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Double Coats.
And lastly it is enacted by the authority aforesaid That if any Suite or Action be commenced or prosecuted against any person or persons for what he or they shall doe in pursuance or execution of this Act such person or persons soe sued may pleade the generall Issue and upon any Issue joyned may give the speciall matter in evidence and if the Plaintiffe shall discontinue his Suite or Judgement passe against him the Defendant shall recover his and their double Costs for his and their unjust vexation.
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