Ecclesiastical Corporations Act 1832 (repealed)
Ecclesiastical Corporations Act 1832 (repealed) (1832 c. 80)
- Ecclesiastical Corporations Act 1832 (repealed) (1832 c. 80)
- [1.] Archbishops, bishops, deans and chapters, &c. may enter into agreements or deeds of reference with their lessees, to ascertain and settle unknown or disputed boundaries or quantities of manors, &c. leased. Referees to make surveys, maps, and admeasurements; to summon and examine witnesses on oath; to call for all deeds, &c.; to make awards, with maps thereto, on parchment or vellum. awards and maps to be laid before parties, and their approbation to be written. Awards and maps to be conclusive.
- 2 Certain consents required to render valid proceedings under this Act.
- 3 Power to infants, married women, lunatics, &c. to enter into reference.
- 4 Agreements or deeds of reference, awards and maps, to be deposited in registry of archbishop, bishop, &c. Documents to be produced for inspection. Registrar’s fees.
- 5 Expenses of reference how to be paid.
- 6 Extent of Act.