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Form of question to be tried, etc.

No. 2.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A:D, 189..

(3.) Generally, for all purposes of or auxiliary to the trial of questions of fact by a jury before the Court, and in respect of new trials thereof, and also for all purposes in relation to or consequential upon the direction of issues, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority in all respects as belong to the said Supreme Court for the like purposes.

54.-(1.) When the Court orders a question of fact to be tried by a jury, the question shall be reduced into writing in such form as the Court may direct, and at the trial the jury shall be empanelled to try the question and a true verdict to give thereon according to evidence. (20 & 21 Vict. c. 77 s. 37.)

Making and particulars of calendars of grants. Ib. s. 67.

Distribution of calendars. Ib. s. 68.

Specialty and simple contract debts to stand in equal degree. 32 & 33 Vict. c. 46 s. 1

(2.) On every such trial, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority in all respects as belong to a Judge of the Supreme Court sitting in its original jurisdiction.

Calendars of Grants.

55. (1.) The Judge shall cause to be made from time to time in the Registry of the Court and to be printed calendars of the grants of probate and administration therein for such periods as the Judge may think fit.

(2.) Every such calendar shall contain a note of every probate, administration with the will annexed, or administration granted with the period therein specified.

(3.) Every such note shall set forth the date of the grant, the name of the testator or intestate, the place and time of death, the names and descriptions of the executors or administrators, and the value of the effects as set forth in any commission of appraisement or otherwise.

56. The Registrar shall cause a copy of every such calendar to be transmitted to the Governor, to the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in England, to the Sheriff Court of the County of Edinburgh in Scotland, to the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in Ireland, and to such other offices, if any, as the Judge may from time to time direct.

PART IV.

RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY.

57. In the administration of the estate of every deceased person, no debt or liability of such person shall be entitled to any priority or preference by reason merely that the same is secured by or arises under bond, deed, or other instrument under seal, or is otherwise made or ...

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302 Form of question to be tried, etc. No. 2.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A:D, 189.. (3.) Generally, for all purposes of or auxiliary to the trial of questions of fact by a jury before the Court, and in respect of new trials thereof, and also for all purposes in relation to or consequential upon the direction of issues, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority in all respects as belong to the said Supreme Court for the like purposes. 54.-(1.) When the Court orders a question of fact to be tried by a jury, the question shall be reduced into writing in such form as the Court may direct, and at the trial the jury shall be empanelled to try the question and a true verdict to give thereon according to evidence. (20 & 21 Vict. c. 77 s. 37.) Making and particulars of calendars of grants. Ib. s. 67. Distribution of calendars. Ib. s. 68. Specialty and simple contract debts to stand in equal degree. 32 & 33 Vict. c. 46 s. 1 (2.) On every such trial, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority in all respects as belong to a Judge of the Supreme Court sitting in its original jurisdiction. Calendars of Grants. 55. (1.) The Judge shall cause to be made from time to time in the Registry of the Court and to be printed calendars of the grants of probate and administration therein for such periods as the Judge may think fit. (2.) Every such calendar shall contain a note of every probate, administration with the will annexed, or administration granted with the period therein specified. (3.) Every such note shall set forth the date of the grant, the name of the testator or intestate, the place and time of death, the names and descriptions of the executors or administrators, and the value of the effects as set forth in any commission of appraisement or otherwise. 56. The Registrar shall cause a copy of every such calendar to be transmitted to the Governor, to the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in England, to the Sheriff Court of the County of Edinburgh in Scotland, to the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in Ireland, and to such other offices, if any, as the Judge may from time to time direct. PART IV. RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY. 57. In the administration of the estate of every deceased person, no debt or liability of such person shall be entitled to any priority or preference by reason merely that the same is secured by or arises under bond, deed, or other instrument under seal, or is otherwise made or ...
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302 Form of question to be. tried, etc. No. 2.] THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A:D, 189.. (3.) Generally, for all purposes of or auxiliary to the trial of questio of fact by a jury before the Court, and in respect of new trials ther and also for all purposes in relation to or consequential upon the directic of issues, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority in all respects as belong to the said Supreme Court for the h purposes." 54.-(1.) When the Court orders a question of fact to be tried by jury, the question shall be reduced into writing in such form as 20 & 21 Vict. Court may direct, and at the trial the jury shall be empanelled to the question and a true verdict to give thereon according to evidence. (c. 77 s. 37. Making and particulars of calendars of grants. Ib, s. 67. Distribution- of calendars. Ib. s. 68. Specialty and simple con- tract debts to stand in equal degree. 32 & 33 Viet. chi6 8 1 (2.) On every such trial, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction powers, and authority in all respects as belong to a Judge of th Supreme Court sitting in its original jurisdiction. Calendars of Grants. 55. (1.) The Judge shall cause to be made from time to time in the Registry of the Court and to be printed calendars of the grant grants of probate and administration therein for such periods as the Judge may think fit. (2.) Every such calendar shall contain a note of every probate, administration with the will annexed, or administration granted with the period therein specified. (3.) Every such note shall set forth the date of the grant, the name of the testator or intestate, the place and time of death, the names and descriptions of the executors or administrators, and the value of the effects as set forth in any commission of appraisement or otherwise. 56. The Registrar shall cause a copy of every such calendar to be transmitted to the Governor, to the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in England, to the Sheriff Court of the County of Edinburgh in Scotland, to the Principal Registry the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in Ireland, and to such other offices, if any, as the Judge may from time to time direct. PART IV. RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY. 57. In the administration of the estate of every deceased person, no debt or liability of such person shall be entitled to any priority or pre ference by reason merely that the same is secured by or arises under bond, deed, or other instrument under seal, or is otherwise made or
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Form of

question to be. tried, etc.

No. 2.]

THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [A:D, 189.. (3.) Generally, for all purposes of or auxiliary to the trial of questio of fact by a jury before the Court, and in respect of new trials ther and also for all purposes in relation to or consequential upon the directic of issues, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority in all respects as belong to the said Supreme Court for the h

purposes."

54.-(1.) When the Court orders a question of fact to be tried by jury, the question shall be reduced into writing in such form as 20 & 21 Vict. Court may direct, and at the trial the jury shall be empanelled to

the question and a true verdict to give thereon according to evidence.

(c. 77 s. 37.

Making and particulars of calendars of

grants. Ib, s. 67.

Distribution- of calendars. Ib. s. 68.

Specialty and simple con- tract debts to

stand in equal degree.

32 & 33 Viet.

chi6 8 1

(2.) On every such trial, the Court shall have the same jurisdiction powers, and authority in all respects as belong to a Judge of th Supreme Court sitting in its original jurisdiction.

Calendars of Grants.

55. (1.) The Judge shall cause to be made from time to time in the Registry of the Court and to be printed calendars of the grant

grants of probate and administration therein for such periods as the Judge may think fit.

(2.) Every such calendar shall contain a note of every probate, administration with the will annexed, or administration granted with the period therein specified.

(3.) Every such note shall set forth the date of the grant, the name of the testator or intestate, the place and time of death, the names and descriptions of the executors or administrators, and the value of the effects as set forth in any commission of appraisement or otherwise.

56. The Registrar shall cause a copy of every such calendar to be transmitted to the Governor, to the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in England, to the Sheriff Court of the County of Edinburgh in Scotland, to the Principal Registry the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice in Ireland, and to such other offices, if any, as the Judge may from time to time direct.

PART IV.

RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY.

57. In the administration of the estate of every deceased person, no debt or liability of such person shall be entitled to any priority or pre ference by reason merely that the same is secured by or arises under bond, deed, or other instrument under seal, or is otherwise made or

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