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1785. 2 Term. [Wednesday] March 16.

That is not the Question but whether the Bankruptcy Law being consummate in England, shall afford an Exemption here.
The Laws are intended principally for England and chiefly for London.
The Scope of the Bankruptcy Law is as a regulation of Trade.
A Commission of Bankr. cannot Issue against a Man who is not in England, or has not been
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