| Title. |
| Preamble. |
1. | Near relation of Destitute persons to be liable for their support. |
2. | Mode of Proceeding. |
3. | Power to two Justices to make an Order for support. |
4. | Persons deserting their Wives or Children to be liable to Penalties. |
5. | Power to Justice to Summon party charged as the farther of an Illegitimate Child. |
6. | Power to two Justices to adjudge the party to be the putative father. |
7. | And to make an Order upon him for support of Child. |
8. | And to make an order for an additional sum for Education, &c. |
9. | Putative father may make composition. |
10. | Custody of illegitimate children in certain cases. |
11. | Children may be bound Apprentices in certain cases. |
12. | Age to be stated in Articles of Apprenticeship. |
13. | Misbehaviour of Apprentices and ill usage of Masters. |
14. | Articles to be cancelled in certain cases. |
15. | Assignment of Articles on death of Master. |
16. | And during his lifetime. |
17. | Recovery of payments in Arrear. |
18. | Party liable for payment may be detained in custody. |
19. | Property of persons absconding liable for support of their Wives and Children. |
20. | Persons about to abscond may be arrested, &c. |
21. | Parties aggrieved may appeal. |
22. | False statements. |
23. | Interpretation. |