British North American Legislative Database, 1758-1867

An Act relating to the competency of Witnesses in certain cases. Passed 15th March, 1851.

Original Act

Transcribed Act

• Province

  New Brunswick (1786-1867)
• Chapter

  14 Victoria Chapter 3
• Year

  1851
• Concepts

  Justice System
• Jurisdictional Relevance

  Provincial/Provinciale
• Number of Articles

  1
• Description

  This act deems all rate payers to be competent witnesses in court cases.
• Source

  Early Canadiana Online