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'''E1315 B:''' Master Thomas de Gerdeston archdeacon of Norfolk and Master Richard de Ryngestede his official made a summons in a case of divorce within the palace of Westminster.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E2/KB27no220/aKB27no220fronts/IMG_0222.htm]
 
'''E1315 B:''' Master Thomas de Gerdeston archdeacon of Norfolk and Master Richard de Ryngestede his official made a summons in a case of divorce within the palace of Westminster.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E2/KB27no220/aKB27no220fronts/IMG_0222.htm]
  
'''E1316 A:''' [[Marriage E1316 A Tr]] William de Cornewaille v. Seman son of Henry le Seriaunt de Suthwelde.  "Rape" of Isabella wife of William at Great Yarmouth and taking of goods worth 100 p.s..  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E2/KB27no224/aKB27no224fronts/IMG_0013.htm]
 
 
'''T1316 B:''' [[Marriage E1316 B Tr]] Robert Bolle de Framlingham Castle v. John le Warde de Hoo, Master John de Badyngham, Thomas vicar of Hacheston, Scotus Honesman le Warde.  Trespass "rape" and taking of goods worth 100 p.s.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E2/KB27no225/aKB27no225fronts/IMG_0004.htm]
 
 
'''T1316 C:''' [[Marriage T1316 C Tr]] Hamo Sirich de Russecompe v. Stephen de Beke parson of Edworth.  Trespass "rape" and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E2/KB27no225/bKB27no225dorses/IMG_0170.htm]
 
 
'''E1318 A:''' Henry son of Henry le Welye v. Richard de Bodenho de Wylyton and Sabina Herynge.  "Rape" of Beatrice his wife at Cotes and taking of goods worth 40s.  Defendants say that Henry married Beatrice while she was underage and against her will.  When she reached the time for leaving Henry she withdrew and freely adhered to Sabina her mother and Richard her uncle.  She currently was in court Christian in a cause of divorce.  No verdict.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E2/KB27no232/bKB27no232dorses/IMG_0124.htm]
 
 
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'''H1347A:''' Warwickshire.  John de la Bere v. Henry Wodecoke.  "Rape" and taking of goods with alleged damages of 1,000p.s.  Defendant pleaded not guilty and was mainperned.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no347/aKBno347fronts/IMG_0257.htm]
 
 
'''H1348A:''' Suffolk. William son of Isabella Jakelyn v. Nicholas de Beverle de Weston by Beklis cleric.  Trespassory "rape" of Alice his wife and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no351/aKB27no351fronts/IMG_1633.htm]
 
 
'''H1348B:''' Essex.  Edmund fitz Piers de Crendon v. Nicholas Hulles parson of Knolle, Reginald de Hulington, and John de Haveryng.  Trespassory "rape" of Mariota his wife and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no351/aKB27no351fronts/IMG_1643.htm]
 
 
'''H1348C:''' Oxon.  Richard de Wymbourn v. Thomas de Oskerswell.  Trespassory "rape" of Alice his wife and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no351/aKB27no351fronts/IMG_1660.htm]
 
  
'''H1348D:''' Beds.  John Freman de Stachesden v. John Geffrey de Stachesden.  Trespassory "rape" and taking of goods.  [
 
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'''H1348E:''' Som.  Presentment that John de Uppehey broke into the room of Elizabeth Gorges at Wraxall in 15 Edward III and attempted to force her to marry him.  She fled to the rectory of "Sheldefleet" where she hid for some months.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no351/bKB27no351dorses/IMG_2100.htm]
 
'''H1348E:''' Som.  Presentment that John de Uppehey broke into the room of Elizabeth Gorges at Wraxall in 15 Edward III and attempted to force her to marry him.  She fled to the rectory of "Sheldefleet" where she hid for some months.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no351/bKB27no351dorses/IMG_2100.htm]
  
'''E1348 A:''' London. William de Leyam v. Walter de Thornton cleric and John de Foston.  Trespassory "rape" of Alice his wife and taking of goods. [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no352/aKB27no352fronts/IMG_2533.htm]
 
 
'''E1348 B:''' Sussex.  John de Sugworth v. John Payn, Alice atte Rye, William de Horcombe Prest, Dionisia de Byne, Ralph de Burton and Agnes his wife, Joan atte Rye, Lora atte Rye:  Trespassory "rape" of Margery wife of John at Lewes and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no352/bKB27no352dorses/IMG_2811.htm]
 
 
'''E1348 C:''' Devon. Benedict Hamelyn v. William de Huntyngdon cleric together with Geoffrey Chaumberleyn jr, Robert Hille, and Agnes de Spirlake. Trespassory "rape" of Alice with of Benedict at Exeter.  Case without day as to William, who is under the king's protection serving at Calais.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no352/bKB27no352dorses/IMG_2884.htm] ; [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6374.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/aKB27no354mm1toEnd/IMG_6977.htm]
 
 
'''E1348 D:''' Wiltshire.  Hugh Waleys v. John Fraunkeleyn chaplain, and Simon his brother.  Trespassory "rape" of Alice wife of Hugh at Calne and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no352/bKB27no352dorses/IMG_2975.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6267.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/bKB27no354mm1dtoEnd/IMG_7388.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 A:''' Northamptonshire.  William Drambel de Rothewell v. Thomas Dyt de Raundes chaplain.  Trespassory "rape" of Mabil his wife at Rothwell and taking of goods. [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6182.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 B:''' Buckinghamshire.  James de Grenstede taillor v. John Baudewyn taborer.  Trespassory "rape" of Margaret his wife at Bledlowe and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6313.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/bKB27no354mm1dtoEnd/IMG_7438.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no355/bKB27no355mm1dtoEnd/IMG_8184.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 C:''' London.  William Avenaunt de Heckyngham v. Edmund Northtoft and William Northtoft.  Trespassory "rape" of Alianora his wife at London taking goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6330.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 D:''' Lincolnshire.  John son of Henry Lake de Alford v. John son of Walter de Cave sr.  Trespassory "rape" of Joan his wife at Alford and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6337.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 E:''' Sussex.  Andrew de Houndesele v. Humfrey le Chesman and William (?) de Wygespere.  Trespassory "rape" of Juliana his wife at Kerredeford and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6384.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 F:''' Kent.  Simon Beke de Saltwode v. Thomas Dyn de Hethe.  Trespassory "rape" of Joan his wife at Saltwood and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/aKB27no353mm1toEnd/IMG_6384.htm]
 
  
'''T1348 G:''' Yorkshire.  Thomas de Arnthorpe de Pollington v. Richard son of --- Milsen de Neuland.  Trespassory "rape" of Matilda his wife at Newland and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/bKB27no353mm1dtoEnd/IMG_6554.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/bKB27no354mm1dtoEnd/IMG_7342.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 H:''' Northamptonshire.  Walter de Corby v. Peter Melleward de Brackley chaplain.  Trespassory "rape" of Alice his wife at Brackley and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/bKB27no353mm1dtoEnd/IMG_6629.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 I:''' Lincolnshire.  William Taverner skinner of Lincoln v. John de Stokheth cleric, William de Staunton, Thomas Johanservant de Stokheth, Thomas Crake late servaqnt of Robert de Bramle, and John le Keu de Stokheth.  Trespassory "rape" of Isolda wife his wife at Lincoln and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/bKB27no353mm1dtoEnd/IMG_6669.htm].  Presentment from 1347 for same followed now by royal pardon.  Had Isolda died in the Black Death? [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no358/bKB27no358dorses/IMG_4019.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 J:''' Northamptonshire.  John Baudewyn de Thrapston v. John Briggeman chaplain and Thomas his brother.  Trespassory "rape" of Isabella his wife at Thrapston and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/bKB27no353mm1dtoEnd/IMG_6685.htm]
 
 
'''T1348 K:'''Middlesex.  John de Bernes v. John son of Matilda le Clerk de Pritelwell, Hugh Sweyn de Pritelwell, and William Mone.  Trespassory "rape" of Margaret his wife at Stepney and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no353/bKB27no353mm1dtoEnd/IMG_6713.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/aKB27no354mm1toEnd/IMG_6948.htm]
 
 
'''M1348 A:''' Sussex.  Andrew de Houndesele v. Humphrey le Chesman & Wiliam de Wygespere.  Trespassory "rape" of Juliana his wife at Kerredeford and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/aKB27no354mm1toEnd/IMG_6824.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no355/aKB27no355mm1toEnd/IMG_7854.htm]
 
 
'''M1348 B:''' London.  John Taylfer messager v. Thomas de Mondham bowyere. Trespassory "rape" of Joan his wife at London.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/aKB27no354mm1toEnd/IMG_6829.htm]
 
 
'''M1348 C:''' Northamptonshire.  William Drombyl de Rothwell v. Thomas Dyt de Raundes chaplain.  Trespassory "rape" of Matilda his wife at Rothwell and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no354/aKB27no354mm1toEnd/IMG_6839.htm]
 
 
'''E1349 A:''' Nottinghamshire.  Roger de Barton of Retford v. Richard Sotherum de Saundeby de Wellum.  Trespassory "rape" of Agnes his wife at East Retford and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no356/aKB27no356mm1toEnd/IMG_8433.htm]  rcp
 
 
'''M1349 A:''' London.  Hamo Billing of London barber v. John de York, brewer.  Trespassory "rape" of Christiana his wife at London and taking of goods.  Pleaded:  the siezure was in 1346; the goods taken were household goods, jewelry and clothing; damages were claimed of 1,000 p.s.  York pleaded not guilty.  Successive unsuccessful jury summonses.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no357/aKB27no357mm1toEnd/IMG_8774.htm] rcp
 
 
'''M1349 B:''' Hertfordshire.  William de Dodeley of London v. Thomas de Dolyngham of London and William de Burwell of London.  Trespassory "rape" of Agnes his wife at Walington and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no357/aKB27no357mm1toEnd/IMG_8828.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no358/aKB27no358fronts/IMG_3890.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no359/bKB27no359dorses/IMG_4376.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no361/bKB27no361dorses/IMG_5446.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no364/aKB27no364fronts/IMG_6467.htm] rcp
 
 
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'''H1350 A:''' Norfolk.  John Mayn v. Thomas Dru de Sadelbowe.  Trespassory "rape" of Cecilia his wife at King's Lynn and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no358/aKB27no358fronts/IMG_3925.htm]
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*1352M: Norfolk.  Presented that William son of Hugh Godesman of Norwich in 1350 raped Margaret daughter of William de Martham of Hemesby and then took her to Leryngsete and detained her for two months and thereafter sold her to Bartholomew Deverow, who then married her against her will; afterwards there was a divorce between themWilliam was acquitted by a jury. [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no369/bKB27no369dorses/IMG_9752.htm] rcp
 
 
'''E1350 A:''' London. William Yellyng of London v. John de Wilton chaplain. Trespassory "rape" of Isabella his wife at London and taking of goods in 1350Wilton pleaded not guilty. [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no359/aKB27no359fronts/IMG_4184.htm].
 
  
'''E1350 B:''' LeicestershireAdam Longchampe de Bocherston v. William Zouche de Shepesheved and John de la Mere de BaggeworthTrespassory "rape" of Alianora his wife at Bagworth and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no359/bKB27no359dorses/IMG_4422.htm] rcp
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*M1357 A: Premunire (with some similarity to prohibition).  LondonThomas de Seton knight (qui tam) v. Lucy late the wife of Robert de Coksyde and William de Langeton notaryLucy was already in prison.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no389/aKB27no389frontsPt1/IMG_9972.htm], pleading: [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no390/aKB27no390fronts/IMG_0545.htm] & [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no390/bKB27no390dorses/IMG_0819.htm]:  Thomas accused Lucy of citing him to answer her in Roman court over lands and goods worth 3,500 ps.; he alleged damages of 10,000 ps.  Lucy pleaded that right after the death of Robert de Cokside her late husband she took a vow of chastity in the presence of many and would have taken the oath before the ordinary except that she was detained by grave sickness.  At that point she was assigned many goods as the purpart by church law of Robert's goods.  She also held lands:  some in dower and others at term of life and some heritably.  Thomas, attracted more by the wealth than by marriage, beat and imprisoned her and married her against her will.  Lucy maintained that she escaped as soon as she could and immediately went to the bishop of Durham to complete her oath of chastity.  Concerning the injuries she received from Thomas, she appealed from the bishop to Rome.  By his procurator Thomas asked for her to be delivered to him as his wife, whereas Lucy claimed that she persisted in her oath of chastity and that the marriage should be dissolved.  Thomas accepted the jurisdiction of the Roman court.  Thomas was thus cited to appear.  But because Thomas had her goods and had occupied her lands by reason of the marriage, she had no money to support herself, so her plea for support is the plea here complained of.  She proceeded by the testimony of witnesses to proceed each of the allegations, and Thomas defaulted, so that she prevailed by definitive sentence, with the divorce being the substantive case and the rest being accessory issues.  The marriage was thus dissolved and she was awarded damages to be paid by a certain day, and Thomas accepted that he would pay.  He did not pay and thus incurred a sentence of major excommunication.  Thomas then appealed, but his appeal was ruled false and frivolous and his excommunication was promulgated in London.  Thus everything she did was to dissolve the marriage so that she could fulfil her vow of chastity; the divorce was within ecclesiastical jurisdiction and everything else was accessory.  Thomas put his original allegations forward again and asked for a jury.  The jury delivered its verdict for Thomas.  Lucy immediately declared that the justices and jurors were false, thus in contempt of the crown.  Thomas recovered his damages, and Lucy was committed to the Fleet.  rcp
  
'''T1350 A:''' Lincolnshire.  John Heryerd v. John Robertssone Denissone de Osgodby together with William his brother.  Trespassory "rape" of Margaret his wife at Long Owersby and the taking of goods worth 200 p.s. in 1350.  Defendant pleaded not guilty as to the taking of goods and that he did not rape Margaret.  mainperned.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no360/aKB27no360fronts/IMG_4550.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no360/aKB27no360fronts/IMG_4632.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no362/aKB27no362fronts/IMG_5585.htm] rcp
 
  
'''M1350 A:''' Hampshire. Geoffrey atte Pette of the Isle of Wite v. Roger atte Hide of the Isle of Wite and Richard de Cokham of the Isle of Wite and Matilda his wife.  Trespassory "rape" of Mabil his wife at Moterston and taking of goods.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no361/aKB27no361fronts/IMG_5108.htm], [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no362/bKB27no362dorses/IMG_5853.htm] rcp
 
  
'''M1350 B:''' London. William Langford v. John Passe de Blikelyng chaplain. Trespassory "rape" of Rose his wife at London and taking of goods (cloths, jewelry etc) at damages of 100 p.s.  Passe pleads not guilty.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no361/bKB27no361dorses/IMG_5302.htm] rcp
 
  
'''<1350 C:''' London.  William de Hyngle v. Roger de Codynton currier.  Trespassory "rape" of Margery at London Holbourne in 1350 and taking of household goods worth 100s.  Codynton pleaded not guilty.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/E3/KB27no361/bKB27no361dorses/IMG_5313.htm] rcp
 
  
  
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*T1530 A:  Cambridgeshire. John Goodale of Cambridge gentleman v. Thomas Goodwyn cleric.  On 29 March 1530 Thomas granted to John, so that John would marry Thomas's cousin Katherine Causfilde, suitable drink, bed, bedding and house for both John and Katerhine and their horses and family to be taken at Westminster yearly from the time of the nuptuals until John became seised of a certain farm called Brunfield parsonage furnished with implements and necessities to the value of 20 p.s. per year.  By virtue of the grant John married Katherine on April 8 at Broomfield, whereby action accrued to him for that support.  Goodwyn appeared and gave no response, so that a jury was ordered to assess damages.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/H8/KB27no1076/aKB27no1076fronts/IMG_5125.htm] rcp
 
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*H1590 A: Essex. Thomas Stronge v. Richard Greene.  Trespass on the case.  Def on 18 June 1582 at Hemingham Sible, in consideration that Pl would marry Jocosa daughter of Def, promised that he would pay 40 p.s. to Jocosa after the marriage when he was asked.  Pl married Jocosa on 21 June 1582, but Def did not pay.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/AALT7/Eliz/KB27no1312/aKB27no1312Pt1fronts/IMG_0107.htm] rcp
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*H1590 B: Buckinghamshire.  George Clark and Adrian his wife executor of John Norris late her husband v. John Hopkins executor of Richard Symondes.  Trespass on the case.  Richard on 1 March 1576 at Hitchenden, in consideration that John would marry Adrian the daughter of Richard, promised that he would pay John 40 p.s. when asked.  The married took place on 5 March 1576, but Richard did not pay.  [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/AALT7/Eliz/KB27no1312/aKB27no1312Pt1fronts/IMG_0501.htm] rcp
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*H1590 C: Suffolk. William Martyn v. John Keble. On 30 May 1588 there was a discussion between John Keble and one Elizabeth Mose concerning their marriage.  Thereafter John then on 30 May 1588 (still) at Sutton promised William to pay William 6 p.s. 13s4d after the marraige.  William in fact on 10 July 1588 travelled from Stonham to Elizabeth, who was then at Hollisley at his own expence and procured the marriage between John and Elizabeth on 21 July, and by that procurement the marriage took place. John, nevertheless, refused to pay. [http://aalt.law.uh.edu/AALT7/Eliz/KB27no1312/bKB27no1312Pt1dorses/IMG_0804.htm] rcp
 
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H1305 A: Familial discord and reconciliation. Walter Peytevyn v. William son of Simon Ayles. Alleged rape of Alice wife of Walter and taking of goods; Alice fled with goods to stay with friends and thereafter went with her husband when approached. [1]

M1306 A: Land transactions preparatory to marriage, followed by both marriage and divorce. [2]

M1309 A: Taking of listed ecclesiastical items from a woman's chapel; first defendant tried to bar by alleging marriage with the woman. A common law jury returned that she was not married to him or known to be so. [3]

T1313 A: Grant of land by bride's father to couple secured by statute merchant that the land would be returned to the bride's father if there was a divorce. There was a divorce. [4]

H1315 A: Husband, accused of theft, fled Ipswich and thus left his wife unsupported. Wife's father took her back in and was then accused by the husband of taking his wife and goods and chattels. [5]

E1315 B: Master Thomas de Gerdeston archdeacon of Norfolk and Master Richard de Ryngestede his official made a summons in a case of divorce within the palace of Westminster. [6]

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H1348E: Som. Presentment that John de Uppehey broke into the room of Elizabeth Gorges at Wraxall in 15 Edward III and attempted to force her to marry him. She fled to the rectory of "Sheldefleet" where she hid for some months. [7]


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  • 1352M: Norfolk. Presented that William son of Hugh Godesman of Norwich in 1350 raped Margaret daughter of William de Martham of Hemesby and then took her to Leryngsete and detained her for two months and thereafter sold her to Bartholomew Deverow, who then married her against her will; afterwards there was a divorce between them. William was acquitted by a jury. [8] rcp
  • M1357 A: Premunire (with some similarity to prohibition). London. Thomas de Seton knight (qui tam) v. Lucy late the wife of Robert de Coksyde and William de Langeton notary. Lucy was already in prison. [9], pleading: [10] & [11]: Thomas accused Lucy of citing him to answer her in Roman court over lands and goods worth 3,500 ps.; he alleged damages of 10,000 ps. Lucy pleaded that right after the death of Robert de Cokside her late husband she took a vow of chastity in the presence of many and would have taken the oath before the ordinary except that she was detained by grave sickness. At that point she was assigned many goods as the purpart by church law of Robert's goods. She also held lands: some in dower and others at term of life and some heritably. Thomas, attracted more by the wealth than by marriage, beat and imprisoned her and married her against her will. Lucy maintained that she escaped as soon as she could and immediately went to the bishop of Durham to complete her oath of chastity. Concerning the injuries she received from Thomas, she appealed from the bishop to Rome. By his procurator Thomas asked for her to be delivered to him as his wife, whereas Lucy claimed that she persisted in her oath of chastity and that the marriage should be dissolved. Thomas accepted the jurisdiction of the Roman court. Thomas was thus cited to appear. But because Thomas had her goods and had occupied her lands by reason of the marriage, she had no money to support herself, so her plea for support is the plea here complained of. She proceeded by the testimony of witnesses to proceed each of the allegations, and Thomas defaulted, so that she prevailed by definitive sentence, with the divorce being the substantive case and the rest being accessory issues. The marriage was thus dissolved and she was awarded damages to be paid by a certain day, and Thomas accepted that he would pay. He did not pay and thus incurred a sentence of major excommunication. Thomas then appealed, but his appeal was ruled false and frivolous and his excommunication was promulgated in London. Thus everything she did was to dissolve the marriage so that she could fulfil her vow of chastity; the divorce was within ecclesiastical jurisdiction and everything else was accessory. Thomas put his original allegations forward again and asked for a jury. The jury delivered its verdict for Thomas. Lucy immediately declared that the justices and jurors were false, thus in contempt of the crown. Thomas recovered his damages, and Lucy was committed to the Fleet. rcp




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  • T1530 A: Cambridgeshire. John Goodale of Cambridge gentleman v. Thomas Goodwyn cleric. On 29 March 1530 Thomas granted to John, so that John would marry Thomas's cousin Katherine Causfilde, suitable drink, bed, bedding and house for both John and Katerhine and their horses and family to be taken at Westminster yearly from the time of the nuptuals until John became seised of a certain farm called Brunfield parsonage furnished with implements and necessities to the value of 20 p.s. per year. By virtue of the grant John married Katherine on April 8 at Broomfield, whereby action accrued to him for that support. Goodwyn appeared and gave no response, so that a jury was ordered to assess damages. [12] rcp

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  • H1590 A: Essex. Thomas Stronge v. Richard Greene. Trespass on the case. Def on 18 June 1582 at Hemingham Sible, in consideration that Pl would marry Jocosa daughter of Def, promised that he would pay 40 p.s. to Jocosa after the marriage when he was asked. Pl married Jocosa on 21 June 1582, but Def did not pay. [13] rcp
  • H1590 B: Buckinghamshire. George Clark and Adrian his wife executor of John Norris late her husband v. John Hopkins executor of Richard Symondes. Trespass on the case. Richard on 1 March 1576 at Hitchenden, in consideration that John would marry Adrian the daughter of Richard, promised that he would pay John 40 p.s. when asked. The married took place on 5 March 1576, but Richard did not pay. [14] rcp
  • H1590 C: Suffolk. William Martyn v. John Keble. On 30 May 1588 there was a discussion between John Keble and one Elizabeth Mose concerning their marriage. Thereafter John then on 30 May 1588 (still) at Sutton promised William to pay William 6 p.s. 13s4d after the marraige. William in fact on 10 July 1588 travelled from Stonham to Elizabeth, who was then at Hollisley at his own expence and procured the marriage between John and Elizabeth on 21 July, and by that procurement the marriage took place. John, nevertheless, refused to pay. [15] rcp

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