that on 23 October 1444 John Heywode made bond with him in £29 7s 4d, but neither JH nor his executor, Thomas Smyth, have paid this sum, to his damage of £10. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Trinity 1449, rot 123d] TS states that he was not executor of the will of JH, and never administered any goods which were of JH at the time of his death.

Pleading: RV states that TS administered various goods which were of JH at the time of his death as executor of his will, namely at Westminster. Enquiry by country, jury here at octave of Michaelmas.

Postea text: Further licence to imparl to octave of Trinity.

Postea text: [on CP 40/754, rot 123d] Sheriff did not send writ, to morrow of Martinmas 1449.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/754, rot 123d.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 506d

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond); Debt (loan)
Damages claimed: £20
Case type: Bond; Loan

Pleading: John Kent states that on 20 March 1439 Nicholas Mannyng, now deceased, made five bonds with him, each in £6, payable on the feasts of St George in the years between 1441 and 1445. Also, on the same day, he borrowed a further £10, payable on request. However, he has not paid this total of £40, and nor have his executors, to his damage of £20. He shows the bonds in court.

Pleading: MM and WS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Hilary 1450, rot 311] MM came, WS did not come. MM states that after the last continuation of the plea, namely [omitted], but before the present day, WS died, in London in the parish of St George Eastcheap, Billingsgate ward. She seeks judgment on the writ.

Pleading: JK states that his case ought to continue, as WS is still alive, and lives at [omitted], and is not dead as MM claims. Enquiry by country, sheriff of London to have jury of [omitted] here at quindene of Easter.

Postea text: 2 further licences to imparl, to octave of Hilary 1450.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/756, rot 311.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 515

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Debt (bond)
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Bond

Pleading: John Swetlove states that on 20 January 1444 Thomas Brampton made bond with him in 100m, but has not paid, to his damage of £100. He shows the bond in court.

Pleading: TB offers in court a writ of supersedeas of the king [recited in full], dated 20 January 1449 and directed to the justices, reciting the privileges of clerks and officials of the chancery only to answer charges before the chancellor and not before the justices, and summoning the case before into chancery. TB states that he is a servant of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the chancellor, and was on the day of the original writ.

Pleading: JS granted licence to imparl to quindene of Easter.

Pleading: [continued at Easter 1449, rot 116] Pledges named for defendant. On this day, JS came by attorney, Robert (sic) in person, and Robert (sic) released his privileges under the aforesaid writ, and states that this bond was not of his making. Parties on country, jury here at Easter five weeks. Bond in safe-keeping of Henry Fylongley. Same pledges named.

Case notes: Continued on CP 40/753, rot 116.

Court of Common Pleas, CP 40/752, rot. 516

Term: Hilary 1449
County: London
Writ type: Trespass (against statute)
Damages claimed: £100
Case type: Abduction; Breach of Statute; Imprisonment; Maintenance

Pleading: John Grove and Thomas Bele, citing the terms of the statute against the illegal maintenance of suits, state that William Okebourne, in the parish of St Augustine, London [no date given], illegally maintained the suit of Richard Mounford against them, in a pleading before the justices of the bench between RM and the plaintiffs, Thomas Clarendon, Richard Hereward, Robert Hereward, John Turbut, William Leche, Simon Snyband, John Belham, Thomas Jemes and John Madok, where RM claimed that the others, by conspiracy between them at Colshull, falsely accused him of abducting and imprisoning Cecily, wife of Adam Dyer, at Chipping Campden on 14 November 1445, for which he was falsely imprisoned in the king's prison at Gloucester until he was acquitted before the king's justices of gaol delivery, John Edward and John Beaufitz and their fellows. This was against the form of the statute and to his damage of £100.

Pleading: WO states that he is, and on the day of the original writ was, a servant of John, Archbishop of Canterbury, the chancellor, and thus should not be summoned against his will to appear in any secular court except the chancery. He shows in court a writ of supersedes from the king directed to the justices [recited in full], dated 6 February 1449, citing the privileges of clerks of the king's chancery, and ordering that this process cease and that the plaintiffs bring the case in Chancery if they wish.

Pleading: JG and TB state that their case ought not be removed, as WO is a churchman of the parish of St Augustine, Farringdon Within ward, London, and neither on the date of the original writ, namely 14 October 1448, or afterwards was he ever a servant of the chancellor.

Pleading: WO repeats that he was a servant of the Chancery, namely at Alvechurch in Worcestershire. Parties on country. Since the justices wish to be advised as to which county to try this, case adjourned to quindene of Easter.