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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1632-1633
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(Quadrupill-poinding,) Quadrupell-poynding, vbl. n. [Cf. double poinding, Poindin(g vbl. n., and Multiple-poinding.] An action at law to determine which of several (? four) claimants to a fund or property has or have preferential right thereto and/or in what proportions. — a1633 Hope Major Pract. I 101.
Ane actione of quadrupell-poynding persewit be Alexander Mowat contra the creditors of Jhone Richardsone a1633 Ib. 189.
Ane action of quadrupell-poynding persewed be the tennentis of Salton against sundrie persones who had purchased wodsetts and the lady who wes infeft halden of the king
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