Arguments and judgment in the case of Godwin v. Sir Edw. Hales, in the King's Bench, Trinity term, 2 Jac. II.
MS. Rawl. C. 716
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Title
Arguments and judgment in the case of Godwin v. Sir Edw. Hales, in the King's Bench, Trinity term, 2 Jac. II.
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 716
Summary
The plaintiff sought to recover a forfeiture of £500 on the ground that the defendant had not qualified himself as lieutenant in a foot-regiment by taking the oaths, but judgment was given for the defendant by eleven judges to one on the ground that the king can of himself dispense with any penal laws.
Date
17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in folio
Physical extent
7 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Arguments and judgment in the case of Godwin v. Sir Edw. Hales, in the King's Bench, Trinity term, 2 Jac. II.
