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Persons sued for acting may plead general issue, &c.
double cost on nonsuit &c.
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IX. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any suit shall be commenced against any person or persons for any act done in pursuance of this act, the defendant may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence; and that if a verdict be given for the defendant, or the plaintiff become nonsuited, or discontinue his action, the defendant shall have double cost.
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