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[1770] Mor 16770      

Subject_1 WITNESS.

Boyd
v.
Gibb

Date: 20 January 1770
Case No. No. 198.

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In a proof of propinquity to a remote ancestor, the pursuer adduced as witnesses his two aunts, who were objected to as incompetent. Answered: From the nature of the case there must be penuria testium, and consequently these witnesses are necessary. The objection was repelled.

Fac. Coll.

*** This case is No. 12. p. 3989. voce Exhibition ad Deliberandum.

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