Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-21
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the above act. ITO commence the first of
May next.) &

the above act. ITO commence the first Of
May next.)
Is. Concerning the jurisdiction of county and
corporation courts, In certain cases.
THIS act declares, that hereafter the month
ly and quarterly courts shall have concurrent
jurisdiction in receiving probate of deeds and
wills, andin granting letters of administration,
and letters testamentary. In all questions
which may arise in any court, touching the
probate of wills, or CRAVING letters OF admini-
stration heretofore at quarterly court, it shall
be deemed as sufficient as if done at a monthly
court. Proof of, and recording deeds at a
quarterly court heretofore, shall be deemed as
good as at monthly court, as against the
grantor, bargainor or lessor, his heirs and de-
visees; and as against all subsequent purchas-
crs who shall become SO after the passing of
this act; or who, heretofore became SO, with
notice, and also as against all those claiming
under such furture or former purchasers with
notice.
l6. To amend the penal laws of this common
wealth.
If aperson voluntarily, wilfully, and ofpur
pose destroy or conceal the last will and tesla
inent or codicil thereto, of any decedent, or
wilfully aid or assist therein, with intent to
prevent the probate thereof, or to defraud any
devisee or legatee therein he shall be deemed
guilty of felony, and ON conviction, be confin-
ed in the penitentiary for not less than one,
nor more than ten years.
Whena presentment shall be, made, in SUI
perior court having criminal jurisdiction, OF a
felony committed, and the person charged
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ing court, the Judge presiding shall issue his
warrant to any sheriff or constable for appre-
hending the person charged, and committing
him to the Jail of the county where the offence
was committed. The jailor shall immediate
ly notify some justice of the commitment, who
shall issue his warrant for summoning an
examining court as heretofore .-Ihe sheriff
shall summon the Witnesses who gave evidence
when the presentment was made, Gas well.as
any others); and list Of their names is to be
endorsed ON the warrant by the Judge, at the
time Of issuing it.
Ito commence from the passing.)
IL. To amend the act entitled an act concern
ing coroners.
THIS act provides that wnen coroner shall
take possession of the estate of person found
guilty of murder, who shall have fed, he shall
render a true inventory and appraiscment of
the estate, and in every respect stand as an adj
ministrator. Suits depending against the Co.
roner shall not abate by the experimenting or
surrender of the fugitive, but may progress
giving the coroner power to retain funds suf-
icient to discharge all judgments which may
be rendered against him, in favor of creditor.
Provided, that the coroner, before he shall ex.
ercise the powers granted by this act, shall
take an oath to render true inventory Of the
real and personal estate of the fugitive, and
enter into bond, before the court, for the faith
full performance of the duties hereby imposed.
And the wife and children of the fugitive, if
any, shall be supported out of his estate, at the
discretion Of the court; who are to appoint
commissioners to make the allotment. In
the event of the death, of the fugitive, without
being taken or surrendering, the power of the
coroner shall cease, and He shall account to
the administrator or executor, under the ge-
neral law, and deliver over the whole estate to
those entitled.
l8. TO amend an act entitled an act, to EN-.
power the Executive to appoint persons to
collect the arrears of taxes.
THE agents appointed or hereafter to be ap-
pointed, have power to collect all arrears of taxes,
due prior to the first of November 8o6, includ-
inc those anr,ronriafed IN artirnl, M ,>l,;ar.s 81