Legislation by Concept: Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to amend Chapter 138, Title XXXVII, of the Revised Statutes, “Of Summary Convictions,” so far as the same may apply to the Parish of Portland. Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 57 1856 This Act alters previous acts concerning the dispense of justice by the Police Magistrate. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
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 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 56 1856 This Act extends the deadline imposed by a previous act concerning the police force in Portland. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act relating to the Police of the City of Saint John. Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 52 1856 This Act details the conduct of the police force, the appointment of Chiefs, salaries of officers, and their rights and responsibilities, repealing previous acts inconsistent with this. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act to amend Chapter 55, of the Revised Statutes, “Of Contingencies and Accounts.” Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 49 1856 This Act alters the times allotted for Grand Juries. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act to explain and amend Chapter 137, Title XXXVII, of the Revised Statues, “Of the jurisdiction of Justices in Civil Suits.” Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 43 1856 This Act extends the jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace, their rights and responsibilities, and the review of their services. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act for better securing the liberty of the Subject. Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 42 1856 This Act provides for the better securing of prisoners, detailing the increased protection and better documentation. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act in further amendment of the Law. Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 41 1856 This Act alters previous laws concerning the treatment of criminals, handling of legal documents, and conduct of courts. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act to enable the Justices of the Supreme Court further to enlarge the Terms of the said Court. Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 40 1856 This Act authorizes Justices of the Supreme court to extend the dates and times of meetings. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act relating to the Inferior Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace for the County of Gloucester. Passed 12th April 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 23 1856 This Act details the new date, time, and conduct for the court of common pleas. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act to Provide for the Retirement of the present Sheriff of the Central District of Newfoundland. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 23 1856 This act provides an annual retirement pension of two hundred and seventy five pounds to the outgoing sheriff of the Central District of Newfoundland. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Amend the Law of Evidence. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 15 1856 This act amends the rules surrounding types of evidence which can be provided in court and how evidence is to be treated, including rules concerning spouses testifying in matters concerning each other. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Amend the Law of Insolvency. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 14 1856 This act makes amendments to the various laws regarding insolvent debtors and the measures which can be taken to pay their debts, including seizing their assets and their person. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Determine the Qualification of Jurors to serve in the Several Courts of this Island, and to Regulate the Empannelling of Jurors therein. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 13 1856 This act determines the minimum requirements which must be met by individuals who are being considered for jury duty. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act to provide for reporting and publishing the Decisions of the Supreme Court. Passed 12th April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 32 1855 This Act extends the deadline imposed by a previous act concerning the publishing of Supreme Court decisions. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act relating to Trespasses on Lands and Lumber. Passed 12th April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 26 1855 This Act details the legal process for trespassing, as well as the penalty for doing so. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act relating to the service of Process. Passed 12th April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 25 1855 This Act details the justice process and documentation. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act relating to Jurors. Passed April 12th 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 24 1855 This Act details the rights and responsibilities of jurors, as well as the funds and expenses accounted for. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act concerning Tender in Actions at Law and Suits in Equity. Passed 3rd April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 9 1855 This Act details the funds authorized for the lawsuits within courts. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to authorise the Justices of the Peace for the County of Westmorland to assess the inhabitants of the Parishes of Moncton and Salisbury for the erection of a Lock-up House for the said Parishes. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 41 1853 This Act authorizes the Justices of the Peace to assess Moncton and Salisbury up to one hundred and fifty pounds for building a lock-up house. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to authorise and empower the Justices of the Peace of the County of York to raise by loan a sufficient sum of money to enable them to erect a new Court House in the said County. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 40 1853 This Act authorizes the Justices of the Peace to borrow funds to build a court house in York county, with provisions to repay said loan. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.