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No. 35.
The Resident Magistrate's Court Act, 1858.
"An Act to make further provision for the administration of Justice in Resident Magistrates Courts in the Colony of New Zealand."
[4th August, 1858.]
Analysis.
| Title. | |
| 1. | Resident Magistrates to be appointed by Governor. |
| 2. | Resident Magistrate to have power of two Justices. |
| 3. | Minors may sue. |
| 4. | Resident Magistrate may direct that process of Court may be served by other than Bailiff. |
| 5. | Resident Magistrate may grant a re-hearing. |
| 6. | How Judgment may be enforced. |
| 7. | Resident Magistrate may delay enforing judgment against an aboriginal Native. |
| 8. | A person cannot be imprisoned twice for same debt. |
| 9. | Goods of person imprisoned may be seized. |
| 10. | Fees to be taken. |
| 11. | If Resident Magistrate's Court cannot be held it may be adjourned by the Clerk. |
| 12. | Short Title. |