A history of the Irish poor law, in connexion with the condition of the peopleNicholls, George, Sir
History
A history of the Irish poor law, in connexion with the condition of the people
Nicholls, George, Sir
Poor laws -- Ireland -- History
_Sections 94, 95, 96, 97._—Guardians treasurers and other officers
are to render a true account of receipts and payments &c., at such
times and in such a form as the commissioners shall direct. Auditors
are to be appointed to examine such accounts, and are to disallow
all payments made contrary to the Act, or at variance with the
orders of the commissioners. Bonds contracts advertisements &c. for
carrying the Act into effect are exempted from stamp-duty, and
letters relating exclusively to the execution of the Act, sent by or
addressed to the commissioners, are exempted from postage.
_Sections 98, 99, 100, 101, 102._—Justices may proceed by summons for
recovery of penalties—penalty on officers disobeying
guardians—penalty on officers and others purloining goods &c.
belonging to any union—penalty on persons wilfully disobeying the
orders of the commissioners or assistant-commissioners.
_Sections 103, 104, 105._—Forfeitures costs and charges may be levied by
distress under warrant of two justices, and are to be applied to the
use of the union—ratepayers are competent witnesses—distress not to
be deemed unlawful for want of form in the proceedings—plaintiff not
to recover for wrongful proceeding, if tender of amends be made.
_Sections 106, 107, 108, 109._—Persons aggrieved may within four months
after the cause of complaint, appeal against the poor-rate, or
against a conviction where the penalty exceeds 5_l._, and the
justices and assistant-barrister before whom the appeal is brought,
are empowered finally to determine the same; but fourteen days’
notice of the appeal is to be given.
_Sections 110, 111, 112._—Notwithstanding any appeal or notice thereof,
the rate is to be paid, unless and until it be actually quashed or
amended. Persons appealing are to enter into recognisance to
prosecute the same at the next sessions, and to abide the order and
pay such costs as the justices and assistant-barrister shall award.
_Section 113._—No action to be commenced against any person for anything
done under authority of the Act, until after twenty-one days’ notice
thereof, nor after sufficient satisfaction has been tendered to the
party aggrieved, nor after three months from the time the action
complained of was committed; and the defendant may plead the general
issue.
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