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CErtain offences against the Law, are in nature of trespasses upon the case, and by the Kings prerogative pu∣nishable like to them. As suing an action without just cause, or giving just cause of an action: for(a) 1.1 in every action where the matter passeth against the Plaintiff (be it by verdict, demur, or other∣wise) the Plaintiff is to be amerced, and the Defen. in debt, detinue, covenant, replevin,
Quid juris clamat, &c.(b) 1.2 but not in Tres∣pass, for there he shall be fined and impri∣soned. Non-suit(c) 1.3 in an action(d) 1.4 fault in the original writ he bringeth: or (by the Sheriff) in the return of a Writ making(f) 1.5 default when he should appear (as the Ju∣rors at the Habeas corpora) and whatsoe∣ver other offences (not being with force and arms) which offer no direct injury to a common person.
So are all precedents.
11 H. 4. 45.
22 ass. pl. 32.
7 H. 6. 36. 40 E. 3. 20.
10 E. 4. br. amerciamen. 46.