A General Dictionary of Commerce, Trade, and Manufactures: Exhibiting Their Present State in Every Part of the World; and Carefully Comp. from the Latest and Best Authorities |
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Page 55 - Mansfield directed a nonsuit ; but, upon a rule to shew cause why there should not be a new trial, after cause shewn, Lord Mansfield, Mr.
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