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Non-assumpsit
Non-assumpsit
Summary
Non-assumpsit was the usual plea for the defendant in , or breach of contract, suits. It allowed the defendant to argue that “he did not undertake or promise, in manner and form” as claimed by the plaintiff.
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Introduction to
Boosinger v. JS et al.
and
Boosinger v. O. Cowdery et al.
Transcript of Proceedings, circa 19 June 1835 [
D. Lake v. JS
]