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An Act to improve and simplify the Practice on the Common Law side of the Supreme and Central Circuit Courts, and to Consolidate the Laws relating to the same. (Passed April 13,1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 9 1864 This act is a large-scale renewal of the practice of common-law in the provincial courts. It redefines how various courts are to handle cases, the responsibilities of court officials, the oaths to be taken by court officials, standardized forms to be filled out, and many other measures. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the Issuing of Warrants by Justices of the Peace, and in aid of Police Officers and Constables in the execution of their duties. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 8 1864 This Act adds to a previous act on civil suits. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act in addition to Chapter 137, Title xxxvii, of the Revised Statutes, ‘ Of the jurisdiction of Justices in Civil Suits.’ Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 7 1864 This Act adds to a previous act on civil suits. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act relating to Larceny and other similar offences. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 6 1864 This Act defines the laws on larceny, including robbery, violent entry, and embezzlement. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to explain an Act intituled An Act to amend the Act relating to the administration of Justice in Equity. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 5 1864 This Act clarifies a previous act relating to the administration of justice. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to amend an Act intituled An Act for establishing and maintaining a Police Force in the Town of Newcastle, in the County of Northumberland. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 41 1863 This act amends an 1862 act establishing a police force in Newcastle, Northumberland County, changing the terms by which certain suits can be prosecuted. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act in amendment of an Act intituled An Act for establishing and maintaining a Police Force in the Town of Chatham, in the County of Northumberland. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 40 1863 This act amends an 1859 act establishing a police force for Chatham, Northumberland County, to establish new regulations for how certain cases are prosecuted. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to continue the several Acts relating to the establishing and maintaining a Police Force in the Parish of Portland, in the City and County of Saint John. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 27 1863 This act continues the terms of three acts relating to the police force in the Parish of Portland until 1870. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to continue an Act intituled An Act to provide for the attendance and examination on oath of Witnesses before the Legislature or Committees thereof. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 24 1863 This act extends the terms of an 1860 act concerning the examinations of witnesses before government committees until 1870. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act relating to the admission of Attorneys of the Supreme Court. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 23 1863 This act changes the terms of study for law students. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to amend the Act relating to the administration of Justice in Equity. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 16 1863 This act creates new regulations for certain court cases. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to prevent Nuisances upon Public Highways. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 14 1863 This act creates new regulations for buildings and bartering along highways and railways, and penalties for their violation. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act in addition to an Act intituled An Act in amendment of and in addition to certain Chapters of Title viii, of the Revised Statutes, ‘Of the local government of Counties, Towns, and Parishes.’ Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 13 1863 This act alters how fines may be collected by local judges. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to make further Provision for the Punishment of Persons convicted of certain Offences under circumstances of Aggravation. (Passed 25th March, 1863.) 26 Victoria Chapter 12 1863 This act adds a sentence of private whipping not exceeding twenty five strokes for aggravated crimes (that is to say, a crime accompanied by circumstances which adds to the guilt or consequences of the crime, but above and beyond the crime itself). Women are excepted from this sentence. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Amend the Law relating to the Appointment of Sheriffs. (Passed 25th March, 1863.) 26 Victoria Chapter 11 1863 This act allows sheriffs to be appointed for as long as the government sees fit to have them serve in that role, rather than the previously prescribed one year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend Chapter 124, Title xxxiv, of the Revised Statues, 'Of Insolvent Confined Debtors.' Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 10 1863 This act creates a new provision for those incarcerated for debt to seek relief. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to Extend the Jurisdiction of the Circuit Courts of Newfoundland to the Trial of Offences committed, and of Causes of Action arising, on the Coast of Labador. (Passed 25th March, 1863.) 26 Victoria Chapter 3 1863 This act gives the courts of Newfoundland jurisdiction over criminal cases originating in coastal Labrador. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for establishing and maintaining a Police Force in the Town of Newcastle, in the County of Northumberland. Passed 23rd April 1862. 25 Victoria – Chapter 55 1862 This Act creates a police force, appointing officers, authorizing further powers, and providing funding. "Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1862. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1862."
An Act to enable the Governor and Trustees of the Madras School in New Brunswick to raise Money upon Mortgage of certain Lots of Land situate on the north side of King Square in the City of Saint John. Passed 23rd April 1862. 25 Victoria – Chapter 54 1862 This Act authorizes the Madras School to mortgage land and use the resulting funds to support the school. "Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1862. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1862."
An Act in addition to and in amendment of an Act intituled An Act establishing and maintaining a General Public Hospital in the City or County of Saint John. Passed 23rd April 1862. 25 Victoria – Chapter 42 1862 This Act establishes a General Public Hospital, detailing and assessment of the funds necessary, where to be borrowed from, and repayment of loans. "Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1862. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1862."