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As to the merits of the case it is clear that the defendants gave Mr. Holdford, no notice of their demand, till after he had paid away all the money in his hands, but what he had reserved to satisfy 2 other Decrees already obtained against the estate of Magee, & for which the money so reserved proved insufficient.
Knowing that, I was unconscientious in them to proceed at Law against Mr. Holford.
Independent of the injustice there wod be in compelling Mr. Holford, who [ILL] in fault, to pay the costs; - The Conduct of Defendants in swearing, though
Carelessness