Ralph of Coggeshall, a medieval writer, praised Osbert's knowledge of law, but condemned his acceptance of gifts from plaintiffs and defendants in legal cases.
[6] The older brothers, Theobald Walter and Hubert, were helped in their careers by their uncle, Ranulf de Glanvill.
[4][a] Glanvill was the chief justiciar for Henry II; and was married to Maud de Valoignes' sister, Bertha.
[21] Ralph of Coggeshall mentions Osbert, without using his name, as a royal judge who would go to Hell in his "Vision of Thurkill".
[1] This work detailed the punishments that awaited sinners, and Osbert was accused of accepting gifts from both sides of lawsuits.