Word: warranto
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Dates: during 1896-1896
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...July, 1623, the Attorney General made a report, in which he said that the king should assume the entire government of the colony. A writ of "quo warranto" was entered against the company in the Court of the King's Bench. A last appeal to Parliament was laid on the table by order of the king. The case of "quo warranto" was argued, and on June 16, 1624, the Chief Justice declared the Company's Charter null and void. Ferrar, before surrendering the records of the company had copies of them made, which are now in the possession...