THE

SUMMARY JURISDICTION

OF

MAGISTRATES;

BEING

A PRECIS OF ALL THE ACTS, OR SUCH PARTS OF THEM, AS ARE
ADMINISTRABLE AT THE PETTY SESSIONS COURTS

IN IRELAND:

WITH

AN APPENDIX,

ON

THE COURSE OF PROCEEDING,

DEDUCED FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES.

BY JOHN O'DONOGHUE, A. M.,

BARRISTER AT LAW.

The end of law in regard to the subject is, that he should conform his actions to it,
and by this means acquire happiness.-BURLAMAQUI.

DUBLIN:

HODGES AND SMITH, 21, COLLEGE-GREEN.

1835.

CONTENTS.

PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS,

Table of repealed Statutes,

PART I.

Act for the better administration of justice at the holding of petty

sessions by justices of the peace in Ireland. (7 & 8 Geo. IV.

ch. 67.-2nd July, 1827,)

Act to amend the law relating to appeals against summary convic-

tions before justices of the peace in Ireland. (4 & 5 Will. IV.

ch. 93.-15th August, 1834,)

Act to render justices of peace more safe in the execution of their

duty. (43 Geo. III. ch. 141.-11th August, 1803,)

Act for rendering justices of the peace, and governors and deputy

governors of counties and places in Ireland more safe in the

execution of their offices; and for indemnifying constables and

others acting in obedience to the warrants of such justices of

the peace, governors, and deputy governors respectively. (43

Geo. III. ch. 143.-11th August, 1803,)

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Act to facilitate summary proceedings before justices of the peace

and others. (3 Geo. IV. ch. 23.-15th May, 1822,)

Act to amend the laws in respect to forfeited recognizances in Ire-

land. (57 Geo. III. ch. 56.—30th June, 1817,)

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Act to amend two acts of the 3rd and 5th years of his present majesty,

for appointment of constables in Ireland. (9 Geo. IV. ch. 63.

15th July, 1828,)

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