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C
Miscell.
Inf
Omissions in the
code how to be remedied
If an act is done which appears to come
within the mischief of an offence but does not come
within the Law against it, let the Judge absolve
the party, but certify the case to the Legislator
that he may amend the Law.
If an act is done which appears to come
within the punishment of the Law, but not within
the mischief meant to be prevented by it, let the Judge
certify the case for to the Legislator, respiting the punishment
tell the to give him for the Legislator of
he thinks fit to grant pardon. it [or rather a declaration
of innocence.] And if the Legislator does not grant
or refuse such a declaration within a certain time
(suppose half a year of it be in Europe this be ever let the
Judge have power to absolve him or rather let him
stand absolve of course. — In this case, it should be
The value of goods taken much less of the damage
received by goods being taken can not be ascertained
[before trial] in the instrument of accusation:
Therefore if it be necessary an account of
the magnitude of the sum & thence of the punishment
to have the subject the matter to the cognizance of
a superior tribunal, give an appeal.
high misdemeanour in the Judge not to make such
certificate of representation if there be just cause.
Divorce
Divorce not prohibited by Religion See Cr. J. C. 212
Appeals frivolous
checked
To check frivolous appeals, let the sentence of the Court
below be executed provisionally to the extent of
their competency, & of the Judgement be affirmed let the
intermediate suffering go for nothing.
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