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After the word "claimed, " in line two, insert the words
exclusive of interest; "

Decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Stockbridge submitted the following amendment:

_ Strike out the words "as a Court of Equity within the
limits of the said city and; "

Decided in the negative.

The question recurring upon the amendment submitted
by Mr. Daniel;

It was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Thomas submitted the following amendment:

Strike out sec. 29, and insert the following:

"Sec. 29. The Court of Common Pleas shall have civil
jurisdiction in all suits where the debt or damage claimed, ex-
clusive of interest, shall be over one hundred dollars, and shall
not exceed one thousand dollars; and shall also have juris-
diction in all cases of appeal in civil cases from the judg-
ment of Justices of the Peace in the said city, and shall have
jurisdiction in all applications for the benefit of the insolvent
laws of this State, and the supervision and control of the
trustees thereof. "

Decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Thomas submitted the following amendment:

Sec, 30. Strike out all after the word "shall, " in the first
line, and insert the following:

"Have jurisdiction concurrent with the Superior Court of
Baltimore city, in all cases in equity, in cases arising under
the act to direct descents and its supplements, and shall exer-
cise all the power that is now or may be hereafter conferred
by law; provided, said Court shall not have jurisdiction in
applications for the writ of habeas corpus, in cases of persons
charged with criminal offenses; "

Mr. Stirling submitted the following amendment:
Strike out the words "or maybe hereafter; "
Decided in the affirmative.

The question recurring upon the adoption of the amendment
submitted by Mr. Thomas,

It was decided in the affirmative.

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