Legislation by Concept: Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to Regulate the Terms of the Sittings of the Inferior Courts of Common Pleas in this Province, and to Enlarge the Jurisdiction of the same, and for the Summary Trials of Certain Actions. 35 George III Chapter 2 1795 This act creates additional sitting times for various courts throughout the province. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1795. Fredericton: Christopher Sower, 1795.
An Act to explain and amend an Act made in the thirty-fourth year of the reign of his present Majesty, intituled “An Act for the division of the Province of Lower-Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof and for repealing certain Laws therein mentioned.” 35 George III – Chapter 1 1795 This act allows the provincial judge at Gaspé to return cases to the court of King's Bench at Quebec. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act for the more Easy and Speedy Recovery of Small Debts. 35 George III Chapter 1 1795 This act establishes a system for the recovery of small debts, and punishment for those who refuse to abide by it. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1795. Fredericton: Christopher Sower, 1795.
An Act to amend, and reduce into one Act, the several Acts made by the General Assembly, relating to the Office of Sheriffs; and also for altering the form of the Summons heretofore used. 35 George III – Chapter 1 1795 This act consolidates several past acts regarding the appointment of sheriffs in the province. Their responsibilities and duties are all specified in this one act, as well as the eligibility which must be met by persons who are being considered for the office of sheriff. Early Canadiana Online
Acte pour lever les doutes qui pourroient s’élever touchant la validité de certaines procédures dans les Termes supérieurs de la cour du Banc du Roi à Montréal. 35 George III – Chapitre 10 1795 Cet acte renforce la validité des procès de la cour suprème du Banc du Roi à Montréal. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
Acte qui explique et amende un Acte fait dans la trente-quatriéme année du règne de sa présente Majesté, intitulé “Acte qui divise la Province du Bas-Canada, qui amende la judicature d’icelle, et qui rappelle certaines loîx y mentionnées. 35 George III – Chapitre 1 1795 Cet acte permet l'appointement d'un juge provincial pour le comté de Gaspé, et spécifie les responsabilités judiciaires de ce banc judiciaire. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act to remove any doubts that may arise regarding the validity of certain proceedings in the Superior Terms o the Court of King’s Bench at Montreal. 33 George III – Chapter 10 1795 This act reinforces the validity of proceedings of the superior terms of the court of King's Bench at Montreal. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act to provide for the Summary Trial of Actions heretofore vested in His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. 34 George III – Chapter 16 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable the Justices of the Peace, and Grand Jury, for the District of Colchester, to assess the Inhabitants of the Townships of Truro, Onslow, and Londonderry, as also the Inhabitants on the lower Settlement of Sewack [Stewiack], Shubenaccadie [Shubenacadie], Gay’s River, and the Settlers on the Road leading from Truro to Gay’s River, for the repairs of the said Road. 34 George III – Chapter 13 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for providing for the Trial of Issues, by Justices of Nisi Prius, in the Counties of Sydney, Lunenburg, Queen’s County, and Shelburne. 34 George III – Chapter 10 1794 This act establishes the court of the king's bench to four new counties in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend certain parts of an Act passed in the thirty-second Year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An act for building a Gaol and Court House in every District throughout this Province, and for altering the names of the said Districts.” 34 George III Chapter 10 1794 This act authorizes the building of a jail and courthouse in both Cornwall and New Johnston. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for altering the Time of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, for the County of Cumberland, in the Spring of the Year. 34 George III – Chapter 6 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for altering the Time of holding the Supreme Court in the County of Cumberland. 34 George III – Chapter 5 1794 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Altering the Times of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace in the County of Charlotte. 34 George III Chapter 4 1794 This act changes the times in which Charlotte County courts are in session Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1794. Brookville, NB: Christopher Sower, 1794.
An Act to authorize the Governor or Lieutenant-Governor to licence Practitioners in the Law. 34 George III Chapter 4 1794 This act authorizes the governor or lieutenant governor to license advocates and attorneys. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to establish a Court for the Cognizance of Small Causes in each and every District of this Province. 34 George III Chapter 3 1794 This act establishes courts for the cognizance of small causes in every district in the province. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for apprehending Persons in Any County or Place upon Warrants granted by the Justices of the Peace of Any Other County. 34 George III Chapter 2 1794 This act makes any local warrant issued by a Justice of the Peace apply provincially, ensuring that none can escape a warrant's authority by leaving the county or city it was issued in. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1794. Brookville, NB: Christopher Sower, 1794.
An Act to establish a Superior Court of Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction, and to regulate the Court of Appeal. 34 George III Chapter 2 1794 This act establishes a court of King's Bench for the province of Upper Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for the Regulation of Juries. 34 George III Chapter 1 1794 This act stipulates that the clerk of the peace in every district in the province should yearly produce a list of inhabitants eligible to serve on juries. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to amend an Act, passed in the sixth Year of his present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act for regulating the Times and Places for holding the several Courts of Justice therein named," and also to enable the Supreme Court to alter and fix the Returns of Writs. 33 George III – Chapter 17 1793 This act allows the supreme court at Halifax to extend past the original fourteen days previously allotted for its operation, as the court sees fit, along with other changes to relating to how court documents are issued. Early Canadiana Online