On Although the Commissioners apologized for their inability to examine all the issues laid
out in the enabling legislation, they nonetheless produced a lengthy and detailed report. Commissioners Street, Parker, and Chandler divided their findings under six "heads".
And, although the issues dealt with in the Report were exceedingly technical, some of the
subjects addressed include a proposal for a new Table of Fees; a discussion of restricting the
allowance of several special courts for the same cause of action; proposed changes on the topic
of "Special Pleading", in the instances of Actions of Assumpsit, In Covenant and Debt, Detinue,
Case, and Trespass, though not in cases of General Issues in Trespass or Replevin; and
recommendations on the Dating of Pleadings, with specific reference to English protocols; New
Forms of Issues, Nisi Prius Records, Poteas and Judgement Rolls. Finally, in an appendix, the
Commissioners presented financial statements for various years and a "Proposed New Table of
Fees for the Supreme Court, Sheriff, Cryer, Clerk, Constable, Witness, and Juror". h.c. Commissioners:
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