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An Act to shorten and simplify the forms of Pleading in the Supreme and Central Circuit Courts, and to render them more adapted than at present to the discovery and determination of the peal points in dispute between the parties to a suit. (Passed 13th April, 1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 10 1864 This act changes the procedures around discovery and determination in court disputes between parties in an attempt to shorten these proceedings and make them simpler. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to improve and simplify the Practice on the Common Law side of the Supreme and Central Circuit Courts, and to Consolidate the Laws relating to the same. (Passed April 13,1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 9 1864 This act is a large-scale renewal of the practice of common-law in the provincial courts. It redefines how various courts are to handle cases, the responsibilities of court officials, the oaths to be taken by court officials, standardized forms to be filled out, and many other measures. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the Issuing of Warrants by Justices of the Peace, and in aid of Police Officers and Constables in the execution of their duties. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 8 1864 This Act adds to a previous act on civil suits. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to provide for the more easy Recovery of certain Claims against the Government, of this Colony. (Passed 13th April, 1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 8 1864 This act lays out procedures for private individuals to pursue financial claims against the provincial government, with the aim of making such processes simpler. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to Chapter 137, Title xxxvii, of the Revised Statutes, ‘ Of the jurisdiction of Justices in Civil Suits.’ Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 7 1864 This Act adds to a previous act on civil suits. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to Amend an Act passed in the Twenty- first Year of the Reign of Her present Majesty, entitled “An Act to provide for the Appointment of Surveyors of Shipping in this Island, and for other purposes connected therewith.” (Passed April 13, 1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 7 1864 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1858 which permits the governor to appoint surveyors of shipping across the province, who will be authorized to charge fees on incoming vessels based on their size as authorized by the imperial act "the Merchant Shipping Act of 1851." Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Larceny and other similar offences. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 6 1864 This Act defines the laws on larceny, including robbery, violent entry, and embezzlement. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to explain an Act intituled An Act to amend the Act relating to the administration of Justice in Equity. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 5 1864 This Act clarifies a previous act relating to the administration of justice. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act further to amend the Law relating to offences against the person. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 4 1864 This Act details the laws on child abandonment, abortion, and divorce and remarriage. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act for Granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for Constructing and Repairing Roads, Streets and Bridges within this Colony. (Passed April 13, 1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 3 1864 This act grants various sums of money to construct, repair, and maintain various roadways throughout the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Amend and Consolidate the Laws of the Customs. (Passed 13th April, 1864.) 27 Victoria Chapter 2 1864 This act consolidates numerous past acts concerning the collection of duties in the province, clarifying who is responsible for collecting duties, public holidays to be kept by duty officers, and penalties for breaking the regulations placed on officers charged with the collection of duties. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the repair and improvement of Roads and Bridges, and other Public Works and Services. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 2 1864 This Act details the steps for repair of roads, including the funds designated, management appointed, and shares divided. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to provide for defraying certain expenses of the Civil Government of the Province. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 1 1864 This Act details the budget for the Civil Government, including the funds designated to education, natural resources, and public infrastructure. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to continue an Act intituled An Act to provide for the attendance and examination on oath of Witnesses before the Legislature or Committees thereof. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 24 1863 This act extends the terms of an 1860 act concerning the examinations of witnesses before government committees until 1870. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act relating to the admission of Attorneys of the Supreme Court. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 23 1863 This act changes the terms of study for law students. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act relating to Securities to be given by Deputy Treasurers in this Province. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 22 1863 This act allows for local deputy treasurers to execute security bonds. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act relating to the Accounts of Commissioners for Sick and Disabled Seamen. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 21 1863 This act establishes a new regulations for the registering of accounts for the commissioners for sick and disabled seamen. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act for Granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for defraying the Expenses of the Civil Government of this Colony, for the Year ending the Thirty-first Day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-three, and for other Purposes. (Passed 25th March, 1863.) 26 Victoria Chapter 20 1863 This act grants various sums of money to individuals who have served the government across the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to amend the Law relating to Courts of Probate. Passed 20th April 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 20 1863 This act establishes a system to grant licences allowing the sale of the property of deceased persons. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to Indemnify His Excellency Governor Sir Alexander Bannerman, for certain sums of Money advanced by him from the Colonial Treasury, for the service of the Colony. (Passed 25th March, 1863.) 26 Victoria Chapter 19 1863 This act secures the governor of the province against legal repercussions for funds he advanced from the colonial treasury in order to pay certain provincial expenses. Early Canadiana Online