Upon a Petition, the Question was in the House of Lords, Whether the Dignity of a Viscount could be surrendered to the King by a Fine? And it was argued at the Bar by three Counsel for the Petitioner, and by the Attorney General for the King. It was urged on behalf of the Petitioner, That a Dignity cannot be surrendered to the Crown.
[1677] EngR 22, [1677] Shower PC 1, (1677) 1 ER 1
Commonlii
England and Wales
Administrative
Updated: 27 December 2021; Ref: scu.402842