An Act for permitting persons of the profession of the people called Quakers to make an affirmation instead of an Oath

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    26 George III Chapter 19
  • Year
    1786
  • Concepts
    Religion
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, allows for Quakers to, for legal matters, give affirmations instead of oaths, which violate their religious beliefs.
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