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And conversely On the Petition of Short.

Sir William Jones differed in opinion from the other Judges and therefore spoke first.

He mentioned his Jealousy of Ecclesiastical Courts; and assigned as one reason for it the discretion they exercise & then quoted the words of Hold, from 12 Mod 617. Blackborough v Davis

“Suppose the next of Kin does not desire the Admn must not the Ordinary commit it to another or to the principal Creditor?”

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