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July 10, 1800
Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In a Court of Common Pleas case on May 15, Conner sued Robinson for 70l rent on a lodging in South Bolton Street at two guineas a week. The jury ruled for the defendant, as the plaintiff knew she was a prostitute, making the contract void per Lord Eldon due to promoting vice.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
May 15.
Conner vs. Robinson.
This was a cause of singular interest, being an action to recover 70l. due as rent for a lodging held by defendant from Plaintiff. at two guineas a week in South Bolton Street, The occupancy and agreement to pay this rent were admitted, but it appearing that Plaintiff knew that Defendant was what is termed a woman of the town, the Jury without hesitation gave a verdict for defendant—Lord Eldon observing, that a contract which went to promote vice and immorality, was ipso facto void, and that no landlord was entitled to receive rent which he knew could arise only from the wages of prostitution.
May 15.
Conner vs. Robinson.
This was a cause of singular interest, being an action to recover 70l. due as rent for a lodging held by defendant from Plaintiff. at two guineas a week in South Bolton Street, The occupancy and agreement to pay this rent were admitted, but it appearing that Plaintiff knew that Defendant was what is termed a woman of the town, the Jury without hesitation gave a verdict for defendant—Lord Eldon observing, that a contract which went to promote vice and immorality, was ipso facto void, and that no landlord was entitled to receive rent which he knew could arise only from the wages of prostitution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Court Case
Rent Dispute
Prostitution
Immoral Contract
Vice
Jury Verdict
What entities or persons were involved?
Conner
Robinson
Lord Eldon
Where did it happen?
South Bolton Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Conner
Robinson
Lord Eldon
Location
South Bolton Street
Event Date
May 15
Story Details
Plaintiff sued defendant for unpaid rent on a lodging, but the contract was deemed void because the landlord knew the tenant was a prostitute, promoting vice; jury verdict for defendant, as observed by Lord Eldon.