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CAP. XXI.

An ACT to prevent unnecessary expence, in Actions on the Case, or Judgment by Default.

When Judgment is suffered by default,

Justices may assess damages, unless Defendant apply for a Jury of Inquiry.

 
BE it enacted by the Governor, Council, and Assembly, That from and after the publication of this Act, in all actions on the case wherein judgment is suffered by default, the Justices in the Court wherein such judgment is given may assess the damages at the next succeeding term, and give final judgment for the sum so assessed; unless the Defendant in such cause should apply for a Jury of Inquiry, in which case the Sheriff is to proceed to ascertain the damages as has been heretofore practised.

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C. 21. Anno XXVI. Geo. III.   A. D. 1786.


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