Article VI.
Judiciary Department

Section 23.

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Writs shall run "in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia," and be attested by the clerks of the several courts. Indictments shall conclude "against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth."

Writs shall run in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and be attested by the clerks of the several courts. Indictments shall conclude, "against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth."

Writs shall run in the name of the commonwealth of Virginia, and be attested by the clerks of the several courts. Indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the commonwealth.

Writs shall run in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and bear teste by the clerks of the several courts. Indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth.

Commissions and Grants shall run, In the name of the Common Wealth of Virginia, and bear test by the Governour, with the seal of the Common Wealth annexed. Writs shall run in the same manner, and bear test by the Clerks of the several Courts. Indictments shall conclude, Against the Peace and Dignity of the Common Wealth.

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