Section IV Action for executing Act, General Issue, &c.

Treble Costs.

And it is hereby further enacted That if any action or suit shall bee co[m]menced or brought against any Justice of Peace Constable or other Officer or Person whatsoever for doeing or causing to bee done any thing in pursuance of this Act concerning the said offences the X1the Defendant in such Action may plead the General Issue and give the special matter in evidence And if upon such Action verdict bee given for the defendant or the Plaintiffe become nonsuit or discontinue his Action then the Defendant shall have treble costs.