...sued, is or may be an act or thing done by him, by virtue or in execution of hisoffice ; the deft, may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence, upon filing in the cause a brief statement of' such special matter of defence, within such time as...

...or against any other person acting by the order or in aid of such justice or constable, he or they may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence thereupon, and if judgment, by verdict or otherwise, shall in such action be given for the defendant...

...that in any action brought against overseers or churchwardens, or others executing their orders, every such person may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence ; and if the verdict be in his favour, the judge before whom the matter shall be tried shall allow the defendant...

...sued for any matter or thing which lie plead the general issue. shall do in execution of this act, he may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence ; and if the verdict shall pass for the defendant, or if the plaintiff be nonsuited, or discontinue his suit,...

...in the execution of his office unless commenced within six months after the act committed ; and he may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence. 24 Geo. 2. c. 44, s. 8. 7 Jac. c. 5. warrants of dis- , 3p. In all cases of a warrant of distress for...

...Facts were committed, and not in any other County or Place, and the Defendant or Defendants shall and may plead the General Issue, and give the special Matter in Evidence at any Trial had thereupon; and if the Plaintiff or Plaintiffs shall become nonsuited, or discontinue...

...— — sure, sale or disposal, of any goods or chattels thereupon, the General if«ue. defendants may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence. But a party distraining o^the demised premises, is not entitled by this statute to give the special...

...shall be laid and tried in the Place or District where the Facts were committed, and the Defendant may plead the General Issue, and give the Special Matter in Evidence; and if the Plaintiff shall become nonsuited, or shall discontinue the Action, or if upon a Verdict or Demurrer,...

...as considerations for the signature of certificates shall be void, and that the parties sued thereon may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence. This enactment had also been existing since 5 G.2. The effect of the remedy is next stated in s. 126....

...another, and points out the latter to the constable, he is entitled to the protection of the statute, and may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence (A). A gaoler receiving and detaining a prisoner under («) coo. 33:$. (A) (c) 3 1 Burr. 1708. 2 M....