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Persons sued for acting may plead general issue &c. and double costs on nonsuit &c.
This a publick act.
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XXIX. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person shall be sued or molested for any thing done by virtue or in pursuance of this act, such person may plead the general issue, and give this act (which shall be deemed a publick act) and the special matter in evidence for his defence; and that if a verdict shall pass for the defendant, or the plaintiff discontinue his action, or be non-suited, or judgment be given against him upon demurrer or otherwise, the defendant shall have and recover double costs.
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