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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &c.

Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied.

STAMP DUTIES—Continued

Item Description Duty Authority
12 Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds exempt) The same ad valorem Duty as on a Conveyance to be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of which such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what the deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially. Ordinances No.12 of 1866, and 6 of 1868, and Orders of the Governor in Council of 9th June, 28th Oct., and 21st Nov., 1868.
13 Conveyance, Assignment or Instrument of any kind or description whatsoever not specially charged with Duty under this Schedule executed for the transfer for valuable consideration of any Property, movable or immovable or of any Right, Title, Claim or Interest in, to, or upon the same. 25 cents for every $100 or part of $100 of the consideration Money up to $1,000, and $2 for every $1,000 or part of $1,000 after the first $1,000. Same as above
Deed or other Instrument of Gift, or of Exchange or Settlement where no Money consideration or a merely Nominal Money consideration passes. $25. Same as above
EXEMPTION — Transfer by mere endorsement of a duly Stamped Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note or other Negotiable Instrument, or of a Bill of Lading, and Transfer by Assignment of a Policy of Insurance. Same as above
14 Mortgage $1 on first $1,000 or part of $1,000, and 50 cents on every other $1,000 or part thereof. Where in a Mortgage the Sum secured is unlimited, $25. Same as above
15 Reassignment of any Mortgaged Property 25 cents on every $5,000 or part of $5,000. Same as above
16 Letter or other Instrument of Hypothecation accompanying deposit of Documents of Title to any Property $1. Same as above
17 Duplicate or Counterpart of any Deed, Instrument or Writing of any description whatever chargeable with Duty under this Ordinance • The same Duty as the Original, when such Duty does not exceed $1.<br>• If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $1 but does not exceed $10: $1.<br>• If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $10 but does not exceed $20: $2.<br>• If the Duty on the Original exceeds $20: $3.<br><br>Provided that such Duplicate or Counterpart Stamp shall be affixed upon the production of the Original Deed, Instrument or Writing bearing its proper Stamp and not otherwise. Same as above
18 Lease or Agreement for a Lease made for term of years or for a period determinable with one or more life or lives or otherwise contingent in consideration of a Sum of Money paid in the way of premium, fine or the like, if without rent The same ad valorem Stamp Duty as on a Conveyance. Article 13. Same as above

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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &amp;c. Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied. STAMP DUTIES—Continued Item Description Duty Authority 12 Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds exempt) The same ad valorem Duty as on a Conveyance to be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of which such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what the deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially. Ordinances No.12 of 1866, and 6 of 1868, and Orders of the Governor in Council of 9th June, 28th Oct., and 21st Nov., 1868. 13 Conveyance, Assignment or Instrument of any kind or description whatsoever not specially charged with Duty under this Schedule executed for the transfer for valuable consideration of any Property, movable or immovable or of any Right, Title, Claim or Interest in, to, or upon the same. 25 cents for every $100 or part of $100 of the consideration Money up to $1,000, and $2 for every $1,000 or part of $1,000 after the first $1,000. Same as above Deed or other Instrument of Gift, or of Exchange or Settlement where no Money consideration or a merely Nominal Money consideration passes. $25. Same as above EXEMPTION — Transfer by mere endorsement of a duly Stamped Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note or other Negotiable Instrument, or of a Bill of Lading, and Transfer by Assignment of a Policy of Insurance. — Same as above 14 Mortgage $1 on first $1,000 or part of $1,000, and 50 cents on every other $1,000 or part thereof. Where in a Mortgage the Sum secured is unlimited, $25. Same as above 15 Reassignment of any Mortgaged Property 25 cents on every $5,000 or part of $5,000. Same as above 16 Letter or other Instrument of Hypothecation accompanying deposit of Documents of Title to any Property $1. Same as above 17 Duplicate or Counterpart of any Deed, Instrument or Writing of any description whatever chargeable with Duty under this Ordinance • The same Duty as the Original, when such Duty does not exceed $1.&lt;br&gt;• If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $1 but does not exceed $10: $1.&lt;br&gt;• If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $10 but does not exceed $20: $2.&lt;br&gt;• If the Duty on the Original exceeds $20: $3.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Provided that such Duplicate or Counterpart Stamp shall be affixed upon the production of the Original Deed, Instrument or Writing bearing its proper Stamp and not otherwise. Same as above 18 Lease or Agreement for a Lease made for term of years or for a period determinable with one or more life or lives or otherwise contingent in consideration of a Sum of Money paid in the way of premium, fine or the like, if without rent The same ad valorem Stamp Duty as on a Conveyance. Article 13. Same as above
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(AB) SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &amp;c. Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied. STAMP DUTIES,—Continued. Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds exempt).......... Conveyance, Assignment or Instrument of any kind or description whatsoever not specially charged with Duty under this Schedule executed for the trans- fer for valuable consideration of any Property, move- able or immoveable or of any Right, Title, Claim or Interest in, to, or upon the same, Deed or other Instrument of Gift, or of Exchange or Settlement where no Money consideration or a merely Nominal Money consideration passes, ..... EXEMPTION, Transfer by mere endorsement of a duly Stamped Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note or other Negotiable Instrument, or of a Bill of Lading, and Transfer by Assignment of a Policy of Insurance. Mortgage,. The same ad valorem Duty as on a Conveyance to be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of which such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what the deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially. 25 cents for every $100 or part of $100 of the consid eration Money up to $1,000, and $2 for every $1,000 or part of $1,000 after the first $1,000. $25. $1 on first $1,000 or part of $1,000, and 50 cents on every other $1,000 or part thereof. Where in a Mortgage the Sum secured is unlimited, $25. Reassignment of any Mortgaged Property, .... { Letter or other Instrument of Hypothecation accompanying deposit of Documents of Title to any Property, Duplicate or Counterpart of any Deed, Instru- ment or Writing of any description whatever charge- able with Duty under this Ordinance........................-------------. If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $1 but does not exceed $10, 25 cents on every $5,000 or part of $5,000. $1. The same Duty as the Orig inal, when such Duty does not exceed $1. $1. Ordinances No.12 of 1866, and 6 of 1868, and Or- ders of the Governor in Council of 9th June, 28th Oct., and 21st Nov., 1868. If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $10 but does not exceed $20, $2. $3. If the Duty on the Original exceeds $20, Provided that such Duplicate or Counterpart Stamp shall be affixed upon the production of the Original Deed, Instrument or Writing bearing its proper Stamp and not otherwise. Lease or Agreement for a Lease made for term of years or for a period determinable with one or more life or lives or otherwise contingent in consider- ation of a Sum of Money paid in the way of premium, fing or the like, if without rent,-- The same ad valorem Stamp de on a Conveyance. Article 13.
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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &c.

Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied.

STAMP DUTIES,—Continued.

  1. Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds exempt)..........
  1. Conveyance, Assignment or Instrument of any kind or description whatsoever not specially charged with Duty under this Schedule executed for the trans- fer for valuable consideration of any Property, move- able or immoveable or of any Right, Title, Claim or Interest in, to, or upon the same,

Deed or other Instrument of Gift, or of Exchange or Settlement where no Money consideration or a merely Nominal Money consideration passes, .....

EXEMPTION,

Transfer by mere endorsement of a duly Stamped Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note or other Negotiable Instrument, or of a Bill of Lading, and Transfer by Assignment of a Policy of Insurance.

  1. Mortgage,.

The same ad valorem Duty as on a Conveyance to be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of which such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what the deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially.

25 cents for every $100 or part of $100 of the consid eration Money up to $1,000, and $2 for every $1,000 or part of $1,000 after the first $1,000.

$25.

$1 on first $1,000 or part of $1,000, and 50 cents on every other $1,000 or part thereof.

Where in a Mortgage the Sum secured is unlimited, $25.

  1. Reassignment of any Mortgaged Property, .... {
  1. Letter or other Instrument of Hypothecation accompanying deposit of Documents of Title to any Property,
  1. Duplicate or Counterpart of any Deed, Instru- ment or Writing of any description whatever charge- able with Duty under this Ordinance........................-------------.

If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $1 but does not exceed $10,

25 cents on every $5,000

or part of $5,000.

$1.

The same Duty as the Orig

inal, when such Duty does not exceed $1.

$1.

Ordinances No.12 of 1866, and 6 of 1868, and Or- ders of the Governor in Council of 9th June, 28th Oct., and 21st Nov., 1868.

If the Duty chargeable on the Original exceeds $10 but does not exceed $20,

$2.

$3.

If the Duty on the Original exceeds $20,

Provided that such Duplicate or Counterpart Stamp shall be affixed upon the production of the Original Deed, Instrument or Writing bearing its proper Stamp and not otherwise.

  1. Lease or Agreement for a Lease made for term of years or for a period determinable with one or more life or lives or otherwise contingent in consider- ation of a Sum of Money paid in the way of premium, fing or the like, if without rent,--

The same ad valorem Stamp

de on a Conveyance. Article 13.

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