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1783. 2 Term. [Monday] March 17.

that before the Act of 21st G. 3d ch. 70 all the Inhabitants of Bengal were subject to the Jurisdiction of this Court, and that no alteration was made by that Statute.

Mr. Church. Argued also for the Plaintiff

Sir. E. Impey.
The Court never had nor assumed a Jurisdiction over Natives of France, resident in the Provinces of Bengal, Bahar, or Orissa.
It is admitted the Defendant took the Qualified Oath produced but it is clear they have always been treated as French Prisoners and Alien Enemies, as appears
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