An Act to render the Judges of the Court of King's Bench in this Province Independent of the Crown. Passed 6th March, 1834.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    4 William IV – Chapter 2
  • Year
    1834
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    This act removes the judges of the court of the King's Bench from direct crown jurisdiction. However, judges are still appointed and removed by the Governor or Lieutenant-Governor. Judges who are removed have the right to appeal to the Privy Council.
  • Source
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