An Act to compel Wharfingers and others to advertize unclaimed Goods in their possession. (25th February, 1832.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    2 William IV Chapter 32
  • Year
    1832
  • Concepts
    Property Law
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    Under this Act, unclaimed goods or articles kept by wharfingers, warehouse-keepers, agents, steam-boat proprietors or companies, canal or railway officers and servants, stage proprietors, or other persons are to be advertised in at least one newspaper at least once per month for six months. If such unclaimed items are not collected in the time permitted, these goods are to be auctioned off as outlined. This Act is to remain in force until 1834.
  • Source
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