The post concerning the breach of promise case Rooke v Conran gives an opportunity for some further thinking. For scholarly work on the subject see this thesis. A male media and judicial filter Apart from the court transcript, the source for this case and the individuals involved consists of newspaper reports. The main purpose of […]
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Star-crossed Lovers? The Story of ‘Lambkin’ and ‘Nilloc’
Introduction. George Conway no doubt squirmed in his seat when the court learned of his role as one of two star-crossed lovers. The elderly defendant in a breach of promise case had found himself an object of criticism not only from the plaintiff’s family but also his own. The court found it amusing, as did […]