Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to explain and amend the Law in Lower Canada, respecting Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes. 30th August, 1850. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 62 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1849 act which redefines how promissory notes and their value can be determined or disputed, whether they are of domestic or foreign origin. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the hunting of Deer at improper seasons of the year, and further to amend the laws for the preservation of Game. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 61 | 1851 | This act establishes various regulations for the hunting of deer and other wild game in Upper Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Law of Lower Canada as regards the District or Circuit in which actions or proceedings affecting real property may be brought, and to make further provision as to eases in which Absentees may be parties. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 60 | 1851 | This act specifies court proceedings by which property can be sold or seized when the owner is absent from Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal in part and to amend an Act, intituled, An Act for the better protection of the Lands and property of the Indians in Lower Canada. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 59 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1850 act which defines the rights held by the indigenous peoples of Lower Canada to their lands and the resources on those lands, as well as the consequences for those who use those resources without the proper permissions. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to allow Notaries to call meetings of relations and friends, in certain cases, without being thereto specially authorized by a Judge. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 58 | 1851 | This act permits notaries to call family members together for various purposes when the need arises. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to remove doubt as to Municipal Corporate Bodies acquiring Public Works without the limits of such Municipalities. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 57 | 1851 | This act clarifies a past act called "An Act for the better management of the Public Debt, Accounts, Revenue and Property," which makes it possible for municipalities to purchase public works owned by private corporations. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to extend the period for payment of Fees on Crown Patents, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 56 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1849 act, which changed how public lands are granted and registered. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue for a limited time an Act intituled, An Act to encourage the establishment of and regulate Savings Banks in this Province. 30th August,, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 55 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1841 which protects savings banks and promoted their establishment in the province. This includes regulations of banks daily operations and what they must report to the government. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend and consolidate the Laws affording protection to Magistrates and others in the performance of public duties. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 54 | 1851 | This act standardizes various past acts relating to the responsibilities of Magistrates. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the further amendment of the Laws relating to the Public Works in this Province. 30th August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 53 | 1851 | This is an amendment to the act which establishes the provincial board of works. | Early Canadiana Online |