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An Ordinance for the further relief of Inskeepers.

1. The object of this Ordinance is te give te innkeepers a right of

sale, under certain conditions, of goods which have under commen

law become the subject of their right of lion. In the main the pre-

visions of this Ordinance are taken from these of 41 & 42 Viet. C.

38. § 1. but they also introduce a right of immediate sale in the

case of perishable articles.

2. Section 1 of the Ordinance is formal.

Section 2 defines the terms "Inn" and "Innkeeper".

Section 3 is the substantive clause previding that an innkeeper

skall have the right to sell, by auction property left with him by a

ery person whe is indebted to him for hetel or living charges; this

right is subject to an més quate tempus moræ and notice, save in

of the sum rea-

the case of perishable goods; the balance,

lized on the sale is payable to the debtur.

if any,

3. In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His Excellency th

Governer may properly assent in the name of His Majesty and en His

Behalf.

John Buckwill

Attorney General.

6.10.12

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