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An Act to amend the Laws now in force relating to Trespasses, and to make further regulations to prevent the same. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 14 1821 This act repeals exisiting laws regarding tresspass and creates new regulations for fines regarding animal tresspass and regulations or fences and other property dividers. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act for altering the times of holding the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Courts of Common Pleas, in the County of Northumberland, and for enlarging the times of the sitting of the said Courts. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 11 1821 This act changes the times when certain Northumberland County courts are in session. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act to continue an Act passed in the fifty-fifth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act to repeal an Act passed in the fifty-fourth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled ‘An Act to supply in certain cases the want of County Courts in this Province” and to make further provision for proceeding to Outlawry in certain cases therein mentioned. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 9 1821 This Act extends the previous Act, whose name is mentioned in this Act's title, for another eight years plus the time to the conclusion of the following sitting of the Legislature. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace in the County of Northumberland, in their General Sessions, to levy an assessment on the said County, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the repairs of the Gaol and Court House, and for payment of the County Debt. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 9 1821 This act allows Northumberland County justices to raise funds to repair the county jail and court house. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act relative to the Service of Process issuing out of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench and the several District Courts in this Province. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 7 1821 This Act stipulates that only sheriffs and their employees will qualify for reimbursement for travel or other expenses incurred in providing legal service in situations where such is requested in stead of the services of a less qualified official more locally. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the erection of a Court House and Gaol in the County of Westmorland. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 7 1821 This act gives the justices of the peace of Westmorland County the authority to fund and supervise the construction of a county jail and court house. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act to grant a further sum of money to complete the Common Gaol and Court Hall at New-Carlisle, in the Inferior District of Gaspé. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 20 1821 An Act to grant a further sum of two thousand one hundred pounds towards completing Common Gaol and Court Hall's construction at New-Carlisle, in the Inferior District of Gaspé. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend to the Town of Three-Rivers certain provisions, contained in an Ordinance, passed in the twenty-seventh year of His late Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Ordinance to explain and amend an Ordinance for establishing Courts of Criminal Jurisdiction in the Province of Quebec.” (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 15 1821 An Act to extend the provisions from an Ordinance passed in 1787 relating to the appointment of constables to the Town of Trois-Rivières. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a further sum of money to complete the Court House for the District of Three-Rivers. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 14 1821 An Act to grant an additional sum not exceeding three thousand four hundred and one pounds, eight shillings and three pence to the purpose of completing the Court House for the District of Trois-Rivières. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue for a limited time two certain Acts therein-mentioned, relating to Houses of Correction in the several Districts in this Province. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 13 1821 An Act to further continue a former Act from 1817, amended in 1818, and continued in 1819 that provided temporary Houses of Correction in several districts, including the District of Quebec, District of Montreal, and District of Trois-Rivières. The 1818 Act revised the budget for each district's temporary gaol and provides an annual allowance to the Committees appointed to superintend the Houses of Correction in the Districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières for the purposes described. By the 1817 Act committees are required to give an annual report of their expenses and processes by which the committees are to be appointed and proceed were also outlined. The act is to expire in 1823. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal and amend certain parts of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for the Division of the Province of Lower-Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof, and for repealing certain Laws therein-mentioned.” (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 8 1821 An Act to repeal certain articles from an Act from 1793 that divided Lower Canada into three districts and established a court of King's Bench in each. This Act repeals and replaces the terms by which any Writ of Habeas shall be made returnable. Under this Act, the powers and authority granted to Chief Justices under the original Act may also be excercied by Puisné Justices and Provincial Judges.
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An Act further to continue for a limited time an Act passed in the fifty-seventh year of the reign of his late Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to facilitate the administration of Justice in certain small matters therein-mentioned, in the Country Parishes.” (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 3 1821 An Act to continue a former act by the same name passed in 1817 and continued in 1821. The 1817 Act granted the authority for Justices of the Peace to administer cases in country parishes pertaining to fences or ditches on property lines and damage to livestock. Processes by which these cases are to be heard were outlined in this former Act. This Act is set to expire in 1823. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the summary Trial of certain small causes in the Country Parishes of this Province. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 2 1821 An Act outlining how trials concerning the recovery of certain debts are to run in the province's counties and parishes, excepting the Counties of Quebec and Montreal, and the Town and Parish of Trois-Rivières. The Act describes how summons shall be served, several stipulations on where court can be held, and the duties of commissioners who are to be appointed by this Act. Forms of summons, warrant of execution, and subpoena are included. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate and establish Fees in the Court of Chancery. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 40 1821 This act lists the various fees to be charged by officials for services offered by the court of chancery. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act in addition to, and alteration of, an Act, made and passed in the present Session of the General Assembly, entitled, “An Act to extend the Laws and Ordinances of the Province of Nova-Scotia to the Island of Cape Breton.” 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 28 1821 This act was not published. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to continue an Act for establishing a Bridewell or House of Correction for the County of Halifax, and for providing a Police Office in said Town, with proper Officers to attend the same. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 26 1821 This act was not published. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to continue an Act, entitled, “An Act for the Summary Trial of Actions;” and also, the Act in addition to and in amendment thereof. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 14 1821 This act was not published. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to continue the several Acts, for regulating the Summary Trial of Actions before His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 8 1821 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the Laws and Ordinances of the Province of Nova-Scotia to the Island of Cape-Breton. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 5 1821 This act applies the laws of Nova Scotia to Cape Breton now that the island has been re-integrated into the province of Nova Scotia. Two courts are established, one in Sydney and the other at Arichat, and regulations surrounding how the courts will operate are established by the act. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to continue an Act for establishing a Bridewell or House of Correction, for the County of Halifax, and for providing a Police Office in the said Town, with proper Officers to attend the same. 60 George III – Chapter 27 1820 A continuation of an act first passed in 1815, which established a bridewell in Halifax, a type of jail for offenders who commit petty crimes. Early Canadiana Online