MAINE-ET-LOIRE. DEANERY OF SAINT PIERRE D’ANGERS. “Brief (of - Lot 185

MAINE-ET-LOIRE. DEANERY OF SAINT PIERRE D’ANGERS. “Brief (of appeal) on behalf of Mr. René SAILLAND, Priest of the Diocese of Angers, Doctor of Civil and Canon Law, and Dean of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Pierre in the said city, Appellant. Against Mr. René ALLARD, Priest of the same Diocese, Respondent.” Printed by the Widow Paulus-Du-Mesnil, rue de la Vieille Draperie, 1758; 10 folio pages. “Is the Deanery of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Pierre in Angers a dignity? That is the sole question in this case… Facts: The Deanery of Saint-Pierre d’Angers having become vacant upon the death of Mr. Joseph SAUDUBOIS, the last holder of the office, who took office on January 31, 1755, three candidates applied for this benefice, which was vacant for one month and reserved for appointed graduates; Mr. Allard, the most senior graduate, Mr. Toussé, and Mr. Sailland… ”