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Note of the reserved biddings.

When the purchaser's signature is not plain, or initials are used, a note must be put at the foot of the bidding paper, as follows: “The name of the purchaser of lot

is

5.

[Commence as in preceding form.]

The reserved biddings fixed by Mr. Justice

to which the

sale in this action [or matter] is to be subject, are as follows, viz. :—

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In the High Court of Justice,
Chancery Division.

B. (d).

[Short title of action or matter.]

This bidding paper, marked B., was produced and shown to L. M., and is the same as is referred to in his affidavit sworn this 18 before me, E. F., a com

day of

missioner, &c. [or as may be].

We, whose names are hereunder subscribed, respectively bid at the sale by auction in the above action [or matter], on the

(d) See next precedent.

day of

18 the sums set opposite to our respective names for, and became the purchasers of, the respective lots specified in the particulars produced at such sale, the numbers of which are set opposite to our respective names, subject to the conditions also produced at such sale.

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Note.-The name of the purchaser of Lot 6 is Thomas Edward Masson.

7.

In the High Court of Justice,
Chancery Division.

[Title of action or matter, and reference to the record.]

Affidavit of

result of a sale in several

I, L. M., of [residence and addition], the person appointed by the lots. judge to whom this action [or matter] is attached to sell the estates comprised in the particulars hereinafter referred to, make oath and say as follows:

1. I did, at the time and place, in the lots, and subject to the conditions specified in the particulars and conditions of sale now produced and shown to me and marked with the letter A., put up for sale by auction the estates described in such particulars; and the

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result of such sale is truly set forth in the bidding paper marked with the letter B. now produced and shown to me (e).

2. [If any lots were sold say:] The sums set forth in the second column of such bidding paper are the highest sums bid for the respective lots the numbers of which are set forth in the first column, opposite to such respective sums; and the persons whose names are subscribed in the third column of such bidding paper as purchasers were respectively the highest bidders for, and became the purchasers of, the respective lots the numbers whereof are set opposite to such respective names in the said first column of the said bidding paper, at the prices or sums set opposite to their respective names in the said second column thereof.

3. [If any lots were bid for, but not sold, add:] The several lots opposite to the numbers of which I have, in the third column of the said bidding paper, written the words "not sold" were not sold, no person having bid a sum equal to or higher than the reserved bidding fixed by the said judge.

4. [If any lots were not bid for, add:] No person bid any sum whatever for either of the lots opposite the numbers of which I have in the second column of the said bidding paper written the words "no bidding."

5. [In every case, add :] The said sale was conducted by me in a fair, open and candid manner, and according to the best of my skill and judgment.

6. [If a deposit was paid, add :] I have received the sums set forth in the fourth column of the schedule hereto, as deposits from the respective purchasers whose names are set forth in the second column of such schedule, opposite the said respective sums, in respect of their respective purchase-moneys, set forth in the third column of the said schedule, opposite such names, for the respective lots the numbers of which are set forth in the first column of the said schedule, opposite such respective names; leaving due, in respect of the purchasemoneys set forth in the said third column, the respective sums set forth in the fifth column of the said schedule.

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In the High Court of Justice,
Chancery Division.

8.

[Title of the action or matter, and reference to the record.]

In pursuance of the directions given to me by Mr. Justice

Chief

clerk's certificate of

result of a

sale in

I hereby certify that the result of the sale which has been made in several pursuance of the judgment [or order] made in this action [or matter], lots. dated the

day of

day of

18 is as follows:

The real estates of A. B., the testator in the said judgment [or order], dated the 18 named, and thereby [or as may be] directed to be sold, have been offered for sale in six lots by public auction, with the approbation of the said judge, subject to a reserved bidding for each lot, fixed by the said judge, and according to certain particulars and conditions of sale; and the several persons named in the first column of the first schedule hereto were the highest bidders for, and they are allowed by the said judge to be the purchasers of, the respective lots set opposite to their respective names in the second column of the said first schedule, at the prices or sums set opposite to their respective names in the third column of the said first schedule.

The purchasers have paid the several sums set opposite their respective names in the fourth column of the said schedule, as deposits, to L. M., the person appointed by the said judge to receive the same, such sums being the amounts fixed by the said judge to be paid as deposits by the purchasers respectively at such sale; and the several sums set opposite the respective names of such purchasers in the fifth column of the said schedule remain due from the said purchasers respectively, as the balance of their respective purchase-moneys. The said several sums mentioned in the fourth column of the said schedule, which have been received by the said L. M., amount together to the sum of £165; which sum of £165 the said L. M. is, on or before the day of 18, to pay into court to the credit of [&c., as in judgment or order directing the sale]. The purchaser of the lot numbered this action, an order dated the given him liberty to bid.

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No person bid for either of the lots numbered 2 and 5 a price equal to, or higher than, the sum fixed as the reserved bidding; and therefore such lots were not sold at such auction.

No person bid for either of the lots numbered 3 and 4.

The particulars of the lands and hereditaments comprised in the respective lots so sold as aforesaid are set forth in the second schedule hereto [or are set forth in the exhibit marked A. to the affidavit of L. M. filed the which exhibit is to be filed with this

certificate].

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The evidence produced, &c.

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The second schedule above referred to.

[Set out the particulars of each lot sold, as in the printed particulars of

sale (f).]

X. DISTRESS FOR RENT.

Warrant to

I, J. N., of

landlord of the

distrain in premises hereinafter mentioned, hereby authorize and require you, a house for A. B., of to distrain the goods, rent.

1.

in the county of

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chattels and effects in and upon the house and premises, in the occu-
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Street], in the in the county of for £ being the amount of quarters' rent due to me for the same [at Ladyday] last; and to proceed thereon as bailiff for the recovery of the said rent as the law allows. But I expressly prohibit you from taking any property not legally liable to a distress for rent.

Dated this

day of

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Warrant to I, J. N., of

in the county of

landlord of the distrain on premises hereinafter mentioned, hereby authorize and require you,

a farm for rent.

(f) This schedule is, of course, omitted, where the printed particulars are filed with the certificate.

(a) No stamp is required.

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