Jury list, [16th century]

Scope and Content

Manuscript list of 24 names, 12 marked to indicate that these persons served as jurors in a plea of transgression between Edward Collins, plaintiff, and John Dalley, defendant. Endorsement. Probably dating from the 16th century.

Administrative / Biographical History

A jury is a group chosen from the citizenry of a district to try a question of fact. It is the standard jury used in civil and criminal trials.

Arrangement

Single item.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

On permanent loan from the British Records Association (B.R.A.833).

Other Finding Aids

Collection level description.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

8¼" x 2¼"

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the AIM25 Project.

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.