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JURY.
Levying of fines.
Inspection of property by jury.
Jury panel in summary jurisdiction cases.
Jury in lunacy cases.
the judge shall, unless some reasonable excuse is proved upon oath or otherwise to his satisfaction, impose upon him a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars.
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.
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 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.
Declaration by non-Christian juror in lieu of oath.
Application of law of England in cases not provided for.
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.
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278
No. 6 of 1887.
JURY.
Levying
of fines.
Inspection of property by jury.
Jury panel in summary jurisdiction
cases.
Jury in
the judge shall, unless some reasonable excuse is proved upon oath or otherwise to his satisfaction, impose upon him a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars.
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.
33. In any inquiry into the idiocy, lunacy, or unsoundness lunacy cases. 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 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.
Declaration by non- Christian juror in lieu of oath.
Application of law of England in
cases not
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 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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