An Act to amend the Practice and to fix and establish Terms or Sittings of the Northern and Southern Circuit Courts, and to provide for the appointment of Clerks and Registrars and other Officers in the several Electoral Districts. (Passed 31st May, 1851.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    14 Victoria Chapter 10
  • Year
    1851
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    16
  • Description
    This act re-divides the northern and southern circuit courts into the Ferryland Section, the Saint Mary’s and Placentia Section, the Burin Section, and the Fortune Bay Section. The responsibilities of the court districts are defined by the act.
  • Source
    Not available