PUBLIC GENERAL LAW.

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Damages at the rate of four per cent, per annum to be awarded by the

courts of appeals in cases where appeals have been taken, or writs

of error sued out merely for delay — 1832, ch. 230,

1083

INTERROGATORIES.

In commissions issued from courts of law, interrogatories shall be pro-

posed and exhibited as in commissions from chancery — November,

1773, ch. 7, sec. 7, .........

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In commissions from the court of chancery the commissioners shall

read the interrogatories so that they may be heard by the parties,

their attorneys or agents — 1785, ch. 72, sec. 14, .

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Each party entitled, on application, to a copy of the interrogatories of

the adverse party, before any witness is examined — 1785, ch. 72,

sec. 14, ...........

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Directions respecting the adjournment of the commissioners for the

purpose of receiving additional interrogatories, &c — 1785, ch. 72,

sec. 14, ...........

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In all cases the defendant in chancery may exhibit interrogatories to

the plaintiff, which shall be answered by him in writing on oath —

1785, ch. 72, sec. 21, .........

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Such answer to be evidence in the same manner as the defendant's

answer to the bill, and the same process to issue to compel an an-

swer to such interrogatories as to compel an answer from the de-

fendant— 1785, ch. 72, sec. 21, .......

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In all cases of attachment the plaintiff may exhibit interrogatories in

writing to the garnishee, who shall, by rule of court, answer them,

touching the property of the defendant in his possession or charge,

or owing from him — 1795, ch. 56, sec. 5,

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On his neglect or refusal, the court shall adjudge that he hath property

of the defendant, or is indebted to him, to the amount of the debt,

interest, &c. and execution shall issue as in the case of condemna-

tion — 1795, ch. 56, sec. 5, ........

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INTESTATE ESTATE.

See ORPHANS COURT.

ISSUE.

If desired by either parly, the orphans court shall direct an Issue or

issues to be made up, and sent to any court of law which may be

most convenient, for trying the same — 1798, ch. 101, sub ch. 15,

sec. 17, ...........

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Manner of trying and returning the same, and giving judgment thereon

—1798, ch. 101, sub ch. 15, sec, 17, ......

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For acts that may be given in evidence in pleading the general issue,

see PLEAS and PLEADING.

The condition of such as may be born of negro or mulatto female

slaves, during their servitude for years, ascertained — 1809, ch. 171,

693

See Free Negroes.