Document: Actions of debt

Ordinary Session held in Fort OrangeFebruary 27, 1657

President, Johannes LamontagneRutger JacobsenAnderies HerbertsenJacob SchermerhoornPhilip Pietersenmagistrates

Jan van Hoesem, plaintiff, against Geertruy, the wife of Jochim Wesselsen Backer, defendant.The parties having been heard, the court orders the plaintiff to hand in his complaint in writing and give a copy thereof to the defendant, who is ordered to file his written answer thereto on the next court day.

Abraham Staets, plaintiff, against Harmen Jacobsen Bambus, defendant.The plaintiff demands payment of three hundred thirty-two guilders.The defendant admits the debt and promises to pay the same in the space of six days.The court orders the defendant to pay the aforesaid sum within the aforesaid time.

Marcelus Janssen, plaintiff, against Abraham Vosburch, defendant.The plaintiff demands payment of ƒ77:10:-, which the defendant owed him a year ago on account of the excise.The defendant admits the debt and asks that payment may be delayed.The court orders the defendant to pay the aforesaid sum within the space of fourteen days.