An Act for the more effectual preventing of Frivolous and Vexatious suits, and to authorize the Levying of Poundage upon Executing in certain cases, and to regulate the Sales by Sheriffs and other Officers. (Passed 9th March, 1809.)

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    49 George III – Chapter 4
  • Year
    1809
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act changes the rules around payment of suits and court procedures, to make it more costly to bring frivolous lawsuits before the court.
  • Source
    Not available