An Act to abolish Imprisonment for Debt, and for the punishment of Fraudulent Debtors, in Lower-Canada, and for other purposes. 30th May, 1849.

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    12 Victoria – Chapter 42
  • Year
    1849
  • Concepts
    Financial Regulation
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial - Partial
  • Number of Articles
    17
  • Description
    This act abolishes the imprisonment of debtors, as it does not actually contribute to the reimbursement of creditors. It also enacts various other new measures which inform how creditors can pursue their debtors.
  • Source
    Not available