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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in further amendment of the Law relating to Nuisances in the Parish of Portland, in the County of Saint John. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 14 (Session 2) 1837 An amendment to a law passed in the prior session extending its limits to the parts of the parish of Portland which lies beyond Marsh Creek. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the amendment of the Law and the better advancement of Justice. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 14 (Session 1) 1837 An act legislating various items relating to matters of judicial law such as bail, matters to be brought before the Supreme court versus court of Common Pleas, grounds for postponement of trial, etc. This legislation also amends previous amendments passed at various times. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the extension of the Gaol limits in the City and County of Saint John. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 13 (Session 2) 1837 An act authorizing the justices of the peace of St John to extend the limits of the city gaol to the current city limits. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act for the more effectual recovery of fines imposed upon Jurors and Officers attending the Courts of Justice in this Province. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 13 (Session 1) 1837 An act defining how fines imposed by the provincial courts are to be collected, in what time frame they are to be collected, and how they are to be administered by court officials. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for increasing the number of Constables in the City of Saint John, and for appointing special Constables in the City and County of Saint John. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 12 (Session 1) 1837 Legislation allowing for the appointment of constable in the city of Saint John, detailing who will be responsible for their appointment and what the responsibilities of said constables will be once appointed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a loan of five thousand pounds to the Saint John Water Company. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 11 (Session 2) 1837 An act allowing for the loan of sums of money by the legislative assembly to the Saint John water works. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the more effectual prevention of Fires within the City of Saint John. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 11 (Session 1) 1837 An act legislating for fire prevention measures to be taken by all buildings built in St John, and the penalties taken against those who fail to take these measures. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to and in amendment of an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate The Saint Stephen’s Whale Fishing Company.” Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 10 (Session 2) 1837 An act repealing the stated act, replacing it with one which allows a greater amount of time for payment of a specified amount of capital stocks. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the exportation of Lumber. Passed 1st March 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 10 (Session 1) 1837 An act legislating the trade of different grades of lumber, who is to determine lumber quality, how quality is to be measured, and punishments for those who should attempt to bypass these measures. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of The President, Directors and Company of the Saint Stephen’s Bank in the County of Charlotte.” Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 9 (Session 2) 1837 An amendment to an act, allowing more time for the payment of capital stocks. Early Canadiana Online