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That a spl authority must be strictly pursued
1 Salk 81.
2 Ld Raymond 1407.
Shaye 678.
If the Defts had heard the Plf or had taken proofs, it ought to be shewn [hr?] the notice of Justification.
If they had taken proofs they would have acted illegally for even Js of Peace had no authority to adm an Oath, unless specially authorized, untill
15 Geo. 3. C. 39
Mags must act impartially &c &c
Burrow 1162.