Under this Act, notes in writing for sums owed to another party should have the same effect as bills of exchange in order to allow the party owed to recover such sums in court.
This Act further amends the 1763 Act, "An Act to enable the inhabitants of the several Townships in this province to maintain their poor," which was amended in the last session of parliament, to change the date that meetings are to be held as prescribed by the former Acts and to make provision for the recovery of forfeitures.
This Act makes it lawful for all merchants and traders to avoid taking suits to court by arbitration and outlines penalties for persons found disobedient to the arbitration.
This Act continues the 1765 Act, "An Act for the Summary Trial of Actions," which is to remain in force for ten years. This Act also limits the costs allowable in cases brought before the Justices of the Peace.
This Act adds to the 1758 Act, "An Act for preventing Trespasses," as amended in 1759 and 1761 and outlines the penalties for any person found destroying stone walls, fences, bars, gates, not being the land's proprietor or authorised by the proprietor. The Act also provides that horses are not to be allowed to wander at large on the peninsula of Halifax.