Court proceedings. Jan Jansen Damen and David Provoost, guardians of Jan van Vorst, vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, in the matter of the estate of Cornelis van Vorst, deceased; further time allowed defendant to account. Samuel Chandler vs. Jacob Stoffelsen, husband of Vroutje Ides, widow of Cornelis van Vorst, deceased; action of debt due by the late Mr. van Vorst; referred to arbitration. Adam Roelantsen vs. Gillis de Voocht, for payment of washing account; defendant claims that the year is not yet expired; plaintiff ordered to make up the full time, and then collect his bill. [1640];Court proceedings. Fiscal vs. Gerrit and Floris Jansen, for disobedience of their skipper's orders; Gerrit Jansen fined. Hester Symens, widow of Jacob Vernu, vs. Roland Hackwart, slander; defendant makes reparation before the court. Jansen Damen and David Provoost, as guardians, &c., vs. Jacob Stoffelsen; defendant being ready with his account, demands that plaintiffs give security for any debt which may hereafter be brought against the Van Vorst estate; ordered accordingly. [1640]
