Proctors: Garnett, Brian

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BRIAN GARNETT

Notary Public

BRIAN GARNETT, fl. 1529-1533

Qualifications: Notary Public

References to this proctor are unusual as he is often referred to as ‘Brian’ or ‘Bryan’ whereas proctors are usually referred to by their surname.

CAUSES:

ReferenceType of causeRoleOutcomeNotes
5/1/4   Matrimonial – annulment (minor)Proctor for plaintiffNot known
5/1/5   Matrimonial - separation from bed and board (adultery and cruelty)Proctor for plaintiffNot known
5/1/7   Defamation – sexual slanderProctor for plaintiffNot known

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Proctors: Prichard, John

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JOHN PRICHARD

Notary public

JOHN PRICHARD, 

Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws

Career: acting as proctor in the Chester Consistory Court by 1565

 Possibly studied at Oxford he may be ‘John ap Prichard – studied 5 years, B.C.L. 29 May, 1560.’ British History Online: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/alumni-oxon/1500-1714/pp1208-1224

 Sat as substitute for the bishop’s official, Robert Leche, in July 1566 and passed sentence in a defamation cause (EDC 5 1566/20).

CAUSES:

ReferenceType of causeRoleOutcomeNotes
EDC 5/1566/8 Tithes - barley, hay   Proctor for defendantPlaintiff won
EDC 5/1566/12 Tithes - calves, cows, gardens, lambs, sheep, woolProctor for defendantDefendant wonIt was unusual for a plaintiff not to win
EDC 5/1566/15 Tithes - hay   Proctor for defendantPlaintiff won
EDC 5/1575/2  Defamation -sexual slander Proctor for defendantPlaintiff wonSee EDC 5 1576/2 for sentence
EDC 5/1575/5     Defamation - unknownProctor for defendantPlaintiff won
EDC 5/1575/15   Tithes - hay   Proctor for defendantPlaintiff won

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