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life_n fee_n heir_n remainder_n 4,383 5 10.8794 5 false
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B08635 The case of John James the lessee of George Durdant, plaintiff against William Richardson, defendant in a writ of error in Parliament. 1680 (1680) Wing C932A; ESTC R173528 1,237 1

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