Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)

Displaying 1311 - 1320 of 1978 entries
Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to provide for the Sale and Disposition of the Real Estate of Infants in certain cases therein mentioned. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 72 1849 This act makes provisions for the management of the property owned by minors and held in trust by guardians. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to simplify the transfer of Real Property in Upper-Canada, and to render certain rights and interests therein liable under execution. 30th Map, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 71 1849 This act refines the definition of real estate ownership in order to simplify property transfer and disputes among creditors and debtors. It includes definitions of terms and requirements for transfer and registration. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to improve the Law of Evidence in Upper-Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 70 1849 This act prevents anyone offered as a witness in a trial from being excluded from offering testimony for any reason. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize Attachments against Personal Property, for sums of ten pounds and under in certain cases in Upper-Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 69 1849 This act makes it possible for creditors to make claims against the personal property of debtors. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and extend the provisions of the Act of this Province, intituled, An Act to allow the issuing of Testatum Writs of Capias ad respondendum, in the several Districts of Upper-Canada, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 68 1849 This act allows for the Deputy-Clerk of the Crown for each district of Upper-Canada to write testatum writs of capias ad respondendum, which are writs calling for a defendant who has failed to appear in court to answer to a civil suit against them. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to reduce the Expense of Proceedings in Upper-Canada against the Property of Absconding or Concealed Debtors. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 67 1849 This act amends prior legislation regarding the requirements that must be fulfilled by creditors proceeding against debtors, in order to make these proceedings less costly for the creditors. Early Canadiana Online
An Act, to amend and extend the provisions of the Act of this Province, intituled, An Act to amend, consolidate and reduce into one Act the several Laws now in force, establishing or regulating the practice of the District Courts in the several Districts of that part of this Province formerly Upper-Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 66 1849 This act consolidates and amends several past acts regarding the practice and jurisdiction of the district courts of Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to increase the Salary of the Reporter of the Court of Chancery in Upper-Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 65 1849 This act increases the salary of the reporter of the court of Chancery in Upper Canada to one hundred pounds per annum. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the more effectual Administration of Justice in the Court of Chancery of the late Province of Upper-Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 64 1849 This act amends various procedures in the court of Chancery of Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make further provision for the Administration of Justice, by the establishment of an additional Superior Court of Common Law and also a Court of Error and Appeal, in Upper-Canada, and for other purposes. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 63 1849 This act establishes two new superior courts, one for common law, and another for appeals. The act establishes procedures and jurisdiction for both, as well as the forms for writs. Early Canadiana Online