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June 16, 1768
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
At Worcester assizes, a young woman from Elmley-Lovett sued a local gentleman for breaking a marriage promise made when she was 17, amid aggravating circumstances; after a 13-hour trial, the jury awarded her 500l damages plus costs.
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At Worcester assizes was tried a remarkable cause, wherein a young woman of Elmley-Lovett, was plaintiff, and a Gentleman of the same place, defendant: The action was brought by the plaintiff for a promise of marriage made to her by the defendant when she was but at the age of seventeen years, and it being accompanied with some aggravating circumstances, the jury, after a trial of thirteen hours, withdrew, and, laying out about a quarter of an hour, found a verdict for 500l. damages, besides costs of suit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Romance
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
Love
What keywords are associated?
Breach Of Promise
Marriage Trial
Worcester Assizes
Jury Verdict
Damages Award
What entities or persons were involved?
Young Woman Of Elmley Lovett
Gentleman Of Elmley Lovett
Where did it happen?
Worcester Assizes, Elmley Lovett
Story Details
Key Persons
Young Woman Of Elmley Lovett
Gentleman Of Elmley Lovett
Location
Worcester Assizes, Elmley Lovett
Story Details
A young woman sued a gentleman for a promise of marriage made when she was seventeen, accompanied by aggravating circumstances; after a thirteen-hour trial, the jury awarded her 500l. damages plus costs.