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Depositions & Examinations
GB 127.MS, fol. 109v
GMCRO
Undefined
1623
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Plaintiff
[Not specified]
[Not specified]
Defendant
John Scoales
male
Alcohol Retailer: Alehouse-keeper
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Witnesses
Hugo Lillie
male
Silkweaver
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Peter Price
male
Fencer
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Event
The false measures of John Scoales
4 February 1623
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Components
Commercial hospitality
Company and drinking groups: male
False measures
Service
Alcohol | Ale
1 Quart
1d
Setting
Alehouse
Location of Event
Statement
21 February 1623
Hugo Lillie
The said Hugh Lillie and Peter Price upon their corporal oaths do say that John Scoales of Manchester alehousekeeper on the fourth day of February last past did utter and sell less ale or beer than one full ale quart for one penny.
Statement
21 February 1623
Peter Price
The said Hugh Lillie and Peter Price upon their corporal oaths do say that John Scoales of Manchester alehousekeeper on the fourth day of February last past did utter and sell less ale or beer than one full ale quart for one penny.