C3/205/72

Ballard v. Hicklinge

Bill of Complaint of William Ballard and Edward Calton,

11 November 1583,

William Ballard and Edward Calton of Wymeswold. Mary and Luce Odebye, are the daughters and relicts of Thomas Odebye, sometimes of Wymeswold, gent, deceased, were possessed in fee copy of a desmesne; a close called Estthorpe and of nine acres of land, meadow and pasture, with appurtenances in Wymeswold, sometime in the tenure of William Franke and [ unclear] Bishopp and now in the occupation of William Hicklinge of Wymeswold. Mary and one [Edward] Saman, her husband, conveyed, in return for a great sum of money one half of the premises to Edward Ballard, father of William. Luce married Robert Calton of Wymeswold, now deceased, father of Edward Calton. Luce, Robert and Edward Ballard are all dead, the property descending, one half to William Ballard, as son and heir of Edward Ballard and the other half to Edward Calton as son and heir of Robert and Luce. But Hicklinge has obtained deeds and writings relating to the property, has entered it and denied access to the plaintiffs. He has also been receiving the rents and profits. Ask that a writ of subpoena be issued to order Hicklinge to appear and answer the charges.

Demurrer of Hicklinge,

No date,

The matter in question ought to be dealt with in Common Law since the property at Estthorpe is worth not more than 30 shillings a year and, as such, not worth the time of Chancery. Asks that his reasonable costs be paid.