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An Act to repeal and ament certain parts of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act to establish a Court for the Cognizance of Small Causes in each and every District of this Province;” and also, of an Act passed in the thirty-seventh year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act to extend the Jurisdiction and regulate the Proceedings of the District Courts and Court of Requests.” Passed 12th July, 1819. 59 George III – Chapter 9 1819 This Act alters the fees and powers of the small claims courts previously established by a former act. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1819. York: R. C. Horne, 1819.
An Act for the more effectual punishment of Persons who shall be guilty of the Trespasses therein mentioned, in the City of Saint John. Passed the 24th of March, 1819. 59 George III Chapter 6 1819 This act makes it illegal to destroy outdoor glass lamps, and creates penalties for such actions Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1819. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1819.
An Act for establishing a Police in the Town of Niagara, in the District of Niagara, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 12th July, 1819. 59 George III – Chapter 5 1819 This Act provides funds and officers for the establishment of a police force, as well as detailing their rights, responsibilities, and conduct. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1819. York: R. C. Horne, 1819.
An Act to continue in force several Acts therein mentioned. 58 George III – Chapter 28 1818 This Act continues several acts, mainly related to the justice system, which are to remain in force until 1819. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and continue an Act, passed in the fifty-first year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, An Act for the better regulation of Solicitors and Proctors, practising in the Courts of Law and Equity in this Province. 58 George III – Chapter 19 1818 This Act continues an act intended to regulate certain officials working in the courts for an additional seven years and amends the number of years those with a bachelors degree much work as clerks. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act passed in the fifty-seventh year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to provide temporary Houses of Correction in the several Districts of this Province, and for other purposes.” (1st April, 1818.) 58 George III Chapter 14 1818 An Act amend former Act from 1817 that provided temporary Houses of Correction in several districts, including the District of Quebec, District of Montreal, and District of Trois-Rivières. This Act revises 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. This Act is to expire in 1819. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of His 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,’ and to provide more effectually for the administration of Justice in this Province.” (1st April, 1818.) 58 George III Chapter 12 1818 An Act to extend the provisions of an Act passed in 1793 which divided Lower Canada into three districts and established a court of King's Bench in each. By this Act, any Judge in the province is authorised to preside over the duties of the Chief Justice of Puisne Justices of their district in the event that they are unable to perform these duties due to illness. This Act is to expire in 1819. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act passed in the Fifty-fifth Year of His 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, 1st April, 1818. 58 George III – Chapter 11 (Session 2) 1818 This is the continuance for two years of an act first passed in 1815, which will soon expire, and which applies to the building of county courts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for new Executions to be sued against Persons who shall hereafter be delivered out of Execution by privilege of either House of the General Assembly, and for discharge of them out of whose custody such persons shall be delivered. 58 George III – Chapter 11 1818 This act concerns individuals who have been set free after having been arrested before being acquitted at trial or by judgment. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a certain sum of Money for the purpose of repairing the Common Gaol of the District of Quebec. (1st April, 1818.) 58 George III Chapter 11 1818 An Act to apply a sum not exceeding two hundred and ninety-five pounds, three shillings currency for repairing the Common Gaol in the District of Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An act to authorize the inquiry and trial of crimes and offences committed within this province, without the limits of any described township or county, to be had in any district thereof. (Passed 27th November, 1818.) 58 George III – Chapter 10 (Session 3) 1818 This act clarifies the jurisdiction of the court when crimes are committed in areas which have not been allocated to a specific town or county. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in further addition to an Act intituled, “an Act for erecting a Court House and Gaol, in the County of Northumberland,” and of the Act in addition thereto. Passed the 11th March, 1818. 58 George III Chapter 10 1818 This act allows Northumberland County justices to raise more money to complete the county court house and jail. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1818. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1818.
An Act for the Summary Trial of Actions. 58 George III – Chapter 10 1818 This Act outlines the fees and operation of the inferior courts of the province and continues a former act, “An Act for the Summary Trial of Actions” for an additional year. It explains the role of sheriffs, deputy-sheriffs, and constables in executing orders by the court and also penalties for those who do not abide by its terms. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of Money therein-mentioned, for making repairs to the Court-house in the City of Montreal. (1st April, 1818.) 58 George III Chapter 9 1818 An Act to grant a sum not exceeding twelve hundred pounds to make repairs to the Court House in the City of Montreal. Three commissioners are to be appointed to oversee these repairs. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act intituled, “an Act to authorize the Justices of the General Sessions of the Peace for the County of York, to levy an Assessment for building a County Court House.” Passed the 11th March, 1818. 58 George III Chapter 8 1818 This act gives York County justices of the Peace the authority to raise money to build a county court house. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1818. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1818.
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the fifty-seventh Year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for the better regulating the manner of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace, in the District of Yarmouth and Argyle, in the County of Shelburne.” 58 George III – Chapter 7 1818 This Act grants grand jurors the power to present the sums necessary to pay district charges for the district of Yarmouth and Argyle twice per year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the Costs in certain Cases in the Court of King's Bench. Passed 1st April, 1818. 58 George III – Chapter 4 (Session 2) 1818 This act gives greater clarity to who is responsible for paying the charges associated with bringing matters to court. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal part of an Act passed in the Fifty-sixth Year of His Majesty's Reign, entitled “An Act to alter the time of holding the Courts of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, in the London and Johnstown Districts. Passed 1st April, 1818. 58 George III – Chapter 2 (Session 2) 1818 The repeal of an act first passed in 1816, which specified the time and place at which the Courts of General Quarter Sessions would be held. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for altering the terms of holding the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and Inferior Courts of Common Pleas, in the County of Westmorland. Passed the 11th March, 1818. 58 George III Chapter 1 1818 This act changes the times when certain Westmorland County courts will be in session. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1818. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1818.
An Act to repeal in part a clause of an Act or Ordinance made and passed in the twenty-ninth year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled,“An Act to continue the Ordinances regulating the Practice of the Law, and to provide more effectually for the dispensation of Justice, and especially, in the new Districts.” (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 30 1817 An Act to repeal, in part, an Act passed in 1789 “An Act to continue the Ordinances regulating the practice of the Law and to provide more effectually for the dispensation of justice, and especially in the new Districts." By this act, any three Justices of the Peace may judge cases of petty larceny that were previously set before the Court of King’s Bench or the sittings of Commissions of Oyer and Terminer. Early Canadiana Online