Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)
Displaying 1511 - 1520 of 1978 entries
| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to regulate the Summoning of Juror in Lower Canada. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 13 | 1847 | An act which outlines how jurors are summoned to Civil and Criminal Court. It includes all land owning men between the ages of 21 to 60 years of age. The act also states who is exempt from serving on a jury. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Laws relative to the appointment of Special Constables, and for the better preservation of the Peace. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 12 | 1847 | An Act that allows Justices of the Peace to appoint Special Constables when the regular police officer cannot ensure public safety. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal a certain Act therein mentioned, and to make better provision for the Limitation of Actions in Lower Canada. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 11 | 1847 | An Act to repeal An Act for Limitation of Actions, and for avoiding the Suits in Law. The new act calls for a statue of limitation of six years and makes verbal contracts invalid. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the better protection of Merchants and others who may hereafter receive Assignments and enter into Contracts and Agreements in relation to Goods and Merchandize entrusted to Agents. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 10 | 1847 | An Act to protect merchants when entering a contract with an agent. This act makes the agent in charge of the transaction the legal owner of the merchandise. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to consolidate and amend the laws, and to repeal certain Acts relating to the crime of Forgery. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 9 | 1847 | An Act to consolidate, amend, and repeal acts related to forgery of government documents including counterfeiting currency. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue for a limited time the several Acts and Ordinances therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 8 | 1847 | An Act to continue for a limited time several acts and ordinances related to roads, finance, trade, and government structure.[Seigneury] | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to make better provision for the establishment of Municipal Authorities in Lower Canada. 28th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 7 | 1847 | An Act which outlines the removal of townships and parishes and the creation of County Municipalities in Lower Canada. This includes the structure of government, the electoral process, and also local governments at the village, town, or borough level. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for compensating the Families of Persons killed by Accident, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 6 | 1847 | An Act which outlines how a person responsible for an accident causing death must compensate the family of the deceased. This also includes those found to be aiding and abetting. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for shortening the time of Prescription in certain cases, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 5 | 1847 | An Act which outlines the property rights of individuals who live or use a part of land for an extended period of time. This also includes who is allowed to make a profit off of the land or waterways. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for preventing malicious injuries to persons and property by fire, or by explosive or destructive substances. 9th July, 1847. | 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 4 | 1847 | An Act to punish arson and the use of explosive and other destructive materials to injury a person or property. If a person is convicted of maliciously harming another person using these means they will be convicted of a felony and serve at least seven years in the Provincial Penitentiary or a maximum of three years in a Common Gaol. If a person helps another individual by supplying them the materials they are charged with a misdemeanor and face up to two years in the Common Gaol. If the person convicted is a male under eighteen years of age, they will face the regular penalty along with up to three public or private whippings. If materials are seized during a search warrant, the court will sell them. | Early Canadiana Online |