Singular Charge against a Birmingham Accountant: Yesterday, at the Kenilworth Divisional Sessions, Henry Prescott, an accountant, of Waterloo Street, Birmingham, appeared in answer to a summons charging him with making a false entry of marriage with Emily Florence Hands, in the register of marriages in Kenilworth by signing the name of Henry Walter, whereas his correct name was Henry Prescott. Mr. G. W. Prescott of Birmingham, the father of the defendant had taken out the summons, and conducted his own case, while the defendant was represented by Mr. Hugo Young (instructed by Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co.) … After hearing the evidence of Mr. R. A. Pinsent, of the firm of Smith Pinsent and Co., solicitors, Birmingham, who described the steps taken by the defendant to change his name, the magistrates said they considered the case was a most ridiculous one and they dismissed it, with costs. Mr. Prescott: I apply for permission to prefer a bill of indictment under the Vexatious Indictments Act: the Bench refused the application. Mrs. Prescott: Very well, we will see if we can move you gentlemen. You may rely upon it. I shall bring the case before the House of Commons. It is a most disgraceful affair. …
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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948