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Taylors of Edinburgh v White. [1777] Mor 7670 (6 August 1777)
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[1777] Mor 7670
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The Lords found, That the Sheriff had no jurisdiction as a police officer in regulating the rates of tradesmen's wages. This power belongs to Justices of Peace within a county, and Magistrates in towns. See Appendix.