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of all a Trader’s effects is an Act of Bey & void although in favor of a fair Credr & not for ½ the amount of his debt.

In Douglas Rep: 89 a case is stated by the Reported as having occurred since the former Edition viz Hasel &c Assed of Jackson Bt. versus Simpson to secure the Defendt agt the Conseqce of being security for him he assigns all his property & delivery a sham possession by giving a spoon. Is not this exactly similar to the present case?
Mr. Atkinson on same side for the Defendants.
The Deed was clearly execd with intent to give a preference