Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to abolish Imprisonment for Debt, and for the punishment of Fraudulent Debtors, in Lower-Canada, and for other purposes. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 42 | 1849 | This act abolishes the imprisonment of debtors, as it does not actually contribute to the reimbursement of creditors. It also enacts various other new measures which inform how creditors can pursue their debtors. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to define the mode of proceeding before the Courts of Justice in Lower-Canada, in matters relating to the protection and regulation of Corporate rights and to Writs of Prerogative, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 41 | 1849 | This act clarifies how to proceed in court against private corporations and corporate bodies. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Law relative to the administration of Justice in Gaspé. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 40 | 1849 | This act amends various laws relating to the administration of the courts of Gaspé, including the jurisdiction of its superior court, the time at which certain courts will be seated, and other measures. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to correct an error in an Act of the present Session relative to the Judicature of Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 39 | 1849 | This act corrects a clerical error in a past act, which misstated the judicial jurisdiction of the County of Missisquoi. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Laws relative to the Courts of Original Civil Jurisdiction in Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 38 | 1849 | This act reforms various aspects of all levels of the judicature of Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to establish a Court having jurisdiction in Appeals and Criminal Matters, for Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 37 | 1849 | This act establishes a court of appeals in Lower Canada, defining its jurisdiction, responsibilities, what cities in Lower Canada will have courts of appeal, and various other matters. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to exempt Firemen, after a certain number of years’ service as such, from Militia and other duties. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 36 | 1849 | This act exempts firemen from performing militia duties after serving for seven years, in order to encourage more people to serve as firemen. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal certain Acts therein mentioned, and to make better provision respecting the admission of Land Surveyors and the Survey of Lands in this Province. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 35 | 1849 | This act repeals various past acts regarding the practice of land surveying, and replaces them with new laws regulating land surveyors, including their apprenticeships and credentials. It also defines specific consequences for those who would destroy survey markers. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to make provision for the Management of the Post-Office Department whenever it shall the transferred to the Provincial Government. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 34 | 1849 | This act provides for a provincial postage service, similar to other similar postage services which have been implemented in other British North American colonies. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to indemnify Members of the Legislative Assembly for their expenses in attending the Sessions of the Legislature. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 33 | 1849 | This act provides for the various expenses incurred by the members of the provincial legislative assembly, while attending the house of assembly meetings. | Early Canadiana Online |