Document: Order that Augustyn Heerman be admitted a common creditor for his claim against Laurens Duyts

Received the request of Augustijn Heermans showing that Laurens Duijts, presently imprisoned, owes him an ox for slaughtering or 26 schepels of wheat. He requests to recover his losses from Duijts’ current draught oxen. It is resolved that if after the end of the lawsuit Laurens Duijts’ resources are found to be insufficient to pay for his debts, the petitioner shall have equal rights as other creditors. Dated as above.

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