Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-11-27


tors Of deceased partners over partnership property
II Is hereby enacted, sc.
partner At all times shall have the right to have access
70 and make examination, and 10 take copies Of All
books and papers relating to the partnership business
and At all times shall have the right to examine and
make invoices OF all property belonging TO such part
nership. and 1t is hereby made the duty Of the sury
wins partner pArtneri request to exhibit such
executor or Administrator all such books papers and
property In his or their hands control.
SIC. 2. The probate court, having in charge the set
ement Of the estate Of such deceased partner due
application therefor In writing, by such executor ad-
minisuator, shall have the power to cite such surviving
partner partners before said court, and by proper
order decree compel the granting Of the rights given
in section Of this act aud said court may enforce
any such order or decree by commitment TO Jail
SIC g This at han take effect from It's passage
Approved Nov. 10, 1867
An act in amendment Of chapter ninety seven Of the
General Statutes. entitled or public lands"
~ Is hereby enacted, &c.
SIC Section three Of chapter ninety. seven of the
General Statutes is hereby amended so as 10 read as fol-
The select ,ha have power to lease all such lands
In such manner as hey may Judge beneficial Ieseryiug
rents for the same which shah be annually paid into the
treasury uf the town.
Approved Nov u, 1877.
An Act in amendment Of section one hundred and one
Of chapter twelve q the General Statutes, relating
the appointment Of court auditors
10 Is here5y cia ted. etc;-
SIC. ! Section hundred and one q chapter
twelve Of the General Statutes. Is hereby SO amended
and modified, that 10 shall be lawful fr mailTity uf the
judges Of the supreme Court 70 appoiut al any time
auditor Tor any county In this State whenever
such office shall be vacant by reason Of death, val
other disability.
SIC. ? This act shall take effect fom its passage
Approved Nov p, 1857
An Act relating to the unfinished business Of deceased
shefifs and other officers.
4 is hereby eaaet,d, stc;-
sBo. l. Whenever any high bailia sheriff deputy
sheriff Or constable, shall dceease leaving any business
proceeding return commenced by such officer under
the authority Of any process ia his hands for service
complete aud unfinished any other officer who might BY
law serve such process who shall have knowledge u
the facts, may, and is hereby authorized certify the
proceedings thereon u such deceased officer and com
plete such business proceeding return, which shall
have the same tCc In all respects though completed
By such deceased officer.
$40 This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov. q, 1867
An Act in reference to pleadngs in certain actions.
10 IS hereby enacted. sc.
SIC !. In all actions upon promissory notes bills Of
exchange, other instruments In writing between the
original parties thereto. the defendant may by plea or
notice. set up partial failure Of consideration and the
court may upon issue joined thereon render judgment
for such sum as may be found justly due.
SIC. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov 81 1861
An Act providing for swing notice absent trustees
II is hereby enacted, Sc
sBo /. In all case when notice is required n be
given der the provisions Of section Of chapter 50 Of
the General Statutes, and the party upon whom notice Is
given in the manner provided by seoou As chapter 49,
OF the General Statutes in relation TO absent defendants
the last Of the publications to be At least three weeks
previous 70 the time set for herring.
SEC 2 This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov 10, 1867.
An Act to amend section one 4 chapter % q the
era Statutes, entitled "Of societies for The surpor, u
the gospel and literary aud other associations"
II - hereby enacted Sc.
sho l. Section one Of chapter 90 Of the General Stat
ues entitled Of societies for the support Of the gospel
and literary snd other associations is hereby amended
BY adding 20 said section As foll0ws
Fifteenth For the purpose Of rendering aid assist
anee 70 The sick wounded or disabled soldiers q thi.
STATE In ihe late war rendering aid to the families Of
deceased soldiers ia said war.
Approved Oct, %, 1867
An Act in amendment Of section one OF chapter II tn.
General statutesi fixing the standard weight Of India
II IS hereby eaacisa &C.
SIC Section one Of chapter II Of the General stat
utes hereby amended % include in the ist OF
real products therein named the lie Of India Wit
the standard weight Of whica shall be forys1 pounds
per bushel
SIC > This act shah take ,rse, from rs passage
Approved Nov 10, 1867.
An Act TO prevent ball playing within certain limits
II IS hereby enacted, &c.
sFc l. Upon the application in writing Of any Ave
legal In town meeting 70 the seectmen Of
any town the mayor and aldefmt Of any city or 10
the trustees Of incorporated village for that purpose
they shall they consider the public good requires,
post notices ia public places flrbiddiag the
playing ball 10 any form within such limits they
may describe in such notices. and for such length Of time
as sii notices shall specify said notices 10 be posted
within the limits named therein.
&c II any person OF persons shall play al ball in
any form after said notices posted Aforesaid with
in the limits and time specified in said notices, they
shall upon conviction thereof complaint Of town
grand juror other proper pfosecutng officer be fined
not exceeding the Of i've dollars less than
dollar together with the costs Of prosecution, and to
stand committed until compile with.
SIC g. This ae' shall take effect nom its passage.
Approved Nov. 10, 1867.