Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-21

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with The following abstract of an important law
with promise f0 prepare for us from time Il,
Time, abstracts OF such other laws as he lnay
deem Of sufficient public interest 10 compeilsal.
for the labor-Har. Chronicle
Abstract of an Act,
relating 10 Orphans Courts, and for other pur-
This Act alters, in a very material manner.
much of The old practice, and many former
laws, relative to proceedings in courts on exc
cuiOns, &c.
Sec. |. Gives power 10 Orphans Courts To-
reuiew the accounts of executors, administrators,
or guardians, within foe years after their pas
sage and approval.
SEC. 2. Provides, that in case of execution
and extension of real estate, instead Of suing
ont writ orliberari facias the plaintiff may de-
mise premises 10 the defendant al valuation
and, upon defendant refusing 10 take them.
plaintiff may issue vendiiioni exponas, and sell
the premises, Tor payment of debt.
Sec. 3. Obliges defendant taking The pre-
mises, to pay the rent half-yearly; and, on fall
ure so TO do plaintiff may issue Fend. Erp. and
sell the premises as fully as though condem-
nation had taken place.
SEC. a. Provides for the distribution Of the
half yearly instalmenis.
SEC. s. Enacts, that where real estate has
heretofore been extended, and no iberari facias,
has issued, plaintiff may either issue such
writ, or give defendant thirty days notice fhs
election to retain possession at valuation; and
on failure to do so, or to pay said valuation half
yearly, like proceedings to be had as prescribed
in 2nd and 3rd sections
SEC 6. Enacts, that where an estate for life,
in improved lands or tenemenis, yielding rents
issued and profits, shall be taken in execution,
the court shall, upon application of any lien
creditor, award writ to sequester the rents,
&C. and appoint sequestrator to carry the same
into effect.
SEC. T. Gives power 20 the sequestrator 10
rent all such lands, &c. for such term, during
the life of the persons upon which such estate
shall depend, as shall be sufficient to satisfy all
liens against the same, together with all charges
for taxes, repairs, &c.
SEC s. Sequesraiors to give security.
SEC g. Repeats certain sections Of an Act OF
1886.
SEC 10. Gives constables the right of appeal
from judgements against them for amount OF ex-
ecutions in their hands as other defendants.
SEC. 49, Enacis, that Courts OF Common
Pleas may incorporate Literary, Charitable, and
Religious Associations, and fire engine and hose
companies-and specifies the number ol aPpli-
cations, &c.
| SEC. IA Provides for amending or improving
the articles and conditions of said associations.
Sec. l6. Regulates the fees, and by whom
to be paid.
! SEC II Recognizes the jurisdiction Of Su-
preme Court in relation to such corporations
and provides that no College, Academy, or Fe-
male Seminary SO incorporated, shall be enil-
tied 10 receive any part Of state appropriation.
Sec. Is. Enacts, that in all actions OF ac-
count render, where it is admitted that defen-
dant is liable to account to plaintiff, court may
appoint auditors, or direct jury to be impan-
neled TO find balance due---on application, court
NAV require either party 10 disclose on oath, his
knowledge Of such facts as they may deem ne
cessary and parties may be compelled 10 pro-
duce books, papers, and documents.
i SEC 49, Vests in the Supreme Court, Dis
trict Courts, and Court of Common Pleas, s,~the
powers and jurisdiction Of Courts of Chancery
in settling partnership accounts -and gives par
ties their election of the common law or bill oil
i Chancery.
; SEC. 81. Grants TO recorders Of deeds the
power to take the acknowledgement of feme co.,
} ertS.
This Act was passed at the session OF lS4O'
but was not signed by the Governor until the
18Th of October last.