Date
18 Oct 1769
Type
Answers
Length
4 pages
Repository
University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)
Container
UVALL Box 01
Marginalia
Yes
Abstract
October 18, 1769 Petition of the petitioner asking the Court to remit the strict principles of law on account of compassion, against the respondent's claim for her husband's debts.
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