The 25th section was in force, with that of 22 and 23 Charles 2, Ch. 10, on which a note has
been made.
    The parts of this statute which have not been remarked on, are considered as having been, and remaining
in force, and appearing to be so from the general usage and practice of the courts; and the
result of the enquiries made, is, that the parts proper to be incorporated with our laws, are sections 1,
2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 2.
    With respect to the 24th section it is further to be observed, that by the act of 1715, Ch. 29, for
the better administration of justice in testamentary affairs, the judge or commissary general, was directed
to proceed according to the laws of England then in force, or to be thereafter in force, within
12 months after such laws should be published in Great Britain, if pleaded before him, saving in such
cases as by that act was provided; and he was authorised to take the probat of any will, although the
same concerned titles to land.

    The last section, as to arrests, in force.  This statute is mentioned in the letter from S. Chase.
 

    See 2 Bac. Abt. title Distress, D.  It is under this statute (with others subsequently passed,) that
goods distrained for rent are to be appraised and sold.  Although the reserving of such goods, or
breaches of pound, or wrongful distresses are not very common in the state, yet such acts require to
be restrained, either by the incorporation of the 4th and 5th sections of this statute, together with the
other parts, or by some new regulations.
 

    This statute was in force in the province, and remained so in the state.  A further provision was
made on this subject by the act of 1797, Ch. 113; the preamble to which is as follows:  " Whereas by
the British statute, entitled, An act for the relief of creditors against fraudulent devises, which hath
been extended to, and practised under in this state, &c."  It is thought proper, (although that act is
still in force,) that this statute should be incorporated, &c.  This statute is mentioned in the letter
from S. Chase, which has been referred to.
 

    This statute is considered to have been in force in the province, and in the state, and as being proper
to be incorporated, &c.