sentences:  When his position was vacant, the Seneschal of Aix made all necessary arrangements, as was the case on 20 February 1781, when an inhabitant was "found dead, murdered" on 18 February 1781.The judge also had the power to prevent the holding of the general council of the community if a quorum was not reached.In this case, he ordered the requisition, by the consuls of the city, of several former advisors to achieve the quorum, and made them swear an oath before the opening of the council.