Proctors: Withens, William
WILLIAM WITHENS
Notary public
WILLIAM WITHENS (WITHINS, WYTHENS)
Qualifications: admitted to act as a proctor in the Chester Consistory Court on 6 May 1574, at which time he was described as literatus (literate or learned man). He was a Notary Public, but there is no reference to his having had a degree (CALS EDC 1/20, f. 312).
Notes: possibly a relative, perhaps son, of William Wethins who had been active as a proctor in Chester in the 1540s and 1550s.
CAUSES:
| Reference | Type of cause | Role | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDC 5/1580/2 | Matrimonial - separation from bed and board: adultery | Proctor for defendant | Plaintiff won | |
| EDC 5/1580/5 | Immorality – acknowledgement of illegitimate child | Proctor for plaintiff | Plaintiff won | The defendant appealed to York. |