Document: Dutch colonial council minutes, 23 February - 8 March 1640

Court proceedings. Barent Dircksen vs. Gerrit Jansen; action to enforce the sale of a farm, which defendant refuses to accept, on the ground that he was drunk when he bought it; referred to arbitration. [1640];Court proceedings. Andries Hudde vs. Anthony Jansen, from Salee, on a contract to furnish 3 goats; judgment for plaintiff. [1640];Court proceedings. Cornelis Cornelissen, boatswain, vs. Laurens Cornelissen, skipper of the Angel Gabriel, on a demand of plaintiff to be continued in his office; defendant, insisting that he is master of his own ship, refuses his services; case dismissed. (March 15.) Edward Wilson vs. Jan Pietersen; referred to arbitration. [1640]