AnnualReport-1938 — Page 274

Appendix G.

REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OFFICIAL TRUSTEE, OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATOR AND REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES FOR THE YEAR 1938.

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

196 actions were instituted in this jurisdiction during the year 1938 as against 172 in 1937.

The claims amounted to $1,050,615.63 as against $1,021,619.10 in 1937.

The fees collected amounted to $14,294.00 as against $13,647.25 in 1937.

75 Miscellaneous Proceedings were heard during the year.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

1,383 actions were instituted during the year as against 1,582 in 1937.

The claims amounted to $336,104.49 as against $382,578.91 in 1937.

3,040 Distraints for rent were issued representing unpaid rents amounting to $304,233.87 as against 2,080 and $263,122.88 respectively in 1937.

The fees collected amounted to $29,194.75 as against $24,530.00 in 1937.

SUITORS' FUNDS.

The sum of $275,251.47 was paid into Court on judgments in actions and $259,896.03 paid out to the various judgment creditors.

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.

426 persons were committed to stand their trial at the Criminal Sessions of whom 347 were convicted. Two defendants failed to appear and Bench Warrants were issued for their arrest, their bail being estreated.

APPELLATE JURISDICTION.

Criminal. There were 7 appeals against conviction or sentence on indictment at the Criminal Sessions.

Magistrates'. There were 13 appeals against conviction or sentence by the Magistrates.

Civil. There were 8 appeals from judgments of the Supreme Court judges.

ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION.

Only three actions were instituted during the year. The fees collected amounted to $293.00 as against $142.00 in 1937.

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

432 grants (180 Probates and 252 Letters of Administration) were made by the Court.