Case ID: root_1/html/0302-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Glover v. Sheriff Abel, as Gaoler.
    Where it appears by the plaintiff’s own declaration that he cannot recover more than £20 the [appeal must abate.
    Eos the escape of a debtor who was in prison upon an execution in his favor for £5 6s. lawful money, officer’s fees indorsed upon it forty shillings; and.advancements for support of the debtor while in prison twenty-seven shillings; and avers that he has been put to £20 cost, etc.; to his damage £2,7. This cause was appealed; and now the defendant plead in abatement of the appeal, that the debt, damage and matter in dispute doth not exceed £20.
   Judgment- — -Plea sufficient; for the rule of damages is the debt in execution, officer’s fees, the debtor’s support, where the debtor has taken the poor prisoner’s oath, and the interest; which cannot amount to £20.