A Summary of Colonial Law, the Practice of the Court of Appeals from the Plantations, and of the Laws and Their Administration in All the Colonies: With Charters of Justice, Orders in Council, &c. ...S. Sweet, 1834 - 746 páginas |
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... criminal cases this colony is subject to the old French law . ( 9 ) It is to be observed , however , with respect to all these colonies formerly belonging to France , to Spain , and to Holland , that the law in force in each of them at ...
... criminal cases this colony is subject to the old French law . ( 9 ) It is to be observed , however , with respect to all these colonies formerly belonging to France , to Spain , and to Holland , that the law in force in each of them at ...
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... criminal matters a fit object of mercy , to extend the King's pardon to him , ( 3 ) except only in cases of murder and high treason ; and even in these cases the governor is permitted to re- prieve until the signification of the royal ...
... criminal matters a fit object of mercy , to extend the King's pardon to him , ( 3 ) except only in cases of murder and high treason ; and even in these cases the governor is permitted to re- prieve until the signification of the royal ...
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... criminal laws of England , yet the ancient code of France is cs- tablished there in all civil cases . Soon after the cession of the province of Quebec in 1763 , the law of Eng- land , both civil and criminal , was adininistered in the ...
... criminal laws of England , yet the ancient code of France is cs- tablished there in all civil cases . Soon after the cession of the province of Quebec in 1763 , the law of Eng- land , both civil and criminal , was adininistered in the ...
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... criminal prosecutions against free persons is often exclusively vested in these public functionaries . ( 5 ) In the Court of Chancery the governor is president , assisted , in some settlements , by the members of coun- cil , in which ...
... criminal prosecutions against free persons is often exclusively vested in these public functionaries . ( 5 ) In the Court of Chancery the governor is president , assisted , in some settlements , by the members of coun- cil , in which ...
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... criminal code of England when it is in force with free persons . The commissioners , however , re- ported exactly the reverse with regard to Barbadoes . ( 2 ) All the authorities agree that he was answerable for offences created by the ...
... criminal code of England when it is in force with free persons . The commissioners , however , re- ported exactly the reverse with regard to Barbadoes . ( 2 ) All the authorities agree that he was answerable for offences created by the ...
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Página 12 - Parliament assembled, had, hath, and of right ought to have, full Power and Authority to make Laws and Statutes of sufficient Force and Validity to bind the Colonies and People of America, Subjects of the Crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever.
Página 199 - People so to be summoned as aforesaid, to make, constitute, and ordain Laws, Statutes, and Ordinances for the Public Peace, Welfare, and good Government of our said Colonies, and of the People and Inhabitants thereof, as near as may be agreeable to the Laws of England...
Página 14 - ... the king and parliament of Great Britain will not impose any duty, tax, or assessment whatever, payable in any of His Majesty's colonies, provinces and plantations in North America or the West Indies ; except only such duties as it may be expedient to impose for the regulation of commerce...
Página 443 - Letters Patent under the Great Seal of Our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date at Westminster the...
Página 663 - Deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits...
Página 409 - America," and to make further provision for the Government of the said Province...
Página 98 - And be it further enacted, that no examination or deposition to be taken by virtue of this act shall be read in evidence at any trial without the consent of the party against whom the same may be offered, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the judge that the examinant or deponent is beyond the jurisdiction of the court, or dead, or unable from permanent sickness or other permanent infirmity to attend the trial...
Página 13 - ... (such proportion to be raised under the authority of the general court, or general assembly, of such province or colony, and disposable by parliament,) and shall engage to make provision also for the support of the civil government, and the administration of justice, in such province or colony, it will be proper, if such proposal...
Página 13 - The act then proceeds to declare, " that from and after the passing of this act, the king and parliament of Great Britain will not impose any duty, tax, or assessment whatever, payable in any of his majesty's colonies, provinces, or plantations in North America or the West Indies, except only such duties as it may be expedient to impose for the regulation of commerce...
Página 265 - And we do hereby require and command all Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all other inhabitants of our said...