Subject_1 PROOF.
Subject_2 DIVISION I. Allegeances how relevant to be proved.
Subject_3 SECT. IX. Naked Promise.
Date: -
v.
Provost Johnston
7 December 1687
Case No.No 194.
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The Lords found it probable by witnesses, that a person in prison was set at liberty at the defender's desire, and upon his promise to re-produce the other in prison at a certain day; though it was contended, That a promise is only probable seripto or juramento, except where it is accessory to a bargain probable by witnesses.
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