Under this Act, the 1819 Act, “An Act to secure the Inhabitants of the Inferior District of Gaspe in the possession and enjoyment of their lands,” and the 1831 Act, “An Act to make more effectual provision for the security of Titles to Real Property in the Inferior District of Gaspe,” are repealed and replaced.
This Act revives a section of the 1824 Act, An Act to render valid certain Acts, agreements in writing and Contracts, of Marriage (Contrats de Manage sous seing prive) heretofore executed in the Inferior District of Gaspe, and to provide for the want of Notaries in the said Inferior District,” for certain purposes as described.
This act allows the heirs of Peter (Pierre) Desjardins, being his two brothers and sister, to inherit his property, even though they are not natural born citizens of the empire.
This Act prevents against the fraudulent seizure of lands found to be sold frequently at Sheriff's Sales in the Province. The Act defines the penalties associated with such activities and is to remain in force until 1840.
This Act provides for the evaluation of Grosse Isle and compensation for the island's owner and lessee for their losses sustained while the island served as a Quarantine Station between 1832-1835.
This Act allows the City of Montreal to acquire the late Bazile Proulx's land for the purpose of extending the scale of their New Market. Some instructions are given as to how the new land should be developed.
This Act makes provision for sale of suspected stolen goods that were unclaimed and in the possession of Clerks of the Peace in Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières. This Act is to remain in force until 1840.