Westmoreland County (Va.) Inventory of the Estate of Solomon Redman, 1783 Mar. 25
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Chancery Causes are cases of equity. According to Black's Law Dictionary they are "administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law." A judge, not a jury, determines the outcome of the case. Westmoreland County was named for the English county. It was formed from Northumberland County in 1653. From the guide to the Westmoreland County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1753-1902 (bulk 1788-1873), (The Library of Virginia) ...