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9.9.03.

288

Restriction on power of

variation.

Mode of making reduction or

5.4.2.10-1903) variation. Dog. license fur 10.9.8.7.93

Crown Office fee Power to

6. 2. Y. 03

remit or

refund fees in special case.

No. 5.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A.D. 1870.

3. No fees shall be varied under this Ordinance so as to exceed the original amount thereof.

4. Every reduction or variation under this Ordinance in the amount of any fees shall be made by an order of the Governor-in-Council to be published in The Gazette, and shall not take effect until the date of the publication thereof as aforesaid.

5. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, if he, in his discretion, thinks fit, in any particular case and on any special ground, to remit the payment of any such fees as aforesaid or to order the amount thereof, if paid, to be refunded.

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10.3 of 1902

ORDINANCE No. 1 OF 1871.

A.D. 1871. AN ORDINANCE to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to the Service and Examination of Articled Clerks to Solicitors, the Admission and Enrolment by the Supreme Court of Barristers, Solicitors, and Proctors, the Registration of Public Notaries, the Practice of Barristers and Solicitors, the Taxation and Recovery of Solicitors' Costs, the Remuneration of Solicitors, and other matters connected with the Members of the Legal Profession.

Ordinance No. 3 of 1871, with Ordinances No. 13 of 1856 ss. 11, 12, No. 12 of 1873 ss. 20, 25, No. 15 of 1873, No. 13 of 1884, No. 9 of 1899, and No. 32 of 1899 incorporated.

Short title.

Interpretation of terms.

44 & 45 Vict. c. 44 s. 1.

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[29th May, 1871.]

Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice and

consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Legal Practitioners Ordinance, 1871.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,---

"The Court" means the Supreme Court and includes the Chief Justice and the Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, sitting together or separately in Court or in Chambers :

"The Registrar" means the Registrar of the Court: "Articles" include any contract in writing whereby any person is bound to serve as a clerk to a solicitor :

"Solicitor" means a solicitor or proctor qualified according to the provisions of the laws for the time being in force in this Colony relating to the admission and qualification of solicitors and proctors: "Client" includes any person who, as a principal, or on behalf of another person, or as trustee or executor, or in any other capacity, has power, express or implied, to retain or employ, and retains or

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9.9.03. 288 Restriction on power of variation. Mode of making reduction or 5.4.2.10-1903) variation. Dog. license fur 10.9.8.7.93 Crown Office fee Power to 6. 2. Y. 03 remit or refund fees in special case. No. 5.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A.D. 1870. 3. No fees shall be varied under this Ordinance so as to exceed the original amount thereof. 4. Every reduction or variation under this Ordinance in the amount of any fees shall be made by an order of the Governor-in-Council to be published in The Gazette, and shall not take effect until the date of the publication thereof as aforesaid. 5. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, if he, in his discretion, thinks fit, in any particular case and on any special ground, to remit the payment of any such fees as aforesaid or to order the amount thereof, if paid, to be refunded. A.D. f 6 ( Į 1 Tiditoace. 10.3 of 1902 ORDINANCE No. 1 OF 1871. A.D. 1871. AN ORDINANCE to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to the Service and Examination of Articled Clerks to Solicitors, the Admission and Enrolment by the Supreme Court of Barristers, Solicitors, and Proctors, the Registration of Public Notaries, the Practice of Barristers and Solicitors, the Taxation and Recovery of Solicitors' Costs, the Remuneration of Solicitors, and other matters connected with the Members of the Legal Profession. Ordinance No. 3 of 1871, with Ordinances No. 13 of 1856 ss. 11, 12, No. 12 of 1873 ss. 20, 25, No. 15 of 1873, No. 13 of 1884, No. 9 of 1899, and No. 32 of 1899 incorporated. Short title. Interpretation of terms. 44 & 45 Vict. c. 44 s. 1. B1 [29th May, 1871.] Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:- 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Legal Practitioners Ordinance, 1871. 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,--- "The Court" means the Supreme Court and includes the Chief Justice and the Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, sitting together or separately in Court or in Chambers : "The Registrar" means the Registrar of the Court: "Articles" include any contract in writing whereby any person is bound to serve as a clerk to a solicitor : "Solicitor" means a solicitor or proctor qualified according to the provisions of the laws for the time being in force in this Colony relating to the admission and qualification of solicitors and proctors: "Client" includes any person who, as a principal, or on behalf of another person, or as trustee or executor, or in any other capacity, has power, express or implied, to retain or employ, and retains or 3.-- make preliminary under to ase gard: condi (2) citor exami tained exami 4. the co a hone term under 'of bu procto that h be ext 5.- a cleri thereo same within duly: and a partie
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Fide order of 9.9.03. 288 Restriction on power of variation. Mode of making reduction or 5.4.2.10-1903) variation. Dog. liceuse fur 10.9.8.7.93 Cions Ofice fee Power to 6. 2. Y. 03 remit or refund fees in special case. No. 5.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A.D. 1870. 3. No fees shall be varied under this Ordinance so as to exceed the original amount thereof. 4. Every reduction or variation under this Ordinance in the amount of any fees shall be made by an order of the Governor-in-Council to be published in The Gazette, and shall not take effect until the date of the publication thereof as aforesaid. 5. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, if he, in his dis- cretion, thinks fit, in any particular case and on any special ground, to remit the payment of any such fees as aforesaid or to order the amount thereof, if paid, to be refunded. A.D. f 6 ( Į 1 Tiditoace. 10.3 of 1902 ORDINANCE No. 1 OF 1871. A.D. 1871. AN ORDINANCE to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to the Service and Examination of Articled Clerks to Solicitors, the Admission and Enrolment by the Supreme Court of Bar- risters, Solicitors, and Proctors, the Registration of Public Notaries, the Practice of Barristers and Solicitors, the Taxa- tion and Recovery of Solicitors' Costs, the Remuneration of Solicitors, and other matters connected with the Members of the Legal Profession. Ordinance No. 3 of 1871, with Ordi- rances No. 13 of 1856 ss. 11, 12, No. 12 of 1873 ss. 20, 25, No. 15 of 1873, No. 13 of 1884, No. 9 of 1899, and No. 32 of 1899 incorporated. Short title. Interpreta- tion of termis. 44 & 45 Viet. c. 44 s. 1. B1 [29th May, 1871.] E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:- 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Legal Practitioners Ordinance, 1871. 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,--- 66 The Court" means the Supreme Court and includes the Chief Justice and the Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, sitting together or separately in Court or in Chambers : "The Registrar" means the Registrar of the Court: "Articles" include any contract in writing whereby any person is bound to serve as a clerk to a solicitor : “Solicitor” means a solicitor or proctor qualified according to the provisions of the laws for the time being in force in this Colony relating to the admission and qualification of solicitors and proctors: "Client" includes any person who, as a principal, or on behalf of another person, or as trustee or executor, or in any other capacity, has power, express or implied, to retain or employ, and retains or 3.-- make prelin under to ase gard: condi (2) citor exami tained exami 4. the co a hone term under 'of bu procto that h be ext 5.- a cleri thereo same within duly: and a partie
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Fide order of

9.9.03.

288

Restriction on power of

variation.

Mode of making reduction or

5.4.2.10-1903) variation. Dog. liceuse fur 10.9.8.7.93

Cions Ofice fee Power to

6. 2. Y. 03

remit or

refund fees in special case.

No. 5.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A.D. 1870.

3. No fees shall be varied under this Ordinance so as to exceed the original amount thereof.

4. Every reduction or variation under this Ordinance in the amount of any fees shall be made by an order of the Governor-in-Council to be published in The Gazette, and shall not take effect until the date of the publication thereof as aforesaid.

5. It shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council, if he, in his dis- cretion, thinks fit, in any particular case and on any special ground, to remit the payment of any such fees as aforesaid or to order the amount thereof, if paid, to be refunded.

A.D.

f

6

(

Į

1

Tiditoace.

10.3 of 1902

ORDINANCE No. 1 OF 1871.

A.D. 1871. AN ORDINANCE to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to the Service and Examination of Articled Clerks to Solicitors, the Admission and Enrolment by the Supreme Court of Bar- risters, Solicitors, and Proctors, the Registration of Public Notaries, the Practice of Barristers and Solicitors, the Taxa- tion and Recovery of Solicitors' Costs, the Remuneration of Solicitors, and other matters connected with the Members of the Legal Profession.

Ordinance No. 3 of 1871, with Ordi- rances No. 13 of 1856 ss. 11, 12, No. 12 of 1873 ss. 20, 25, No. 15 of 1873, No. 13 of 1884, No. 9 of 1899, and No. 32 of 1899 incorporated.

Short title.

Interpreta- tion of termis.

44 & 45 Viet. c. 44 s. 1.

B1

[29th May, 1871.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice and

consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Legal Practitioners Ordinance, 1871.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,---

66

The Court" means the Supreme Court and includes the Chief Justice and the Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, sitting together or separately in Court or in Chambers :

"The Registrar" means the Registrar of the Court: "Articles" include any contract in writing whereby any person is bound to serve as a clerk to a solicitor :

“Solicitor” means a solicitor or proctor qualified according to the provisions of the laws for the time being in force in this Colony relating to the admission and qualification of solicitors and proctors: "Client" includes any person who, as a principal, or on behalf of another person, or as trustee or executor, or in any other capacity, has power, express or implied, to retain or employ, and retains or

3.--

make prelin under

to ase

gard:

condi

(2)

citor

exami

tained

exami

4.

the co

a hone

term

under

'of bu

procto that h

be ext

5.-

a cleri thereo

same

within duly:

and a

partie

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