Treason – Obligations granted in Prison before Trial – The Earl of Winton, while in prison previous to his trial and attainder for high treason, granted receipts bearing to be for money advanced to him, but these are not allowed in whole.
It is found, however, that he was entitled to be alimented out of his estate at that period, and to apply money to the expences of his trial, and for his maintenance in prison for three months 5 and for such expences a sum of money (2972 l. 3 s.) is modified.
Citations:
[1725] UKHL Robertson – 518, (1725) Robertson 518
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 24 April 2022; Ref: scu.554117