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cause_n case_n defendant_n plaintiff_n 1,918 5 10.3007 5 false
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A34206 Concerning the priviledge of the vnder clark's in the Court of Chancery as now in clayme and practice 1649 (1649) Wing C5698; ESTC R40861 2,874 7

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