This act is meant to clarify which crimes should be heard before the supreme court of Newfoundland, and which should be heard before the circuit courts of the various districts of the province.
This act further defines the various court districts throughout the province, and sets limits on the appointment of court officials in those districts. It also establishes procedures to be followed by the courts for certain proceedings and pleadings, and lays out schedules to be filled out by court officials.
This act further defines the various court districts throughout the province, and sets limits on the appointment of court officials in those districts. It also establishes procedures to be followed by the courts for certain proceedings and pleadings, and lays out schedules to be filled out by court officials.
This act continues prior legislation to amend a bill providing for more summary punishment of persons committing trespasses upon square timber and other lumber.
This act confirms the application of certain portions of English criminal law in the province, particularly in regards to court jurisdictions and the authorities exercised by court officials.
This act allows for any memorial of any decree of partition made in the court of chancery to be registered in the Office of the Register for Deeds in any county.