Legislation by Concept: Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for the relief of Philippe Aubert De Gaspé. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 83 1841 An Act to free Philippe Aubert De Gaspe from Quebec's Common Gaol as he surrendered all his property to the crown and is confined to Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to permit Robert John Turner to practise as Solicitor in the Court of Chancery. 17th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 82 1841 An Act which makes Robert John Turner of Kingston, who has eighteen years experience in the courts, a solicitors in the Court of Chancery. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to increase the sum which may be raised, under a certain Act therein mentioned, for defraying the cost of certain Public Buildings in the County of Simcoe. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 78 1841 An Act that allows Simcoe County get a loan of an additional three thousand pounds to pay for the construction of the court house and gaol. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize a further Loan to complete the Building of the Court House and Gaol for the intended District of Dalhousie. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 76 1841 An Act to allow the district of Dalhousie to raise property taxes by one penny on the pound for fifteen years and to get a loan of six thousand pounds to complete construction of the gaol and court house. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to confirm a certain arrangement entered into by the Magistrates of the Districts of Gore and Wellington. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 75 1841 An Act that confirms the deal between the districts of Wellington and Gore. It states that the magistrates of Wellington will pay the magistrates of Gore three hundred pounds for the construction of the gaol and court house. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to render the Penitentiary erected near Kingston, in the Midland District, the Provincial Penitentiary for Canada. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 69 1841 An Act to make the penitentiary near Kingston in Midland District the Provincial Penitentiary of Canada. It will continue to house convicts from the area formerly known as Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for consolidating and amending the Statutes in this Province relative to Offences against the person. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 27 1841 An Act which consolidates and amends previous statues related to offenses against the person. This includes murder, accessory to murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, assault, abortion, buggery, rape, sexual abuse, and stopping someone from worshiping. It also includes a definition for a death or assault due to defense and what punishments each crime receives. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for consolidating and amending the Laws in this Province relative to Malicious Injuries to Property. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 26 1841 An Act which consolidates and amends previous acts related to arson, and damage to property and goods. This includes both private and public property. The Act outlines how cases are brought before the court, the punishments for specific crimes, and how the punishment is enacted. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for consolidating and amending the Laws in this Province, relative to Larceny and other Offences connected therewith. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 25 1841 An Act which outlines the punishments for cases of larceny, burglary, robbery, threats of robbery, extortion, and embezzlement. It also states how Justices of the Peace must report the convictions. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for improving the administration of Criminal Justice in this Province. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 24 1841 An Act that outlines the Criminal Justice system in United Canada. Includes perimeters for allowing someone to have bail in the case of a felony and to provide better provisions for taking examinations, information, bailments and having a proper trial. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide temporarily for the administration of Justice in the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 22 1841 An Act to temporarily create a court for the Magdelen Islands which will see all personal causes where the amount sought after is less than twenty five pounds. The court was held in Amherst Harbour for ten days in June. Early Canadiana Online
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. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 20 1841 An Act to create a district court system for civil causes and small claims in former Lower Canada. The area is divided into local jurisdictions except for Gaspe and in each one there is a district court. The Act outlines the way that the system will operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to require Justices of the Peace to make returns of Convictions and Fines, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 21th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 12 1841 An Act which outlines how fines will be reported by the Justice of the Peace to the General Quarter Session in writing. The Clerk of the Peace will then collect, file, and publish them in the district Newspaper. It also states how the fees will be collected by the Courts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend the Laws now in force in that part of this Province formerly Upper Canada regulating the District Courts. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 8 1841 Altered and amended Laws in force in the former Upper Canada District Courts. Amends the fees payable to the Judges and Clerks of the court along with the receipt of fees by Judges, Clerks, and Sheriffs for their duties and services. Gives job expectations and limitations along with wages. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the Despatch of Business in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Upper Canada. 17th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 5 1841 Act which allows the Court of the Queen's Bench of Upper Canada to sit in Banc on Tuesday and Wednesday of the second week after the end of each term. They are to give judgement only and rules and orders in matters moved and argued in said court. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal the Laws now in force in that part of this Province, formerly Upper Canada, for the recovery of Small Debts, and to make other provisions therefor. 27th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 3 1841 To repeal an Act passed in the third year of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, entitled, An Act to repeal part of amend and reduce to one Act of Parliament, the several Laws now in force in this Province for the recovery of Small Debts, and to extend the jurisdiction of the Court of Requests within the same, in former Upper Canada. Outlines the new Small Debts court system including the appointment of six divisions in each judicial district, appointment of Clerks, Bailiffs, Deputies, and Treasurers. Also, gives details of the job expectations, limitations, and wages. Dictates how the courts will operate when dealing with small debt recovery. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to amend a certain Ordinance therein-mentioned. 4 Victoria Chapter 2 (Session 6) 1840 This Ordinance corrects an error in the first chapter of this Session wherein the wrong Ordinance was referred to in "An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance of the Legislature of this Province, made and passed in the fourth year of Her Majesty’s Reign, intituled, ‘An Ordinance to establish new Territorial Divisions of Lower Canada, and to alter and amend the Judicature, and provide for the better and more efficient administration of Justice throughout this Province.'" The Ordinance that should have been amended was the 1840 Ordinance “An Ordinance to provide for the more easy and expeditious administration of Justice, in civil causes and matters involving small pecuniary value and interest throughout this Province." Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to amend a certain Ordinance of the Legislature of this Province, made and passed in the fourth year of the Reign of Her Majesty, intituled, “An Ordinance to establish new Territorial Divisions of Lower Canada, and to alter and amend the Judicature, and provide for the better and more efficient administration of Justice throughout this Province;” and also a certain other Ordinance of the same Legislature, made and passed in the same year, intituled, “An Ordinance to provide for the more easy and expeditious administration of Justice, in civil causes and matters involving small pecuniary value and interest, throughout this Province.” 4 Victoria Chapter 1 (Session 6) 1840 This Ordinance amends two Ordinances passed in 1840 relating to the Court of the King's Bench, Court of Queen's Bench, and the Court of Common Pleas. This Ordinance is made permanent. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the more effectual prevention of Trespasses and protection of Timber growing on the Crown Lands within this Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 77 1840 This act prohibits unauthorized harvesting of timber on crown lands, and establishes penalties for those who do so. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to amend the Law of Evidence in regard to the proof of Records and Letters Patent. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 65 1840 This act attempts to streamline the process by which evidence in certain cases is presented to certain courts. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.