References: [1776] EngR 16, (1776) 1 Leach 146, (1776) 168 ER 175, [1775] EngR 54, (1775) Amb 756, (1775) 27 ER 487, (1776) 2 Smith’s LC, 13th ed 644
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On plea, sentence in ecclesiastical Court ex directo in a matter properly cognizable there, is conclusive evidence where the same matter comes into question collaterally in a court of law or equity.
A sentence of jactitation is not conclusive evidence against an indictment of bigamy, for its validity may be impeached, as having been obtained by fraud. A peeress convicted of clergyable felony shall be discharged without burning or imprisonment.
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