Market overt will be abolished
Language: English Series: Antiques Trade Gazette ; (1136) 7 May 1994, 1(1)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: The ancient law of market overt, which enabled buyers to acquire legitimate title to any goods offered at Bermondsey and other traditional markets, even if the goods were stolen, is to be abolished by Parliament.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3017-42 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 41928-1001 |
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The ancient law of market overt, which enabled buyers to acquire legitimate title to any goods offered at Bermondsey and other traditional markets, even if the goods were stolen, is to be abolished by Parliament.