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An Act to afford relief to John Wagstaff of the Town of Niagara, Tin-smith. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 28 1821 This Act permits John Wagstaff of Niagara to remove buildings from property of his that was vested in the Crown according to previous legislation concerning aliens and property ownership. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to remunerate the Surveyor General for certain services. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 21 1821 This Act provides for 154 pounds, four shillings, and two pence to be made available to the Crown for the payment of the Surveyor General of Upper Canada for work completed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Rector, Church Wardens, and Vestry of Saint Andrews Church, in the Parish of Saint Andrews, to convey a certain piece of Glebe Land of the said Parish, and to dispose of the money arising from the sale thereof, in the purchase of other Lands. Passed the 20th of March, 1823. 2 George IV Chapter 16 1821 This act allows the a St. Andrews church to sell land previously granted to it by the government. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act to amend the Laws now in force relating to Trespasses, and to make further regulations to prevent the same. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 14 1821 This act repeals exisiting laws regarding tresspass and creates new regulations for fines regarding animal tresspass and regulations or fences and other property dividers. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act to enable Married Women more conveniently to convey their Real Estate. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 14 1821 This Act allows female property owners to sell their real estate by meeting with a Quarter Sessions of the Peace rather than requiring that they meet with the Court of King's Bench or a judge. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act passed in the fifty-ninth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act for vesting in Commissioners the Estates of certain Traitors and also the Estates of Persons declared Aliens by an Act passed in the fifty-fourth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled ‘An Act to declare certain persons therein described Aliens and to vest their Estates in His Majesty, and for applying the proceeds thereof towards compensating the Losses which His Majesty’s Subjects have sustained in consequence of the late war, and for ascertaining and satisfying the lawful debts and claims thereupon.” Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 6 1821 This Act allows Commissioners to vest in bona fide purchasers, title to the lands they have purchased that previously belonged to landholders now deemed to be aliens. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to partition the Common of the Seigneurie of Boucherville, among the persons having a right of Commonage in the said Common. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 17 1821 An Act to partition the tract of land called the Common in the Seigneurie of Boucherville among the proprietors of that land. The processes by which the land will be partitioned out is described, including how a commissioner will be appointed for this purpose and their duties. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of an Act, passed in the first year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act in addition to and amendment of an Act, entitled, ‘An Act for preventing Trespasses.’” 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 6 1821 This act was not published. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to enable the Proprietors of Wilderness Lands in the Township of Truro, to open Roads through the same. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 3 1821 This act makes provisions for roads to be built to several undeveloped lots surrounding the town of Truro. The labour is to be undertaken by the proprietor of these lots, and the value of said labour is to be determined by surveyors, who will determine the value of the lots for the purpose of sale. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to continue several Acts of the General Assembly that are near expiring. Passed the 20th of March 1820. 60 George III Chapter 4 1820 This act makes several pieces of legislation nearing expiration perpetual. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1820. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1820.
An Act to authorise George Le Pallieur to sell a certain Lot of Ground in his possession, entailed upon the Heirs of the late Charles Le Pallieur, situate on Saint Joseph Street, in the City of Montreal. (24th April, 1819.) 59 George III Chapter 24 1819 An act authorising George Le Pallieur to sell a plot of land he inherited from his father and specifies how the sale of this lot will be made legal. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend an Act passed in the fifty-sixty year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act to revive and continue an Act passed in the fifty-second year of His Majesty’s Reign,” entitled, “An Act to continue and amend an Act passed in the forty-eighth year of His Majesty’s Reign,” entitled, “An Act to afford relief to those Persons who may be entitled to claim Lands, in this Province, as Heirs or Devisees of the Nominees of the Crown, in cases where no Patent hath issued for such Lands, and further to extend the benefit of the said Act, and to continue part of the same.” Passed 12th July, 1819. 59 George III – Chapter 18 1819 This Act extends the deadlines imposed by previous acts concerning the entailment of lands. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1819. York: R. C. Horne, 1819.
An Act in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, passed in the thirty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act to enable the Inhabitants of the Town of Annapolis, and the Officers of His Majesty’s Garrison, stationed for the time being in the said Town of Annapolis, annually to nominate and appoint Supervisors to take charge of the Common appertaining to the said Town, and for other purposes therein mentioned.” 59 George III – Chapter 11 1819 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1793, which makes provisions for the maintenance of common diked marshland outside of Annapolis. The amendment outlines penalties for anyone who should destroy or damage fences or pasture animals on common land when they do not have right to that commonage. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal the several Laws now in force, relative to Levying and Collecting Rates and Assessments in this Province, and further to provide for the more equal and general Assessment of Lands and other ratable property throughout this Province. Passed 12th July, 1819. 59 George III – Chapter 7 1819 This Act repeals laws concerning real estate taxation and details the new sums to be collected on lands. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1819. York: R. C. Horne, 1819.
An Act for the more effectual punishment of Persons who shall be guilty of the Trespasses therein mentioned, in the City of Saint John. Passed the 24th of March, 1819. 59 George III Chapter 6 1819 This act makes it illegal to destroy outdoor glass lamps, and creates penalties for such actions Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1819. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1819.
An Act to secure the Inhabitants of the Inferior District of Gaspé in the possession and enjoyment of their Lands. (24th April, 1819.) 59 George III Chapter 3 1819 An act to appoint commissioners to hear applications from people holding or claiming to hold lands in the District of Gaspé in order to rule on the legitimacy of these claims. The manner in which the commissioners will be appointed, and the process by which land claims can be made, are described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of an Act, passed in the first year of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, An Act, in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, entitled, “An Act for preventing Trespasses to the town of Pictou, and the Town Plot of Dartmouth.” 58 George III – Chapter 23 1818 This Act extends the provision of a former act to Dartmouth and Pictou with the goal of keeping swine and goats out of the streets. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the opening and working His Majesty’s Coal Mines, with as little injury as possible to the Proprietors of Lands in this Province. 58 George III – Chapter 22 1818 This Act explains how coal mines can be opened within the province and the measures put in place to protect the rights of the proprietors of the land upon which mines are built as well as explain how they are to be compensated. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Trespasses. 58 George III – Chapter 21 1818 This Act outlines penalties for those found trespassing on private lands or to have damaged trees, walls, fences, or railings on common or private lands. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, passed in the fifty-second year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, An Act in further addition to the Act, relating to Wills, Legacies, and Executors, and for the settlement and distribution of the Estates and Intestates. 58 George III – Chapter 20 1818 This Act continues a former act relating to property law for an additional seven years. Early Canadiana Online