Viewing Event Record: Requests, Burbage v Allen: Thomas Nevill deposes

Abstract

Cuthbert Burbage sues Giles Allen in Requests court over the Theatre playhouse property. Thomas Nevill, gentleman, deposes 14 August 1600. The agreement between Burbage and Giles stipulated a new term of twenty-one years, at a rent of £24 per annum (a £10 increase over the old rent). Allen was initially very unwilling the Theatre should be used as a playhouse for any longer, but at last agreed to allow it to continue as such for a few years, after which it was to be converted and remain for Allen's use after the lease concluded. James Burbage acknowledged a debt of £30 in arrears rent, which his son agreed to pay. The agreement was made two years ago at Michaelmas term.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 14 August 1600 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 14 August 1600 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Domiell, Thomas court officer
Allen, Giles defendant gentleman, lessor
Nevill, Thomas deponent gentleman
Breather, Arthur examiner
Sammes, John examiner
Burbage, James leaseholder
Burbage, Cuthbert plaintiff gentleman

Event Type

  • court case
  • playhouse business