Litigation Collection

Lord Howard de Walden in libel suit
Lord Howard de Walden (Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, 4th Baron Seaford, 1880-1946) in the witness box

Simon Arnao Date with Juan Caina, Mayor of Cambre and others on the restitution of properties owned by Maria Pita, 1586. From the Archive of the Kingdom of Galicia. Maria Pita House Museum

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna against the attack of the English Armada in 1589

Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita on the ordinary writ concerning the place of Ledono (Lendoiro), 1616. Mayor Fernandez Pita claimed some properties that Martin de Cavalar had acquired from Francisco

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon, in litigation again - Be sure you don t fall, Georgie! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

Court Of Common Pleas Westminster Hall Law Order
Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Civil Trial Of Charles De Bourbon, Constable Of France Born 1490 Died 1527 Before The Peers Of France 1523. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Engraving In La Monarchie Francoise Of Montfaucon

Cartoon, Kaiser Kabot, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Kabot (Kaiser Wilhelm II, the ham actor), showing the German Kaiser in four different theatrical roles: ignoring treaties, being deceitful, involved in litigation, and as Tartuffe

Georgina Weldon, campaigner, litigant and amateur singer
Georgina Weldon 1837-1914), campaigner against the lunacy laws, litigant and amateur singer. Her interest in spiritualism led her husband to try to prove that she was insane; she resisted being taken

Sittings at Westminster Hall courts, 1816 (etching)
XJF2920762 Sittings at Westminster Hall courts, 1816 (etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sittings in the Courts of the Kings Bench, Common Pleas)

Litigation devours money and property, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Good Thing is threatened, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Who litigates must be shameless, patient and rich, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

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Litigation, the intricate dance of justice and conflict resolution, has woven its way through history, leaving behind tales of triumphs and defeats. From Lord Howard de Walden's gripping libel suit to Simon Arnao's intriguing date with Juan Caina, Mayor of Cambre, it has always been a stage for captivating stories. In the annals of bravery stands Maria Pita, the Spanish heroine who fearlessly defended her city against invaders. But even she found herself entangled in legal battles as Martin de Cavalar stood by her side in a courtroom drama that captivated all. Not limited to real-life dramas alone, litigation seeped into the realm of cartoons as well. Mrs Weldon found herself embroiled in yet another legal dispute while Kaiser Kabot fought his own war during World War I. Georgina Weldon emerged as both a campaigner and litigant; her passion for justice matched only by her talent as an amateur singer. Her name echoed through courtrooms and concert halls alike. The Court Of Common Pleas at Westminster Hall became a symbol of law and order where countless civil trials unfolded. It was here that Charles De Bourbon faced judgment before the peers of France - a moment immortalized in engravings from centuries past. Cartoons continued to shed light on legal battles with Georgina Weldon once again taking center stage alongside her classical singing career. And amidst it all, Hieronymus Bosch's Table of the Seven Deadly Sins served as a haunting reminder that litigation often stems from human flaws. As etchings captured sittings at Westminster Hall courts in 1816, we glimpse into an era where justice was sought under grand arches and within hallowed chambers. Litigation may be ever-evolving but its essence remains unchanged - seeking truth amidst chaos and finding resolution when conflicts arise.