Sir Edward Coke, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, is removed from his post for refusing to suspend a court case in which the Crown is an interested party. The remaining eleven judges submit to royal pressure, and Coke is succeeded by Sir Henry Montague, a fervent royalist.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "James I sacks Sir Edward Coke, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15776, accessed 09 June 2026.]
