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As a defence against a singular successor in a barony, it being alleged by a tenant, pursued for his rent, That it was the custom of the barony for tenants to pay a half-year's rent at their entry, and so to be free of rent at the term they remove; the Lords allowed the custom of the barony to be proved by witnesses.
Fol. Dic. v. 2. p. 232. Stair.
*** This case is No 5. p. 10023. voce Payment before Hand.