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380

Levying of fines.

Inspection of property by jury.

Jury panel in summary cases.

No. 6 of 1887.

JURY.

30. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar.

31. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection, by the jury, of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court may direct.

32. Whenever it is necessary to summon a jury in the summary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the number drawn to form a panel shall be six, and the provisions of this Ordinance, so far as they are applicable, shall apply to such juries.

Jury in lunacy cases.

Declaration by non-Christian.

33. In any inquiry into the idiocy, lunacy, or unsoundness of mind of any person, any issue determinable by the verdict of a jury shall be tried like an ordinary issue in the court by a common or special jury as the judge may direct. Provided that the alleged idiot, lunatic, or person of unsound mind shall have a special jury as of right.

34. Every person, not being a Christian, who may be summoned to serve as a juror in any case, may, in lieu of the oath now required to be taken, make the following declaration:

I, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare that I will hearken to the evidence, and a true verdict give, to the best of my skill and knowledge, without fear, favour, or affection.

35. In cases not provided for by this Ordinance, the law in force in England relating to jurors and juries shall, in so far as the same does not conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, have force and effect within the Colony; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries.

*As amended by Law Am., Ord., 1923.

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380 Levying of fines. Inspection of property by jury. Jury panel in summary cases. No. 6 of 1887. JURY. 30. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar. 31. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection, by the jury, of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court may direct. 32. Whenever it is necessary to summon a jury in the summary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the number drawn to form a panel shall be six, and the provisions of this Ordinance, so far as they are applicable, shall apply to such juries. Jury in lunacy cases. Declaration by non-Christian. 33. In any inquiry into the idiocy, lunacy, or unsoundness of mind of any person, any issue determinable by the verdict of a jury shall be tried like an ordinary issue in the court by a common or special jury as the judge may direct. Provided that the alleged idiot, lunatic, or person of unsound mind shall have a special jury as of right. 34. Every person, not being a Christian, who may be summoned to serve as a juror in any case, may, in lieu of the oath now required to be taken, make the following declaration: I, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare that I will hearken to the evidence, and a true verdict give, to the best of my skill and knowledge, without fear, favour, or affection. 35. In cases not provided for by this Ordinance, the law in force in England relating to jurors and juries shall, in so far as the same does not conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, have force and effect within the Colony; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries. *As amended by Law Am., Ord., 1923.
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380 Levying of fines. Inspection of property by jury. Jury panel in summary cases. No. 6 of 1887. JURY. 30. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar. 31. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection, by the jury of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court, maj direct. 32. Whenever it is necessary to summon a jury in the jurisdiction summary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the number drawn to form a panel shall be six, and the provisions of this Ordinance, so far as they are applicable, shall apply to such juries. Jury in lunacy cases. Declaration by non- Christian 33. In any inquiry into the idiocy, lunacy, or unsoundness, of mind of any person, any issue determinable by the verdict of a jury shall be tried like an ordinary issue in the court by a common or special jury as the judge may direct Provided that the alleged idiot, lunatic, or person of un- sound mind shall have a special jury as of right. 34. Every person, not being a Christian, who may be summoned to serve as a juror in any case, may in lieu of juror in lieu the oath now required to be taken, make the following declaration: of oath, Application. of law_of_ England in cases not I, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare that I will hearken to the evidence, and a true verdict give, to the best of my skill and knowledge, without fear, favour, or affection. 35. In cases not provided for by this Ordinance, the lan in force in England-relating to jurors, and juries shall,_in_so far as the same does not conflict with the provisions of this provided for: Ordinance, have force and effect within- the-Colony; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries. * M Y the the in t be na re fe an al *As amended by Law Am., Ord., 1923.
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380

Levying of fines.

Inspection of property by jury.

Jury panel in summary

cases.

No. 6 of 1887.

JURY.

30. All fines imposed under this Ordinance shall be levied in such manner as the court or judge may direct, and, when levied, shall be paid to the Registrar.

31. On the trial of any civil or criminal case, either party, or the prosecutor or person accused shall be at liberty to apply to the court for an order for the inspection, by the jury of any property the inspection of which may be material to the proper determination of the proceedings in question, and the court may make such order, on such terms as to adjournment, costs, and otherwise, as the court, maj direct.

32. Whenever it is necessary to summon a jury in the jurisdiction summary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the number drawn to form a panel shall be six, and the provisions of this Ordinance, so far as they are applicable, shall apply to such juries.

Jury in

lunacy cases.

Declaration by non- Christian

33. In any inquiry into the idiocy, lunacy, or unsoundness, of mind of any person, any issue determinable by the verdict of a jury shall be tried like an ordinary issue in the court by a common or special jury as the judge may direct Provided that the alleged idiot, lunatic, or person of un- sound mind shall have a special jury as of right.

34. Every person, not being a Christian, who may be summoned to serve as a juror in any case, may in lieu of juror in lieu the oath now required to be taken, make the following

declaration:

of oath,

Application. of law_of_ England in cases not

I, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare that I will hearken to the evidence, and a true verdict give, to the best of my skill and knowledge, without fear, favour, or affection.

35. In cases not provided for by this Ordinance, the lan in force in England-relating to jurors, and juries shall,_in_so far as the same does not conflict with the provisions of this provided for: Ordinance, have force and effect within- the-Colony; but nothing in this section shall be deemed to relate to jurors or juries on death inquiries.

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