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Johnston v Maxwell. [1760] Mor 2068 (7 August 1760)
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[1760] Mor 2068
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In an action of oppression and damages against Justices of the Peace, the Lords refused to oblige the pursuer, who had the benefit of the poor's roll, to find even juratory caution; because this was truely preventing the poor from the relief of the Court, supposing their case well-founded, which it is reported to be, before they are entitled to the benefit of the poor's roll.
