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Subject_1 WITNESS.
Date: Boyd
v.
Gibb
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.
*** This case is No. 12. p. 3989. voce Exhibition ad Deliberandum.
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