Declaration of Rights

Section 11.

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That, in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man and man, the ancient trail by jury of twelve men is preferable to any other, and ought to be held sacred.

That, in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man and man, the ancient trail by jury is preferable to any other, and ought to be held sacred.

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That in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man and man, the ancient trial by jury is preferable to any other, and ought to be held sacred.

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