CHAP. IX.
If he should deny all the summonses, he shall, as to each of them individually, corroborate his denial with the oaths of twelve.[52] Should it happen on the day appointed that either of the Compurgators[53] fail, or should the person of either of them be justly excepted to, and the vacancy occasioned by either of these circumstances not be filled up, the Tenant shall, on account of his default, immediately lose his Seisin.[54] But, if the Tenant thus completely disprove the summonses, he shall on the same day answer to the Action.[55]