Jan Van Cleef Appears in Court

Monday, 22 February 1655 - Gerritt Van Nent and Jan Van Cleef appeared as

plaintiffs against Jan Sybrantsen defendant. Defendant in default.

Monday, 1 March 1655 - Gerritt Van Nent vs. Jan Sybrantsen.

In as much as defendant borrowed a gun from the plaintiff full two months ago, and has not yet returned it, restoration of the gun is now demanded; or the payment of four beavers, which it cost the plaintiff. Defendant undertakes to deliver the gun, within eight days from the date thereof, to the plaintiff, in as good order as he received it, or in addition to its restitution, six guilders according to its condition. Wherewith both parties are satisfied. (Vol. 1 - Pg. 287 & 290)

Tuesday, 19 October 1660 - Burgomaster Allard Anthony, arrestant and plaintiff, versus Jan Van Cleef, arrested and defendant. The plaintiff demands of the defendant a beaver and a half, or so much buckwheat at beaver price, for a hanger, sold to the defendant. Defendant says that the plaintiff did not ask more than two skepals. He brought an ox last year to the plaintiff, and he should not give him over and above two skepals of buckwheat for the hanger. Plaintiff replies that he can prove by his book that he sold the defendant the hanger for one and a half beavers. Demands the costs incurred, and requires that the defendant shall remain here so long as he has not satisfied him. For bringing of the ox he will pay as others. The court orders the plaintiff to prove that he sold the defendant the hanger, the arrest meanwhile remaining valid.

On the same day, 19 October 1660; another charge was pressed. Henry Van Dyck, plaintiff, versus Titus Cyre and Jan Van Cleef, defendants. Plaintiff demands from the defendants payment of 250 florins with costs, for the purchase of a horse-mill. Defendant Titus Cyre says that Jan Van Cleef agreed to pay his part, which Jan Van Cleef being asked, says "yes". Plaintiff replying, demands that the defendant Jan Van Cleef, shall be condemned to pay him 250 florins according to the contract. Micasius DeLille appearing, request that Jan Van Cleef shall remain until he shall have paid, or has released him from the bail bond. The Court orders Jan Van Cleef to pay the 250 florins to the plaintiff according to the contract, with costs, the arrest, meanwhile remaining valid.

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