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THE PROVINCIAL JUDICATURE. 
(b) in actions on bail bonds given to a sheriff in a 
County Court or where the penalty is recoverable before the 
Court of Commissioners for the recovery of small debts; 
(¢) in all actions for any amount recoverable under 
any statute before the Court of Commissioners for the 
recovery of small debts. 
The following actions are excepted, 
(a) of detinue, replevin or ejectment where the title 
to land is brought in question; 
(0) in which the validity of any devise, bequest or 
limitation is disputed ; 
(¢) crim. con. and seduction ; 
(d) for breach of promise of marriage ; 
(e) against executors or administrators ; 
(f) against Justices of the Peace for anything done in 
the execution of their office; 
(9) upon judgments in the Supreme Court’. 
An appeal is allowed to the Supreme Court *. 
Marine - A Marine Court of Enquiry established by the 27 Vie. 
Gourt-¢. 23 has jurisdiction in collisions, casualties resulting in loss 
of life and charges of misconduct against masters of vessels. 
Surrogate Surrogate Courts. Jurisdiction in matters relating to 
Court. wills belongs to the Surrogate Courts. 
id Insolvents’ Courts were established by 81 Vie. c. 15. 
Divorce Court of Divorce. In 1835 the Lieutenant-Governor and 
Court: Council were authorized to hear and determine all matters 
relating to divorce, and power was given to the Lieutenant- 
Governor to appoint the Chief Justice to preside in his 
stead & 
Supreme 
Court. 
Supreme Court. The Supreme Court was established by 
(Governor Patterson under the powers conferred by his Com- 
i P, E. 1 41 Vie. c. 12, 88. 16—17. 2 Ib. 8. 93. 
3 P. HE. I 86 Vie. ¢. 21. 1 PE. I 5 Wil 4, ¢. 10.