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From: Renia <>
Subject: Attorneys - [Was Amy de Gaveston - the 1334 fines]
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:13:19 +0000
References: <3ab0363b.968187@news-east.look.ca>, <20010315022909.03239.00002098@ng-md1.aol.com>


Reedpcgen wrote:

> Two weeks ago, I took the time to go through all the Lincolnshire fines that
> mentioned John de Kirketon [of Kirton in Holland]. He was mentioned MANY
> times, most frequently as respresentative or attorney for individuals actually
> partaking in the transfer of the fine (e.g., for wives mentioned as querants,
> etc.). Kirketon was therefore very involved in county matters.
>
> Every indication we have is that John de Driby the parson and Sir John de
> Kirketon were friends and associates--thus no need to assume anything covert or
> odd in the proceedings. What occurred is actually very natural, given the
> circumstances.
>
> Paul

In this context, would an attorney have been trained in the law, or merely act as
representative, someone held in the same esteem, and with as much legal training,
perhaps, as an executor or juror might be? What I'm getting at, is what kind of
person would have been an attorney? A good friend (who might have acted only for a
few individuals)? An honourable and trustworthy man in the community (who might
have acted for many individuals)?

Renia






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