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An Act to continue an Act relative to Desertion from Her Majesty’s Forces, and to punish unlawful dealings with Soldiers and Deserters. Passed 25th March 1844. 7 Victoria Chapter 7 1844 This act continues the terms of an earlier act for punishing deserting solidiers until 1850. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1844. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1844.
An Act for altering the times of holding one of the Terms of the General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Courts of Common Pleas of the County of Carleton. Passed 25th March 1843. 7 Victoria Chapter 5 1844 This act allows for changes to the times when certain Carleton County Courts sit. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1844. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1844.
An Act to authorize the Court of Queen’s Bench and the High Court of Chancery, at their discretion, to admit Samuel Bealey Harrison to practise as an Attorney and Solicitor thereof, respectively. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 58 1843 An act authorizing the Court of Queen's Bench and the High Court of Chancery of Upper Canada, to admit Samuel Bealey Harrison to practise as an Attorney and Solicitor. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to declare a debt contracted by the Committee of Magistrates of the Johnstown District, to enable them to complete the new Gaol and Court House of said District, to be a debt payable by the District Council. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 41 1843 An act that authorizes the District Council of the District of Johnstown to assume the debts of the Building Commission which raised the money to build a Gaol and Courthouse for the district. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to fix the period for holding the Courts of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, and District Courts in that part of the Province formerly Upper Canada. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 32 1843 An act to change the dates during which the Courts of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace and District Courts are held in Upper Canada, to the first Tuesday of the months of January, April and July and the third Tuesday of the month of November. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to abolish Imprisonment in execution for Debt, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 31 1843 An act to abolish the imprisonment of people for debt while detailing various methods for dealing with debtors, in Upper Canada only. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend certain provisions of the Ordinance of the Governor and Council of Lower Canada, of the second year of Her Majesty’s reign, intituled, An Ordinance for establishing an efficient system of Police in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 21 1843 An act to amend a previous piece of legislation entitled "An Ordinance for establishing an efficient system of Police in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal," reducing the penalty for certain crimes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Summary Trial of Small Causes in Lower Canada. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 19 1843 An act to establish a Commissioner's Court in Lower Canada to handle small claims. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the establishment of a better Court of Appeals in Lower Canada. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 18 1843 An act that repeals "An Act for the division of the Province of Lower Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof, and for repealing certain laws therein mentioned" and abolishes the existing Court of Appeals of Lower Canada, replacing it with a new Court of Appeals. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish the District of Gaspé, and to provide for the due administration of Justice therein. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 17 1843 An act to abolish previous legislation establishing the Inferior District of Gaspé and to establish a distinct District of Gaspé, separate from the District of Quebec with its own Courts and Judges. The Act includes the details of the establishment of courts in the district and the appointment of judges to these courts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal certain Acts and Ordinances therein mentioned, and to make better provision for the Administration of Justice in Lower Canada. 9th December 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 16 1843 An act to repeal "An Act to provide for the more easy and expeditious administration of justice in civil causes and matters involving small pecuniary value, in that part of this Province heretofore Lower Canada", and to abolish the district courts in Lower Canada, and to reform the Court of Queen's Bench including various procedures for selecting chief justices and appointing justices to the courts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to render the Judges of the Courts of King’s Bench, in that part of this Province heretofore Lower Canada, independent of the Crown. [illegible] November, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 15 1843 An act to guarantee the commissions of the current Court of King's Bench judges in the former province of Lower Canada, barring their death or removal from the bench at the behest of the legislature. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the calling and orderly holding of Public Meetings in this Province, and for the better preservation of the public peace thereat. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 7 1843 An act seeking to address the issue of violence at public meetings and large gatherings of people that lays out the definition and procedures for calling Public Meetings in the province of Canada as well as the punishments for committing various crimes while attending or in the area of a Public Meeting. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the proof of the Laws of Upper and Lower Canada, and to declare Protests of Notaries Public Evidence, in certain cases, in Upper Canada, 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 4 1843 An act designed to facilitate the proof of the Laws of Upper and Lower Canada in each of the two jurisdictions in the newly created province of Canada, while also making sure that any note, memorandum or certificate made by Notaries Public in Upper Canada would be evidence and apply in the former Lower Canada and vice versa. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the appointment of Special Constables. Passed 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 39 1843 This act extends prior legislation concerning the appointment of special constables. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.
An Act to amend the Law relating to the Practice in the Inferior Courts of Common Pleas, and render the same uniform in the several Counties. Passed 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 33 1843 This act amends prior legislation concerning inferior courts of common pleas. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.
An Act to amend an Act made and passed in the fifth year of the Reign of Her present Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled An Act to amend the Laws relating to burning or destroying Buildings and Ships. Passed 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 32 1843 This act amends prior legislation concerning the punishment of those who burn or destroy buildings and ships. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.
An Act to amend an Act made and passed in the fifth year of the Reign of Her present Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled An Act to amend the Law relating to Robbery. Passed 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 31 1843 This act amends prior legislation concerning punishment for robbery. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.
An Act to amend an Act made and passed in the fifth year of the Reign of Her present Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled An Act to amend the Act relating to Burglary. Passed 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 30 1843 This act amends prior legislation concerning punishment for burglary. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.
An Act to amend an Act made and passed in the fifth year of the Reign of Her present Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled An Act further to amend the Law relating to Offences against the Person. Passed 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 29 1843 This act amends various sections of prior legislation regarding punishment for offences against the person. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.