Title: Trial of an action for thirty seven thousand pounds brought by Paul Benfield, Esq. against Samuel Petrie, Esq. upon a carriage of bribery
Description: Relates to the case of Petrie against Benfield and J. Macpherson for their illegal election as members of the House of Commons.
Subjects: Trials, litigation, Elections, Corrupt practices, Trials (Bribery), Great Britain. Parliament
Places: Great Britain, Cricklade (England)
People: Samuel Petrie, Paul Benfield (approximately 1740-1810)