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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Table of repealed Statutes,
Page ix
XV
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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