IOR/G/36/81

Surat: Judicial Diary, 15 March to 31 Dec 1796.

This volume contains a list of 242 cases brought before Daniel Seton, Magistrate and Governor of Surat.

These cases are summarised below with their original numbering and divided by the page on which they appear in the volume:

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• 1. Case brought by Cojah Jacob against Careemchund Motty over the sale of some copper. Tried on 11 Mar 1796 – case settled by the parties involved.
• 2. Case brought by Luckmy Fisherwoman against Thada Fisherman as a dispute between wife and husband. Case settled by the parties involved.
• 3. Case brought by Rassickdass Hanidass against Dhoulah Amboy over the mortgage of a house. Tried on 11 Mar 1796 – Confirmed by the Codjee that the complainant had no right to the house.
• 4. Case brought by Mawajee Amboydass against Casuejee Nagjee over a marriage. Tried on 11 Mar 1796 – Marriage agreement was dissolved with consent of both parties.
• 5. Case brought by Sullaram Tamouly against Callian in a dispute over some houses. Tried on 11 Mar 1796 – case was settled by the parties involved.
• 6. Case brought by Dorabjee Narowjee against Eduljee Pallanjee in a dispute over a house. Tried on 7 Mar 1796 – case was settled by the parties involved.
• 7. Case brought by Pursolum Harry Sunker against Jaysunker Gungaram over a marriage. Tried on 7 Mar 1796 – both parties were judged to be guilty.

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• 8. Case brought by Gangaram against Luxamebhay in a dispute over a house. Tried in 1796 – Case settled in favour of the defendant, the complainant’s brother’s wife, as she has a right to the house and to dispose of it.
• 9. Case brought by Molty Nathoobhay against Duarha Gocul over inheritance. Tried in 1796 – Petitioner judged to be lawful heir.
• 10. Case brought by Bhoolibhay against Pembhoy widow over possession of some jewels. Tried in 1796 – Case settled in favour of the petitioner.
• 11. Case brought Anupbhay widow against Omeabhay widow over inheritance of a house. Tried on 12 Mar 1796 – Case settled in favour of the defendant.
• 12. Case brought by Cooversing against Seedy Shar over possession of a horse. Tried on 12 Mar 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 13. Case brought by Bencoover against Pursotum as a dispute between wife and husband. Tried on 14 Mar 1796 – Complainant’s daughter was married to the Defendant but she was not a willing party, so the couple were separated.
• 14. Case brought by Rutton widow against Mauju over inheritance. Tried on 2 Apr 1796 – Case settled in favour of the petitioner as aunt to her brother’s daughters.
• 15. Case brought by the Punchat of Gold and Silver Thread against their Patels over taxes on making thread. Case tried in 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 16. Case brought by Carsedjie Parsee against Ruttonjee Parsee over debt. Tried on 15 Mar 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 17. Case brought by Nanabhoy against Shaker Woman over debt. Tried on 17 Mar 1796 – Case settled by payment of 38 Rupees to the Complainant.

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• 18. Case brought by Dababhoy Callabhoy against Jaffer Cooh over debt. Tried on 18 Mar 1796 – Debt settled at 61 Rupees to be paid to the Complainant over 2 months.
• 19. Case brought by Naron Ruttonjee against Bhugvan Morar over debt. Tried on 18 Mar 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 20. Case brought by Dayaram Metta against Vizty widow over debt. Tried on 18 Mar 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 21. Case brought by Takira against Jina over the Petitioner’s wife. Tried on 18 Mar 1796 – Ordered that the Petitioner’s wife be sent immediately back to her husband.
• 22. Case brought by Luckmichand Panachund & Maran against Bhica Wikel over possession of some land. Tried on 19 Mar 1796 – Case decided in favour of the Complainant, due to his producing a Deed of Sale.
• 23. Case brought by Cushall Jugdiss against Vanidass Latha for turning them out of the caste. Tried on 9 Mar 1796 – The Complainant was retaken into the Caste.
• 24. Case brought by Spandiar against Purloodass & Purah over debts. Tried on 9 Mar 1796 – Case settled by payment to the Complainant.
• 25. Case brought by Sorab Muncherjee against Tapidass Lalldass over the possession of an area of land. Tried on 11 Mar 1796 – Case settled by the return of the land to the possession of the Complainant.
• 26. Case brought by Melly widow against Maner over inheritance. Tried on 25 Mar 1796 – Case settled by the apportioning of a share of the estate to the Defendant as grandson of the Complainant.
• 27. Case brought by Larkee Widow against Parbab over debt. Tried on 25 Mar 1796 – Case settled by payment to the Complainant.

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• 28. Case brought by Bhooly Widow against Bhanebhay Widow in a dispute over an estate. Tried in Mar 1796 – Case settled by parties involved and dismissed.
• 29. Case brought by Mewanjee Nussewanjee against Framjee Curskjee over the mortgage of a house. Tried on 26 Mar 1796 – Case settled by order of payment of 400 rupees to the Defendant in exchange for the house.
• 30. Case brought by Munackbhay woman against Shama Kira for turning the complainant, his wife, out of their house. Tried on 26 Mar 1796 – Case settled by order of a payment to the Complainant of 20 rupees and an agreement to live apart.
• 31. Case brought by Javier woman against Mayaram in a dispute over maintenance. Tried on 26 Mar 1796 – Ordered that maintenance of 4 rupees per month be paid to complainant until the defendant appears.
• 32. Case brought by Adamjee Saboobhay against Chandbhay Junathay over debt. Tried on 26 Mar 1796 – Case settled by agreement to the value of the debt being 50 rupees.
• 33. Case brought by Bana Nagur against Parboodass over debt. Tried in 1796 - Case settled by the Complainant taking an oath as to the amount owed and the Defendant being ordered to pay as such.
• 34. Case brought by Bhaijee against Sorabjee Bomanjee over debt. Tried in Mar 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 35. Case brought by Jina Revadass against Doolab over the sale of a house. Tried on 28 Mar 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 36. Case brought by Bancoover against Bhany over inheritance. Tried in 1796 – Case settled by confirmation that the Complainant had no right to inherit.

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• 37. Case brought by Noor Camal against Bhai Miam over debt. Tried in Mar 1796 – Case settled by establishment of true value of debt at 30 rupees and order of payment by Defendant within four days.
• 38. Case brought by Gasti fisherwoman against Canjee in a quarrel between wife and husband. Tried on 28 Mar 1796 – Case settled by security taken from the defendant to no longer molest the complainant, his wife.
• 39. Case brought by Noor Mahomed against Punchat of Sauyess over granting of sawyers. Tried on 28 Mar 1796 – Case settled by agreement with Punchal over sawyers owed.
• 40. Case brought by Javier Wanmally against Guness Halla over inheritance. Tried on 29 Mar 1796 – Case settled in favour of the Defendant.
• 41. Case brought by Girther Ragoonath against Candass Ragoonath over debt. Tried on 30 Mar 1796 – Debt amount agreed by arbitrators to be 90 Rupees and case settled by order of payment made to defendant.
• 42. Case brought by Bugvan Jevandass against Goverdun Cassy over debt. Tried on 30 Mar 1796 – Case settled by order for repayment to be made.
• 43. Case brought by Jugjevan Goverdun against Sunderbhay widow over an undue claim. Tried on 30 Mar 1796 – Claim regarded as false and case dismissed.
• 44. Case brought by Bugvan Badder against Vasson Smal over debt. Tried on 2 Apr 1796 – Case arbitrated by Jaffer Yaubeaun and debt settled at 30 rupees.
• 45. Case brought by Harruck Bhica against Mahomedbhay over debt. Tried on 2 Apr 1796 – Case settled by mutual agreement valuing debt at 9 rupees.
• 46. Case brought by Rukanbhay against Gopal Nathoo over subsistance payments. Tried on 6 Apr 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.

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• 47. Case brought by Pestonjee Cawasjee against Cojah Arraff over debt. Tried on 6 Apr 1796 – Debt amount settled at 85 rupees and complainant declared himself satisfied.
• 48. Case brought by Jeevy woman requesting leave from Codjee for permission to marry again following the death of her husband. Tried on 7 Apr 1796 – Complainant granted leave to remarry.
• 49. Case brought by Nanceton against Vaxios Van over the mortgage of a house. Tried on 7 Apr 1796 – Complainant proved she owes nothing to the defendant, so was put in possession of the house.
• 50. Case brought by Cushall Anundram against Jafferthay Caseembhay over debt. Tried on 7 Apr 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 51. Case brought by Harry Wallub Surdass against Bhaidass over debt. Tried on 8 Apr 1796 – Case settled by payment of 100 rupees to the complainant.
• 52. Case brought by Amichund Wanmally against Jetta Bhoola in a dispute over jewels. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by order that the complainant should provide for his two wives.
• 53. Case brought by Jimitram against three servants over a robbery. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by return of the goods to the complainant.
• 54. Case brought by Rustomjee Derabjee against Pallanjee Jevanjee over the mortgage of a house. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled and defendant took possession of the house following payment of 50 rupees to the complainant.
• 55. Case brought by Callian Kansjee against Rayjee Muljee over the purchase of grain. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by report from the Nabob that the petitioner’s claim is groundless.
• 56. Case brought by Rutton widow against Dulab over possession of some jewels. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by order for the Defendant to pay 21 rupees.
• 57. Case brought by Jamsekjee Mawanjee against Tulsy and Cassy Moorar over a debt. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by order for defendant to give up his house as security until the complainant’s claim is paid.
• 58. Case brought by Jetty Woman against Lalla Nathoo for turning her out of the caste. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by retaking of complainant into caste.
• 59. Case brought by Ambaram against Kenssoor Sibusmith over inheritance. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 60. Case brought by Beeby Careemjee against Mufty Jairoodin over the purchase of a house. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by order that the complainant may purchase the house.
• 61. Case brought by Pira Mungul against Bagati over possession of some jewels. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.

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• 62. Case brought by Sajan Sing against Jeranjee Sunderjee over debt. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by payment of 100 rupees to the Complainant.
• 63. Case brought by Punchat of Kincob Merchanto against Dessabhay Ajabsaw over debt. Tried in Apr 1796 – The defendant being bankrupt, the complainant agreed to receive an annual dividend.
• 64. Case brought by Assaboo against Santock Parsee over possession of an area of land. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by land passing to Complainant.
• 65. Case brought by Kurjevan Girther against Rupram over a caste dispute. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 66. Case brought by Rajabhay woman against Bhuguan for turning her out of the caste. Tried on 7 Apr 1796 – Case settled by agreement to take the Complainant back into the caste.
• 67. Case brought by Cassonjee Ebramjee against Goverdun Nathoo over debt. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case dismissed as petitioner was unable to prove his claim.
• 68. Case brought by Nundy widow against Naron Ragoonath over debt. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 69. Case brought by Gopaldass Nathoo against Rajaram in a dispute over the building of a house. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 70. Case brought by Bhica Tulsy against the Punchat of the caste for turning them out of the caste. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by agreement to take the Complainant back into the caste.
• 71. Case brought by Bhica Cooverjee against Bugwan Sanjee over the mortgage of a house. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by agreement that Defendant give up the house to the Complainant until the mortgage is paid.
• 72. Case brought by Suky Narira against Seedy ally in a dispute over a house. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by transfer of possession to the Complainant.
• 73. Case brought by Ramdass Beraguy against several individuals over outstanding payments. Tried in May 1796 – Case dismissed as the Nabob reports the claims are false.
• 74. Case brought by Dulub Gangadass against Amrot in a dispute over the possession of some jewels and deeds of sale. Tried in May 1796 – Case dismissed as the business had already been settled under Mr Farmer’s chiefship.
• 75. Case brought by Ruttenjee Baidass against Pemjee Pursotum over debt. Tried on 18th May 1796 – Case settled by setting time for repayment to be made.
• 76. Case brought by Dossee Karir Sindy against Cawn Mahomed in a dispute over a privy. Tried on 14th May 1796 – Case settled by grant for petitioner to make privy.
• 77. Case brought by Cooverbhay woman against five individuals for turning her out of the caste. Tried on 14th May 1796 – Case settled by return of petitioner into caste.

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• 78. Case brought by Cany woman against Manky woman over a robbery. Tried on 26 May 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 79. Case brought by Ballajee Nikeju against Dindolly and Burtna in a dispute over possession of some land. Tried on 28 May 1796 – Case dismissed since Petitioner’s claims viewed to be false.
• 80. Case brought by Coover Mohan against Callian Pursotum in a dispute over the edge of a building. Tried on 30 May 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 81. Case brought by Cawasjee Nourswjee against Cooverjee in a dispute over possession of some jewels. Tried on 31 May 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 82. Case brought by Naron Ruttonjee against Nagur in a dispute over a house. Tried on 31 May 1796 – Defendant admitted he should only possess one half of the house according to the will and agreed to pass possession of half to the complainant.
• 83. Case brought by Aditram Manuckjee against Venebhay widow over the inheritance of some jewels and a house. Case settled in favour of the Defendant.
• 84. Case brought by Mekybhay woman against Luckmon Gungadass over debt. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled by Defendant agreeing to pay 12 Rupees immediately and the remaining debt amount after Diwali.
• 85. Case brought by Sayed Saheb against his wife over ill treatment. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 86. Case brought by Ambasam Nanalab against Assanun in an accusation of robbery. Tried in Jun 1796 – The Nabob reports the defendant is innocent, so the case is settled by punishment of the complainant for falsehood.
• 87. Case brought by Vally Deujee against Caern Vaxior over debt. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 88. Case brought by Chitta Moorar against Sunker Madow over debt. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled in favour of the complainant.
• 89. Case brought by Dulut Ram against Purmanund for turning them out of the caste. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled by taking Complainant back into caste.
• 90. Case brought by Burjerjee Rutterjee against Framjee & Balla in a dispute over a house. Tried on 13 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 91. Case settled by Sadasen Corveyee against Omah Butt in a dispute over some charity. Tried 13 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.

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• 92. Case brought by Jamma woman against Deu woman in a dispute over a girl. Tried on 13 Jun 1796 – Case settled by decision that the girl should stay with her aunt.

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• 93. Case brought by Bhica Ragonath against Dulub Ragonath over debt. Tried on 21 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 94. Case brought by Batchery Begum against Sanjee Bugvan over the rent of an area of ground. Tried on 24 Jun 1796 – Case settled by report that the complainant has no authority to recover the rent.
• 95. Case brought by Ally Shaboo against Canoo in a dispute over an area of ground. Tried on 24 Jun 1796 – Case settled in favour of the petitioner granting the right to more than 100 yards.
• 96. Case brought by Pima Luckoo against Pimchund Lalletueno in a dispute regarding the complainant’s wife. Tried on 29 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the return of the Complainant’s wife.
• 97. Case brought by Caroona Sunker against Maya Sunker in a dispute over a house. Tried on 29 Jun 1796 – Case settled by parties involved and arbitrators.
• 98. Case brought by Calian Jeika against Bugvan in a dispute regarding the complainant’s wife. Tried on 29 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the return of the complainant’s wife.
• 99. Case brought by Rud Ram against Joitta Lattjee in a dispute over a wedding. Tried on 2 Jul 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 100. Case brought by Roodeyee Ichasam against Vitol Vanarsy in a dispute over an area of land. Tried on 2 Jul 1796 – Petitioner put into possession of the land.
• 101. Case brought by Ragoonath Boola against the Punchat of his caste. Tried on 6 Jul 1796 – Case settled by agreement to take complainant back into the caste.
• 102. Case brought by Dhana woman against Callian Carr over the confinement of the Petitioner’s husband. Tried on 6 Jul 1796 – Case settled by the release of the petitioner’s husband.
• 103. Case brought by Manuchund Cooverjee against Narsey Pemchund in a dispute over possession of some jewels. Tried on 9 Jul 1796 – Case settled by payment of 40 Rupees to complainant from defendant.
• 104. Case brought by Nanabhay Dhunjee against Cojah Bagdasier over debt. Tried on 9 Jul 1796 – Case settled by production of deed of sale by the defendant proving full payment.
• 105. Case brought by Nouroujee Manuchjee against Jaied Amed over debt. Tried on 9 Jul 1796 – Case settled by payment of agreed amount.
• 106. Case brought by Pierbhay against Mottyram over debt. Tried on 21 Jun 1796 – Case settled by payment of agreed amount.

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• 107. Case brought by Deuchund Neny against Harruchund Tarrach’d over debt. Tried on 6 May 1796 – Case settled by agreedment for the Complainant to pay 20 Rupees followed by a further 54 Rupees after Dewally.
• 108. Case brought by the Punchat of Gold Thread against Manuckcn’d Bouch’d over ceremonies in their caste. Tried on 18 Jun 1796 – Case settled by parties involved with a payment made to the complainant in lieu of a dinner.
• 109. Case brought by Vanarsy Parag against Bhucan Dulub over debt. Tried on 2 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 110. Case brought by Gulal woman against Nathoo Nanabhay over the sale of a house. Tried on 9 Jul 1796 – Case settled by rules of the city which oblige the complainant to offer her house to her neighbours before selling to others.
• 111. Case brought by Coover Vahoo against Manuck in a dispute over inheritance. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case dismissed, as complainant has no claim until the death of her step mother.
• 112. Case brought by Vikol Pursotum against Jeky woman over debt. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 113. Case brought by Valubram Naron against Luckmidass Mitta over debt. Tried on 8 Apr 1796 – Case settled by agreement that debt was 161 rupees and payment of such was made by defendant.

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• 114. Case brought by Dulub Calian against Jewan Lada in a dispute over the sale of a house. Tried on 8 Apr 1796 – Case settled by agreement to allow Complainant preference to purchase house as the closest neighbour according to custom.
• 115. Case brought by Gopaldass against Bencoover in a dispute over inheritance. Tried on 14 Apr 1796 – Case dismissed following report that the petition is a false claim.
• 116. Case brought by Dulub Mana against Bhana Cushal in a dispute over the inheritance of a house. Tried on 13 Apr 1796 – Case settled by putting the complainant into possession of the house.
• 117. Case brought by Dearam Girther against the Punchat of the caste in a dispute over an illegal claim. Tried on 1 May 1796 – Case settled by order for complainant to contribute 18 rupees to make up the sum of 204 rupees left by the deceased.
• 118. Case brought by Valut Broker against Matomadass Broker over a brokerage business. Tried on 11 May 1796 – Case settled by agreement for the parties to share the business.
• 119. Case brought by Jevanram Vageram against Cassiram over debt. Tried on 21 May 1796 – Case settled by agreement for complainant to pay remaining debt at Devallee.
• 120. Case brought by Bhany woman against Porsotum over maintenance from her husband. Tried on 24 Jun 1796 – Case settled by agreement for the parties to separate and the complainant be allowed to marry again.

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• 121. Case brought by Bhicarydass against Seedy Bakit over a consignment of oil. Tried on 2 Jul 1796 – Case dismissed since claim found to be groundless.
• 122. Case brought by Furdoonjee Cooverjee against Mamdoo Yawn in a dispute over rent of a house. Tried on 6 Jul 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 123. Case brought by people from Myderpoorah Street against their neighbours in a dispute over the building of a gate. Case tried on 6 Jul 1796 – Case settled by order for new gate to be built.
• 124. Case brought by Mohandass against Kirpa Bhica Gulal in a dispute over a marriage. Case tried on 13 Jul 1796 – Case settled by agreement to dissolve marriage until complainant’s daughter is of marriageable age, with complainant to recieve 100 rupees in advance of marriage contract.
• 125. Case brought by Natha Bugly against Cursekjee Bhicajee in a dispute over some accounts. Tried on 23 Jul 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.
• 126. Case brought by Pursotum Carpinter against Dulut in a dispute over a share in a house. Tried on 23 Jul 1796 – Case settled by parties involved using arbitrators. Complainant paid 40 rupees for his share of the house.
• 127. Case brought by Chand Mahomed against Lare Mahomed and Shiai Mahomed over the Patelship of the Punchat of Moors Weavers. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case dismissed, since the Nabob reported the complainant was turned out of Patelship by his father, so cannot be restored.
• 128. Case brought by Bhoo Saheb against Moorad Cann over debt. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled in favour of the complainant.
• 129. Case brought by Byrongeer Gossamy against Gungagar Gossamy in a dispute over a pagoda. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled by passing possession and 10 rupees to the complainant.

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• 130. Case brought by Gulal Cassy against Seedy Shad over debt. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled in favour of the complainant.
• 131. Case brought by Jumkoo widow against Mungul Fakira in a dispute over inheritance. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled by agreement that Mungal Fakira, the complainant’s father-in-law, deposit 50 rupees in trust for the complainant’s son when he attains 20 years of age.
• 132. Case brought by Pursotum Azumbar against Joitta in a dispute over possession of some jewels. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled by grant of release produced by defendant.
• 133. Case brought by Marimboo against her husband Goolamee over ill treatment. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled by grant of leave to petitioner to separate from her husband.
• 134. Case brought by Manoor Barber against the Punchat of the caste for turning them out of the caste. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled by taking the petitioner back into the caste.
• 135. Case brought by Rajaram Mayaram against Nundram over debt. Tried on 13 Aug 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 136. Case brought by Joran Washerman against Dery and Wamal over a quarrel. Tried on 24 Aug 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 137. Case brought by Bugwan Jaimeel sepoy against Hirajee Arzoon over debt. Tried on 24 Aug 1796 – Case settled by full payment by defendant to complainant.
• 138. Case brought by Sambhay against her husband Sunker over her maintenance. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled by agreement of defendant to take his wife back into his house and maintain her. Parties declared they were reconciled.

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• 139. Case brought by Assabhoo against Aladad in a dispute over the deed of sale over a piece of ground. Tried on 17 Aug 1796 – Case settled by production of proof of sale and agreement that the defendant pay remaining 28 rupees within 10 days.
• 140. Case brought by Bhaimutcawn against Muncher and Jamal over a robbery. Tried on 3 Sep 1796 – Case dismissed since complainant cannot prove the robbery.
• 141. Case brought by Bencover against Cassiram over debt. Tried on 31 Aug 1796 – Case dismissed, as was previously settled under Mr Farmer’s chiefship.
• 142. Case brought by Rukonjee Gardiner against Ransor over a robbery. Tried on 7 Sep 1796 – Case dismissed since complainant cannot prove the robbery.
• 143. Case brought by Mahbebee against Misrecann over maintenance. Tried on 7 Sep 1796 – Case settled by parties involved by taking security for the defendant’s good behaviour.
• 144. Case brought by Bebee Messer against Abdulabhay over an accusation of sodomy. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case dismissed due to lack of proof, couple declared they were reconciled.

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• 145. Case brought by Dadabhay Ruttonjee against Byzamjee Nasservani over debt. Tried in 1796 - Case settled by decision of arbitrator to award 285 rupees from the defendant to the complainant within two months.
• 146. Case brought by Noorbeebee against Mohomed Ally over a quarrel. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by agreement for the couple to separate following his ill-treatment of her.
• 147. Case brought by Jaisunker against Pursotum Harrysunker over a marriage dispute. Tried on 9 May 1796 – Case settled by the Nabob consulting the Punchat of the caste. Both parties declared to be in the wrong and turned out of the caste.
• 148. Case brought by Meer Mahomed Takee against Rukonjee Paruck over debt. Tried on 11 May 1796 – Defendant proved his claim to the house mortgaged by the petitioner and agreed to pay 985 rupees within one month to avoid the sale of the house.
• 149. Case brought by Luckmy woman against Gunga woman over debt. Tried on 11 May 1796 – Case dismissed following defendant producing award in her favour.
• 150. Case brought by Nathoo Mikah against Kercoover woman over debt. Tried on 12 Mar 1796 – Case dismissed as petitioner could not be found.
• 151. Case brought by Harrybhay against Kucoover woman over debt. Tried on 5 May 1796 – Case dismissed as the petitioner would not appear to prosecute.

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• 152. Case brought by Amasunker Raval against Wajasan over debt. Tried on 5 Apr 1796 – Case settled by parties involved and payment of 300 rupees to the complainant.
• 153. Case brought by Anundram Hurdayal against Tapidass Gungaram over the sale of some silk. Tried on 8 Apr 1796 – Case dismissed as parties were not found in Surat.
• 154. Case brought by Jugla Bhaidass against Nanchund over debt. Tried on 6 May 1796 – Case dismissed as the parties were not found in Surat.
• 155. Case brought by Puncoover against Dulubram in a dispute over a share in the complainant’s husband’s estate. Tried on 21 Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved and payment of 101 rupees to the petitioner.
• 156. Case brought by Bhana against Goverdan Nanah to recover some jewels. Tried on 29 Jul 1796 – Case settled by payment of 100 rupees to the complainant.
• 157. Case brought by Vitob Mittah against Nathoo in a dispute over the sale of a house. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled by the eviction of the complainant from the house.
• 158. Case brought by Rutionjee Wallub against Bugvan in a dispute over the building of a wall. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled in favour of the complainant allowing the building of a wall.
• 159. Case brought by Parmanund Banian against Gungasier in a dipsute over the joint purchase of a house. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 160. Case brought by Miam Abdula against his wife for leaving her husband. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled by return of wife to her husband. The parties declare they are reconciled.
• 161. Case brought by Sunderlal against Hurkey widow in a dispute over living in the complainant’s house. Tried on 7 Aug 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.

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• 162. Case brought by Cassal woman against her husband Bugvan in a dispute over her maintenance. Tried on 7 Sep 1796 – Case settled by agreement that the defendant would maintain both his wives without distinction.
• 163. Case brought by Mariamboo against Moorad in a dispute over an estate. Tried on 14 Sep 1796 – Case dismissed, as petition is groundless.
• 164. Case brought by Framjee Pattanjee & Pallanjee Homjee against Dhunjee Ruttenjee in a dispute over an area of ground. Tried on 14 Sep 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 165. Case brought by Homarjee against Soobulsing over disputed accounts. Tried on 14 Sep 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 166. Case brought by Malleck Rassool against Cary Arraf over debt. Tried on 21 Sep 1796 – Case settled by parties involved and payment of 150 rupees to the complainant.
• 167. Case brought by Mrs Turfret against Panachund over debt. Tried on 21 Sep 1796 – Case settled by payment of 300 rupees to the complainant.
• 168. Case brought by Cushal Narondass against Nandravan in a dispute over the building of a house. Tried in 1796 – Case settled by report from the collector. The complainant is given permission to build the wall.

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• 169. Case brought by the Punchat of Dyno against Lancoover over debt. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case dismissed as matter was settled previously.
• 170. Case brought by Govand Attmaram against Valub over debt. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by parties involved and payment of 47 rupees to the complainant.
• 171. Case brought by Jevan Ram against Barabhay in a dispute over the mortgage of a house. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.

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• 172. Case brought by Bugvan Nanasay against Ragoonath in a dispute over a share of inheritance on a house. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 173. Case brought by Kurrybhay Vanaisy against Rutina for accused connection with the complainant’s wife. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case dismissed as the Nabob reports the accusation is false.
• 174. Case brought by Assabhay woman against Bapes, her husband, over her maintenance. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled with the Nabob and an agreement that the defendant would maintain his wife.
• 175. Case brought by Bhencoover widow against Mayaram Kevaliam over debt. Tried in Mar 1796 – Case dismissed as evidence revealed the parties had cohabited and mutually spent the money.
• 176. Case brought by Javer Hira against Bhicary Buggoo in a dispute over building a house. Tried in Mar 1796 – Case settled in favour of the defendant and giving permission for the construction.
• 177. Case brought by Rukna Bucklayer against the caste over being turned out of the caste. Tried in Mar 1796 – Case settled by restoration of complainant into caste.
• 178. Case brought by Sew Naron Gopaldass against Goverdun Marcandass in a dispute over the mortgage of a house. Tried on 25 Apr 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 179. Case brought by Rambhay woman against Deujee Makura in a dispute over the mortgage of a house. Tried on 25 Apr 1796 – Case settled through report of the Nabob that the complainant’s husband had mortgaged the house to three different people. The creditors sold the house for 95 rupees and split the profits.

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• 180. Case brought by Sakinabhee against Dessybhoo in a dispute over the mortgage of a house. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by division of property between heirs.
• 181. Case brought by Jaffnybhay woman against Nathoo, her husband, in a dispute over her maintenance. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by order that the defendant supply the petitioner with every necessity.
• 182. Case brought by Cushabhay Jugjevansass against Nanybune widow in a dispute over a house. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 183. Case brought by Suckoo Bugly against Lalla Purdan over debt. Tried in Jul 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 184. Case brought by Purboodass Walubdass against Candass Rajaram over debt. Tried on 6 Aug 1796 – Case put before an arbitrator who found in favour of the complainant, so payment was made in full by the defendant.
• 185. Case brought by Achabhay Faribhay against Cassombhay in a dispute over inheritance. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by parties involved.

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• 186. Case brought by Bhicary Bhurt against Rupbhay, the complainant’s mother in law, for taking away his wife. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by return of complainant’s wife and the reconcilation of the couple.
• 187. Case brought by Wallabhay against Jugjevan Vanasay over debt. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by the creation of an interest bond by the defendant.
• 188. Case brought by Shamjee Nanah weaver against Valjee Manor weaver over debt. Tried on 14 Sep 1796 – Case settled by agreement that the defendant would work for the complainant until he settled his debt.
• 189. Case brought by Pursotum Bhatia against Byramjee over debt. Tried in Sep 1796 – Case settled by agreement to offer a fresh loan to the debtor.
• 190. Case brought by Muljee Govind against Luckmichund Pursotum in a dispute over the purchase of a house. Tried in Sep 1796 – Case settled with arbitrators in favour of the defendant following local custom that the neighbour is entitled to purchase the house next door.

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• 191. Case brought by Adamjee Noormahomed against Mahomedbhay Jarbhay over debt. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 192. Case brought by Jagoo Sunker against Govind Jevan over debt. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by decision of arbitrators to settle the debt at 100 rupees which was then paid to the defendant.
• 193. Case brought by Bencoover against Goverdan over debt. Tried on 8 Oct 1796 – Case dismissed as it was settled during a previous chiefship.
• 194. Case brought by Girther Ragoonath against Narberam over a robbery. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by the return of the stolen possessions to the complainant.
• 195. Case brought by Santidass Ajiramal against Bugvandass in a dispute over some jewels. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by payment of 95 rupees.

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• 196. Case brought by Tazil Assam against Assiz Bhoo in a dispute over an estate. Tried on 8 Oct 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 197. Case brought by Ambaram Buttabutt against Cassi Ram over a quarrel. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case dismissed as the Nabob reports the complainant was in the wrong. Complainant ordered to be put in the stocks for one hour.
• 198. Case brought by Sorabjee against Jaffer Yaubeawn in a dispute over the possession of a security paper. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by return of security paper to the complainant.
• 199. Case brought by Rassick Boolackidass against Gopaldass Lalldass over debt. Tried on 19 Oct 1796 – Case settled with arbitrators by the parties involved.
• 200. Case brought by Adit Bhut against Balmacund in a dispute over an estate. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled through the arbitration of the punchat of the caste. The complainant agreed to pay 153 rupees to the defendant in exchange for possession of the house.

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• 201. Case brought by Luckmy widow against Ramdass Lalla over debt. Tried in 1796 - Case settled by agreement of debt amount at 40 rupees and payment by the defendant.
• 202. Case brought by Boocan Nathoo against several persons over outstanding debts. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case dismissed as petitioner is not entitled to the outstanding payments.
• 203. Case brought by Lalan Bhoo against Cary in a dispute over the possession of some ground. Tried on 5 Oct 1796 – Case dismissed as claim was false.
• 204. Case brought by Becher Jetta against Cursetjee Eduljee over debt. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by agreement of debt value at 105 rupees.
• 205. Case brought by Luckmybhay against Kanywallub Venidass over debt and possession of some jewels. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by delivery of the jewels and agreement of parties involved.

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• 206. Case brought by Natchund against Moky over debt. Tried on 25 Oct 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 207. Case brought by Cassandass Vastoo against Gocul Pitamber over debt. Tried on 17 Mar 1796 – Case paused awaiting the return of the defendant’s master from a voyage.
• 208. Case brought by Vanarsy against Pursotum Calian over the marriage of the complainant’s wife to another man. Tried in 1796 – Case settled by agreement for wife to return to live with her first husband following the delivery of her child from her second husband who promises to provide for his children.

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• 209. Case brought by Purthay Mahomed against the estate of Dulul Cushall over debt. Tried in Apr 1796 – Case settled through payment of 175 rupees to the complainant.
• 210. Case brought by Cooverbhay against the Punchat of the caste over turning her out of the caste. Tried in May 1796 – Case dismissed as she cannot be received back into the caste.
• 211. Case brought by Mahomed Ancull against Raiman in a dispute over repairs to a house. Tried in May 1796 – Case settled by agreement that it is not customary to add new windows.
• 212. Case brought by Shake Abdul Kusen against the Buxey in a dispute over effects. Tried on 20 May 1796 – Case settled by agreement that the deceased was not able to pay his funeral expences.
• 213. Case brought by Jugdiss Dayal against Garmanud Pursotum in a dispute over the rent of an area of ground. Tried on 27 May 1796 – Case settled by return of land to complainant.
• 214. Case brought by Kaubhay woman against Nagur, her husband, for leaving her and not providing maintenance. Tried in 1796 - Witnesses declared the defendant had converted to Islam, so complainant was allowed to remarry.
• 215. Case brought by Vandravan Cushal against Bhica Cooverjee in a dispute over inheritance. Tried in 1796 - Case settled by the parties involved with a Punchat in favour of the complainant.
• 216. Case brought by Hansjee against Denbhay for the release of their niece from marriage to the defendant’s son. Tried in 1796 - Case settled with the punchat of the caste allowing the complainant’s niece to be allowed to remarry due to the continued absence of her husband.

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• 217. Case brought by Deuchund Rauchand against four persons of his caste over the purchase of a house. Tried on 10 Apr 1796 – Case settled in favour of the complainant: the Nabob and judge agreed the purchase was just and legal.
• 218. Case brought by Byramjee Tramjee against Rattonjee Manuckjee over debt. Tried on 2 Jun 1796 – Case settled by agreement of debt value at 325 rupees which was paid to the complainant in full.
• 219. Case brought by Sallaloo against Cassom in a dispute over the mortgage of some ground. Tried on 13th Jul 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 220. Case brought by Rama against A Faker in a dispute over an area of ground. Tried in Jun 1796 – Case settled by putting the petitioner in possession of the ground.
• 221. Case brought by Gopal Pilambur and Bhugvan Joitah against Annundram over dinner for the caste. Tried in Jul 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 222. Case brought by Harrybhay Gopal against Boola over the sale of a house. Tried in Jul 1796 – Case settled by agreement of the defendant not to sell the house.
• 223. Case brought by Jevanram Ranser against Tooljaram over the building of a window. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled in favour of the defendant allowing for the creation of a new window.
• 224. Case brought by Jamsekjee against Ladah Nanah over the mortgage of a ring. Tried in 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 225. Case brought by Pram Coover against Ragoonath Gopal over debt. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by parties involved and the transfer of the possession of two rooms to the complainant.

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• 226. Case brought by Turdeonjee Eduljee against Yacob and brothers over the mortgage of a house. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved and payment of 200 rupees.
• 227. Case brought by Kichund Manuchund against Luckmibhay over debt. Tried on 10 Aug 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 228. Case brought by Cushall Bhutt against Jevan Jettah over debt. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by payment of 25 rupees to the complainant.
• 229. Case brought by Cooverjee and Cadarbhay against the nabob in a dispute over stopping the exportation of goods. Tried in Aug 1796 – Case settled by grant of permission for petitioner to export their goods.
• 230. Case brought by Bhaidass Dullab over the loss of several jewels from his house. Tried on 30 Aug 1796 – 30 Aug 1796 – Case settled since the missing articles had been returned to the complainant.
• 231. Case brought by Merbhay against Faubly over debt. Tried in Aug 1795 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 232. Case brought by Dullub Morar against Bhimbhay Harrybhay over debt. Tried on 1 Sep 1796 – Case settled by payment of 25 rupees to the complainant.
• 233. Case brought by Bhay Mackee against Motty over debt. Tried in Sep 1796 – Case settled by payment of 205 rupees to the complainant.
• 234. Case brought by Savver Cawn against Carmcann over the inheritance of a house. Tried in Sep 1796 – Case settled in favour of the younger brother, as he paid his elder brother’s widow for her share.

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• 235. Case brought by Sanker Wohoo against Milla Assaw over the imprisonment of the complainant’s daughter and son. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by the release of the complainant’s daughter and son.
• 236. Case brought by Hussan Varir against Elsoos Serang over a payment due. Tried in Oct 1796 – Case settled by the parties involved.
• 237. Case brought by Punsotum Govindram against Tacoordass over the complainant’s wife being kept by the defendant. Tried in Nov 1796 – Case dismissed, as the complainant chose not to prosecute.
• 238. Case brought by Bhaimiah Cassomjee against Raza Mahomed over the mortgage of a house. Tried in Nov 1796 – Case settled by the Nabob and the parties involved.
• 239. Case brought by Gorybhay against four persons in the caste for turning the complainant out of the caste. Tried in Nov 1796 – Case settled by taking the complainant back into the caste.
• 240. Case brought by Noor Mahomed Hussain, a Takua Butcher, against Amed over a quarrel. Tried in Nov 1796 – Case settled as the complainant proved all his objections and, as master of the defendant, was entitled to punish the defendant according to his own law.
• 241. Case brought by Gallalbhay widow against Cooverjee Macanjee in a dispute over a marriage. Tried in 1796 – Case settled by report from Punchat confirming a woman may marry with the consent of her father and without that of her grandmother.
• 242. Case brought by Hanackvazy Jettee against Padam Vazy over the purchase of a house. Tried in 1796 – Case settled when the defendant proved he purchased the house for 1225 rupees, rather than 1725 rupees.