4 Aug. 1812

Evidence Introd

Introd

Ch. 26. Imprisonment for debt

In the case of a claim of debt first point on each occasion to be settled /ascertained/ is - what on the part of the alledged debtor is the real cause of the resistance made by him to the demand, and thence of the suit. is it a difference /any real difference of/ opinion on /as to/ the question of right [...?] has it any share in the production of that resistance? by no other cause than a [...?] or is it an unwillingness to part with the money, or a present inability to provide it?

Solvency on the part of the defendant debtor, is it out of doubt? In ascertaining this point, a few [...?] a question or two would suffice - in point of term therefore a few [...?] if put by the parties to each other in the presence of the Judge If yes, then every vexation in the shape of confinement - whether in prison or in springing[?] house, or in the custody real or fictitious of [...?] under the name of Civil, is here [...?] [...?].

Solvency[?] debtors, require [...?] rebut Co-Creditors.