An Act to Establish a Court of Chancery in this Province. Passed 4th March, 1837.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    7 William IV – Chapter 2
  • Year
    1837
  • Concepts
    Justice System
    Property Law
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    23
  • Description
    This act establishes a court of chancery in Upper Canada, with similar powers to that of England. It details who will sit on the court, its jurisdiction and powers, who has the right to practice within the court, and many other details regarding the court of Chancery. The court primarily deals with matters of property and equity.
  • Source
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