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1782 1 Term [Tuesday] Jan 15
Forth, but he will see it follow the state of the Custom in the Plea.
The Customs are to be determined according to the Laws and Customs of this Country, as we found them established by despotic Conquerrors.
Suppose he does determine his own Cause, such may be the Custom of this Country.
By the Demurrer they have admitted the fact of the existence of such
A Custom