In 1745 James Annesley (age 29) laid claim to his inheritance; the 1745 Annesley vs Lord Anglesey Case.

In 1745 Thomas Marlay (age 65) presided over the 1745 Annesley vs Lord Anglesey Case case in which James Annesley (age 29) sought to claim his inheritance as 6th Earl Anglesey from his uncle Richard Annesley 6th Earl Anglesey (age 52) who had previously had him kidnapped to avoid his receiving his inheritance. The case went in favour of James Annesley (age 29) but he died before receiving his estates. His uncle died a year later.