Legislation by Concept: Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to establish a Court of Probate in this Province, and also a Surrogate Court in every District thereof. 33 George III Chapter 8 1793 This act establishes a probate court for the province and surrogate courts in every district thereof. 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 fix the times and places of holding the Courts of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace within the several Districts of this Province. 33 George III Chapter 6 1793 This act sets the times and places for the courts of general sessions of the peace throughout 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 the division of the Province of Lower-Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof, and for repealing certain Laws therein mentioned. 33 George III – Chapter 6 1793 This act divides Lower Canada into three districts and establishes a court of King's Bench in each. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1793. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1793. (Session 1)
An Act to facilitate the Negotiation of Promissory Notes. 33 George III – Chapter 2 1793 This act facilitates the negotiation of promissory notes. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1793. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1793. (Session 1)
An Act to Continue sundry Acts of the General Assembly, which have expired or are near expiring. 33 George III Chapter 1 1793 This act extends acts passed in 1788 and 1791 until 1795. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1793. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1793.
Acte qui divise la Province du Bas Canada [Bas-Canada], qui amende la Judicature d’icelle, et qui rappelle certaines Loix y mentionnées. 33 George III – Chapitre 6 1793 Cet acte divise la province entre trois régions judiciale, et établi une cour du Banc du Roi en chaque. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1793. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1793. (Session 1)
Acte pour faciliter la Négociation des Billets Obligatoires. 33 George III – Chapitre 2 1793 Un acte pour faciliter la négotiation des billets, pour l'encouragement du commerce. Défini en détal la réglementation des billets promissoires, comment ils seront écrits, l'information qu'il faut inclure, leur transfert, l'intérêt et les lois d'usure, et leur collection. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1793. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1793. (Session 1)
An Act to prevent, tile inconveniences that may arise by the discontinuance of certain temporary Ordinances, passed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Executive Council. 33 George III – Chapter 3 1792 This act continues two prior temporary ordinances, one relating to causes for appeal to the executive council and the other to parole in civil suits. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act to regulate the Summary Trial of Actions before his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. 32 George III Chapter 14 1792 This Act outlines the processes by which civil actions or suits should be tried in the county of Halifax and the rotation of justices to serve. This Act is to remain in force for one year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for limiting the Duration, or Continuance, of the General Assemblies. 32 George III Chapter 10 1792 Under this Act, General Assemblies are to be held or may have continuance for seven years and no longer. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the Thirty-first year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to regulate the Times of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, in the District of Colchester,” and to enable the Grand Juries, in the said District, to assess Monies for the purpose of erecting a Court-House and Goal in said District, and for ascertaining the Boundaries for the said District. 32 George III Chapter 9 1792 This Act amends the times at which the court of common pleas and general sessions of the peace are to be held in the District of Colchester and defines the boundaries of each country within the district. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for building a Gaol and Court House in every district throughout this Province, and for altering the names of the said Districts. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This act stipulates that a jail and courthouse be erected in every district in the province. It also renames such districts. 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 enable the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in King’s County to hold the same Courts for the present Year at the Time therein mentioned. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This acr changes the sitting dates of King's County courts from February to March. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act in addition to an Act, entitled, “An Act for establishing the Times of holding an Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, in the Township of Yarmouth.” 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This Act amends a former Act by making provisions for the erection and repairing of a court house and jail. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an act intituled “An Act to prevent Frauds in the Sale of Damaged Goods imported into this Province.” 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This act continues a 1786 act until 1795. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to prevent the destruction of Sheep by Dogs. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This act establishes a fine against the owners of dogs that kill sheep, and stipulates that dogs which have frequently killed sheep be killed. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act for the more easy and Speedy Recovery of small Debts. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This act allows justices of the peace to assemble and hold a court of requests within the limits of their respective divisions for the purpose of more easily settling small debts. 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 times of holding the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in the County of Northumberland. 32 George III Chapter 4 1792 This act alters the dates Northumberland County courts are in session to ones more convenient to the public. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to abolish the Summary Proceedings of the Courts of Common Pleas in actions under Ten Pounds Sterling. 32 George III Chapter 4 1792 This act abolishes the proceedings of courts of common pleas in actions under ten pounds sterling and requires that all actions exceeding forty shillings be commenced in the same courts as those above ten pounds. 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 Trials by Jury. 32 George III Chapter 2 1792 This act establishes trial by jury in 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.