Legislation by Concept: Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act relating to the Law of Evidence. Passed 13th April 1859. 22 Victoria Chapter 20 1859 This Act details the handling of foreign evidence. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1859. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1859.
An Act to regulate the time of holding the Circuit Courts in the Counties of Sunbury, Kent, and Saint John. Passed 13th April 1859. 22 Victoria Chapter 19 1859 This Act regulates the time and date for holding the circuit courts in Sundbury, Kent, and Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1859. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1859.
An Act to Amend and Simplify the Practice of the Northern and Southern Circuit Courts of this Island. (Passed 20th April, 1859.) 22 Victoria Chapter 5 1859 This act further defines the best practices to be used by the Northern and Southern Circuit courts of the province, including the delegation of specific responsibilities to certain officials, and the forms to be completed by the courts for certain proceedings. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the Practice on the Equity Side of the Supreme and Circuit Courts. (Passed 20th April, 1859.) 22 Victoria Chapter 4 1859 This act represents in detail the practices of the supreme and circuit courts when it comes to suits of equity in order to simplify procedures and make them more homogeneous in practice across districts. Forms to be used by court officials are included. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Remove Doubts respecting the Constitution of the Supreme Court. (Passed 20th April, 1859.) 22 Victoria Chapter 3 1859 This act clarifies how certain cases are to be heard before the Supreme Court of the province, particularly in cases where certain judges are absent due to illness or other reasons. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act to regulate the Circuit Courts and Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and Sittings after Term. Passed 21st March 1859. 22 Victoria Chapter 2 1859 This Act changes the date on which the circuit court shall be held. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1859. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1859.
An Act relating to the administration of Justice in the County of York. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 52 1858 This Act details the funds devoted to administering justice, and recording of trials. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to authorize investigation in cages of Fire in the City of Saint John and Parish of Portland in the County of Saint John. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 48 1858 This Act authorizes the inquiry into suspicious fires, detailing the interviewing of witnesses and penalty for false witness. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to continue certain Acts for the support of the Police of the City of Saint John, and for other purposes. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 44 1858 This Act extends the deadline of previous acts concerning the jurisdiction and support of the police of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act relating to Dower. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 25 1858 This Act details the proceedings in the case of dower, including conduct of the jury and award of funds. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act in addition to Chapter 113, of Title XXX, of the Revised Statutes, “Of Judgments, Executions, and Proceedings thereon.” Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 24 1858 This Act details the process of judgement, when set aside. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act in amendment of the Criminal Law. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 22 1858 This Act details the punishment for assault, larceny, and other capital felonies, as well as the conduct of juries and imprisoned witnesses. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act relating to the Action of Ejectment. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 21 1858 This Act abolishes proceedings and provides new rules of conduct. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to amend the Practice of the Law. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 20 1858 This Act alters the practice of law, changing the process of handling writs, bills, and bail. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to amend the Law for the relief of Insolvent Debtors. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 17 1858 This Act alters previous laws concerning insolvent debtors, detailing the powers of the clerks of the peace concerning the management, release, and payment. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to alter the times for holding the Circuit Courts in the Counties of Westmorland and Albert. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 16 1858 This Act changes the dates and times for holding circuit courts. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to Establish the Fees and Costs chargeable in the several Police Offices and Courts of Session in this Colony. (Passed 10th May, 1858.) 21 Victoria Chapter 12 1858 This act defines various fees to be paid to court officials for different services rendered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to compel the attendance of Witnesses under Commissions from other Countries, and in further amendment of the Law of Evidence. Passed 12th March 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 3 1858 This Act authorizes the production of papers documenting the conduct of witnesses. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to provide for defraying certain expenses of the Civil Government of the Province. Passed 1st July 1857. 21 Victoria Chapter 2 Session 3 1857 This act defrays the costs of various expenses incurred by the provincial government. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1587. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1857.
An Act to alter the time of holding the Circuit Court in the County of Charlotte. Passed 26th March 1857. 20 Victoria Chapter 5 Session 2 1857 This act specifies that the Charlotte county circuit court shall be held the first Tuesday of August every year. Early Canadiana Online