1890_INNKEEPERS__LIABILITY_ORDINANCE__1870 — Page 2

HK Historical Laws 香港歷史法例 All AI Reviewed
Series Prev Source

ORDINANCES Nos. 11 AND 12 OF 1870.

Liability of Innkeepers.

Forfeiture and Re-entry.

5. Every innkeeper shall be bound to receive from his guest on demand, for the purpose of safe custody, any goods or property, and to give a deposit note stating the value thereof, subject to the following conditions, that is to say:

1. That the guest shall at the time of such deposit declare the value of such goods or property.

2. That the guest shall, if so required by the innkeeper, provide a box or other receptacle for such deposit and fasten and seal the same.

Provided always, that the innkeeper may refuse to receive for safe custody, under this section, goods or property of any one guest, the declared value of which shall exceed five thousand dollars, and that he shall in no case be liable for loss of or injury to goods or property so deposited by a guest to an amount exceeding the declared value thereof.

1063

Deposit of property by guest for safe custody.

Penalty for refusing to receive guests for safe custody.

6. If any innkeeper shall refuse to receive for safe custody, as before mentioned, any goods or property of his guest, the declared value of which shall not exceed five thousand dollars, or if any such guest shall, through any default of such innkeeper, be unable to deposit such goods or property as aforesaid, such innkeeper shall not be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property.

7. Every innkeeper shall cause at least one copy of this Ordinance, printed in plain type, in English and Chinese, to be exhibited in a conspicuous part of the hall or entrance to his inn, and he shall be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property only as shall be brought to his inn while such copy shall be so exhibited.

Notice of law, &c., to be conspicuously exhibited.

No. 12 of 1870.

An Ordinance to make Provision for the Enforcement of Rights of Re-entry by the Crown, and for the Granting of Relief against Forfeiture.

[26th August, 1870.]

WHEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony the provisions Preamble.

WHEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony the provisions of the twenty-fifth section of an Act of the Imperial Parliament passed in the twenty-second and twenty-third years of Her Majesty Queen

Edit History

2026-05-02 15:58:16 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct
Live
View comparison
AI Proofread
ORDINANCES Nos. 11 AND 12 OF 1870. Liability of Innkeepers. Forfeiture and Re-entry. 5. Every innkeeper shall be bound to receive from his guest on demand, for the purpose of safe custody, any goods or property, and to give a deposit note stating the value thereof, subject to the following conditions, that is to say: 1. That the guest shall at the time of such deposit declare the value of such goods or property. 2. That the guest shall, if so required by the innkeeper, provide a box or other receptacle for such deposit and fasten and seal the same. Provided always, that the innkeeper may refuse to receive for safe custody, under this section, goods or property of any one guest, the declared value of which shall exceed five thousand dollars, and that he shall in no case be liable for loss of or injury to goods or property so deposited by a guest to an amount exceeding the declared value thereof. 1063 Deposit of property by guest for safe custody. Penalty for refusing to receive guests for safe custody. 6. If any innkeeper shall refuse to receive for safe custody, as before mentioned, any goods or property of his guest, the declared value of which shall not exceed five thousand dollars, or if any such guest shall, through any default of such innkeeper, be unable to deposit such goods or property as aforesaid, such innkeeper shall not be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property. 7. Every innkeeper shall cause at least one copy of this Ordinance, printed in plain type, in English and Chinese, to be exhibited in a conspicuous part of the hall or entrance to his inn, and he shall be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property only as shall be brought to his inn while such copy shall be so exhibited. Notice of law, &c., to be conspicuously exhibited. No. 12 of 1870. An Ordinance to make Provision for the Enforcement of Rights of Re-entry by the Crown, and for the Granting of Relief against Forfeiture. [26th August, 1870.] WHEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony the provisions Preamble. WHEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony the provisions of the twenty-fifth section of an Act of the Imperial Parliament passed in the twenty-second and twenty-third years of Her Majesty Queen
Baseline (Original)
ORDINANCES Nos. 11 AND 12 OF 1870. Liability of Innkeepers. Forfeiture and Re-entry. 5. Every innkeeper shall be bound to receive from his guest on demand, for the purpose of safe custody, any goods or property, and to give a deposit note stating the value thereof, subject to the following conditions, that is to say: 1. That the guest shall at the time of such deposit declare the value of such goods or property. 2. That the guest shall, if so required by the innkeeper, provide a box or other receptacle for such deposit and fasten and seal the same. Provided always, that the innkeeper may refuse to receive for safe custody, under this section, goods or property of any one guest, the declared value of which shall exceed five thousand dollars, and that he shall in no case be liable for loss of or injury to goods or property so deposited by a guest to an amount exceeding the decla value thereof. 1063 Deposit of property by guest for safe custody. Penalty for rofusing to receive guests for safe custody. 6. If any innkeeper shall refuse to receive for safe custody, as before mentioned, any goods or property of his guest, the declared value of which shall not exceed five thousand dollars, or if any such guest shall, property of through any default of such innkeeper, be unable to deposit such goods. or property as aforesaid, such innkeeper shall not be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property. 7. Every innkeeper shall cause at least one copy of this Ordinance, printed in plain type, in English and Chinese, to be exhibited in a con- spicuous part of the hall or entrance to his inn, and he shall be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property only as shall be brought to his inn while such copy shall be so exhibited. Notice of law, &c., to be conspicu- ously ex- hibited. No. 12 of 1870. An Ordinance to make Provision for the Enforcement of Rights Title. of Re-entry by the Crown, and for the Granting of Relief against Forfeiture. [26th August, 1870.] HEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony the provisions Preamble. WHER of the twenty-fifth section of an Act of the Imperial Parliament passed in the twenty-second and twenty-third years of Her Majesty Queen
2026-05-02 15:58:16 · Baseline
View content

ORDINANCES Nos. 11 AND 12 OF 1870.

Liability of Innkeepers.

Forfeiture and Re-entry.

5. Every innkeeper shall be bound to receive from his guest on demand, for the purpose of safe custody, any goods or property, and to give a deposit note stating the value thereof, subject to the following conditions, that is to say:

1. That the guest shall at the time of such deposit declare the

value of such goods or property.

2. That the guest shall, if so required by the innkeeper, provide a box or other receptacle for such deposit and fasten and seal the same.

Provided always, that the innkeeper may refuse to receive for safe custody, under this section, goods or property of any one guest, the declared value of which shall exceed five thousand dollars, and that he shall in no case be liable for loss of or injury to goods or property so deposited by a guest to an amount exceeding the decla

value thereof.

1063

Deposit of property by guest for safe custody.

Penalty for rofusing to receive

guests for safe custody.

6. If any innkeeper shall refuse to receive for safe custody, as before mentioned, any goods or property of his guest, the declared value of which shall not exceed five thousand dollars, or if any such guest shall, property of through any default of such innkeeper, be unable to deposit such goods. or property as aforesaid, such innkeeper shall not be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property.

7. Every innkeeper shall cause at least one copy of this Ordinance, printed in plain type, in English and Chinese, to be exhibited in a con- spicuous part of the hall or entrance to his inn, and he shall be entitled to the benefit of this Ordinance in respect of such goods or property only as shall be brought to his inn while such copy shall be so exhibited.

Notice of law, &c., to be conspicu- ously ex- hibited.

No. 12 of 1870.

An Ordinance to make Provision for the Enforcement of Rights Title. of Re-entry by the Crown, and for the Granting of Relief against Forfeiture.

[26th August, 1870.]

HEREAS it is expedient to extend to this Colony the provisions Preamble.

WHER

of the twenty-fifth section of an Act of the Imperial Parliament

passed in the twenty-second and twenty-third years of Her Majesty Queen

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.