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March 6, 1870
The Morning Star And Catholic Messenger
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Mr. W. Cobbett sued Dr. Manning for assuming the title of Archbishop of Westminster, facing a £100 penalty under the Ecclesiastical Titles Act, but lost the case due to lacking the Attorney General's consent and incurred significant costs.
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Action Against The Archbishop of Westminster.
A certain Mr. W. Cobbett brought an action against Dr. Manning for assuming the title of Archbishop of Westminster, thereby becoming liable to the penalty of £100, under the Ecclesiastical Titles Act. As, however, according to the Act, the consent of the Attorney General is necessary to an action being brought, and that consent had not been given, poor Mr. Cobbett gained nothing by his action, and judgment was given against him, besides which he had to pay the costs, amounting to several hundred pounds.
A certain Mr. W. Cobbett brought an action against Dr. Manning for assuming the title of Archbishop of Westminster, thereby becoming liable to the penalty of £100, under the Ecclesiastical Titles Act. As, however, according to the Act, the consent of the Attorney General is necessary to an action being brought, and that consent had not been given, poor Mr. Cobbett gained nothing by his action, and judgment was given against him, besides which he had to pay the costs, amounting to several hundred pounds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Ecclesiastical Titles Act
Legal Action
Archbishop Manning
Cobbett Lawsuit
Attorney General Consent
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. W. Cobbett
Dr. Manning
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. W. Cobbett
Dr. Manning
Story Details
Mr. W. Cobbett brought an action against Dr. Manning for assuming the title of Archbishop of Westminster, liable to a £100 penalty under the Ecclesiastical Titles Act, but the action failed without the Attorney General's consent, resulting in judgment against Cobbett and costs of several hundred pounds.