Chesterfield County Judgment College of William and Mary versus John W. Tomlin, 1813

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
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Summary

Creator:
Chesterfield County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Chesterfield County Judgment College of William and Mary versus John W. Tomlin, 1813, was an ejectment suit involving property owned by the plaintiff in King William County and Tomlin was a tenant. College of William and Mary accused Tomlin of violating the rental agreement between the two by cutting trees for personal gain and failure to pay rent on schedule. The suit includes three indentures used as exhibits.

Biographical / historical:

The ejectment suit was heard in multiple jurisdictions. It originated in King and Queen County District Court in 1806. It was transferred to King William County Superior Court of Law in 1808. It was transferred again in 1809 to Hanover County Superior Court of Law. It was transferred to Chesterfield County Superior Court of Law in 1811 where it was dismissed in 1813.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Chesterfield County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
15 items.