Document: Proceedings in suits of Jan la Montagne, jr. vs. Randal Hewit and others

[several lines lost] the guilt and says [ ] have, but presently does not have the [ opportunity ]; requests some delay.

Having heard the parties, the director general and councilors give the defendant 14 days’ or 3 weeks’ delay in order to satisfy and pay within that time. If he fails to do so, they authorize the fiscal to proceed with the execution. Dated as above.

Jan Montagne de jonge, plaintiff, against Saara Schepmoes, defendant. The plaintiff demands ƒ20:10 for the remaining debt of the tappers’ excise. The defendant acknowledges the debt, and requests 14 days’ delay, which she is granted. Dated as above.

Jan Montagne, plaintiff, against Andries Jochems, defendant. The plaintiff demands ƒ63:3 as the remaining debt of the tappers’ excise. The defendant’s wife, appearing, says that 26 guilders more is demanded than what she is aware of being indebted. The plaintiff says that he sent her 26 guilders of a batch of money through his maid, because it was not good. The defendant denies this and requests that the plaintiff shall show and prove to whom it was given. The plaintiff says that his maid [several lines lost] being is [ ] to pay what [ ] on account of the 26 guilders, which [ ] the plaintiff [ gave ] to his maid with [ ] opportunity will be [ ] to find out the simple truth. Dated as above.

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