An Act to take away Corruption of Blood, save in certain cases. Passed 13th Feb. 1833.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    3 William IV – Chapter 5
  • Year
    1833
  • Concepts
    Justice System
    Property Law
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    1
  • Description
    This Act states that only offenders convicted of felonies will lose their property rights; other people set to inherit any property associated with such a convicted felon will not be affected. The exception to this law is high treason, in which case "corruption of blood" will continue to apply.
  • Source
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