Island Act. 1842. in the same manner as if the plural number had been also 6 Vic. c. 58. used. And in cases where the plural number only is used, the the word importing the plural number shall be held to include, and be applied to, one person or thing as well as several persons or things, in the same manner as if the singular number had also been used. And when any word in this act shall import the masculine gender only, the same shall be held to include and be applied to females as well as males, in the same manner as if the word importing the feminine gender had also been used. Island Act. 7 Vic. c. 14.] For the maintenance of order in towns and com- 7 Vic. c. 14. munities. ISLD. [December 1, 1843.] 1843. Interpreta words in this act. 7 Vic. c. 14, sec. 34.] In the construction of this act, "magistrate" shall be taken to mean any justice of the peace of tion of the parish in which the offence is committed; "constable shall mean police-man, and "police-man" mean constable; words importing the singular number, or the masculine gender only, shall be understood to include several matters as well as one matter, and several persons as well as one person, and females as well as males, and bodies corporate as well as individuals, unless it be otherwise specially provided, or there be anything in the subject or context repugnant to such construction; and whenever any forfeiture or penalty is payable to a party aggrieved, it shall be payable to a body corporate in every case where such body shall be the party aggrieved, and that for the purposes and within the meaning of this act, the term "carriage" shall be deemed and taken to mean any wagon, wain, sledge, truck, cart, dray, carriage, chaise, or any other description of wheel carriage drawn by horses, cattle, or any kind of animals, or without animals; and the word "town" shall comprehend all cities and villages. 7 VIC. c. 25.] Jamaica railway act. ISLD. [1843.] 7 VIC. c. 25. Island Act. 1843. pretation of 7 Vic. c. 25, sec. 126.] Where in this act any words shall be Rules for used importing the singular number or the masculine gender the inter only, the same shall be understood to include several matters as this act. well as one matter, several persons as well as one person, and females as well as males, and bodies politic, corporate, and collegiate, aggregate or sole, ecclesiastical and lay as well as individuals, unless in any of the cases aforesaid it be otherwise specially provided, or there is something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction. 8 Vic. e 31. Island Act. 1844. Plural to mean one or more. 8 VIC. c. 31.] As to trespasses by cattle and other stock. ISLD. [1844.] 8 Vic. c. 31, sec. 10.] In all cases where the plural number shall have been used, it shall be interpreted as meaning one or more horned cattle, horses, mules, asses, or sheep, unless in any of the cases aforesaid it be otherwise specially provided, or there is something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction. 14 VIC. c. 46. Island Act. 1851. Construc tion of words in this act. 14 VIC. c. 46.] As to trespasses upon property. ISLD. [May 23, 1851.] 14 Vic. c. 46, sec. 13.] In the construction of this act, in cases where the singular number only is used, it shall be held and deemed as applicable to the plural and to several persons as well as to one person: and when the masculine gender is used it shall be held and deemed applicable to the feminine gender as well as to the masculine: and when the word "parish" is used, it shall be held and deemed as applicable to any "city and parish or "precinct" as well as to any parish of this island: and when the words "proprietor" or "occupier," occupier," or either of them is used, it shall be held to include and be applicable to tenants, lessees, and procuration attornies and agents, as well as to proprietors or occupiers. 16 & 17 VIC. c. 107. British stat. 1853. 16 and 17 VIC. c. 107.] Customs' consolidation act. BRIT. [1853.] 16 and 17 Vic. c. 107, sec. 360.] In citing this act in other acts of parliament and in legal instruments, it shall be sufficient to use the expression, "The customs' consolidation act, 1853." 17 VIC. c. 3. 17 Vic. c. 3.] Regulating the granting of licenses for the retailIsland Act. ing of distilled spirits, and for appropriating the revenue thereof. ISLD. [December 1, 1853.] 1853. Interpretation of words under this act. 17 Vic. c. 3, sec. 25.] Where in this act any words shall be used importing the singular number or the masculine gender only, the same shall be understood to include several matters as well as one matter, several persons as well as one person, and Island Act. 1853. females as well as males and bodies politic, corporate and col- 17 Vic. c 3. legiate, aggregate or sole, ecclesiastical and lay, as well as individuals; and where the word "house" is used, the same shall be understood to include any shop, tavern, or place, in which spirits shall be sold or retailed, unless in any of the cases aforesaid it be otherwise specially provided, or there is something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction. ADDENDA. 17 VIC c. 15. COURTS OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. 17 VIC. c. 15.] To remove some doubts as to the limitation of Island Act. the jurisdiction of justices of the peace, in determining cases brought before them under the act 16 Vic. c. 45, and for other purISLD. [February, 1854.] 1854. poses. 17 Vic. c. 15, 'sec. 1.] Whereas doubts have arisen as to the limitation of the jurisdiction of the justices of the peace, in determining cases brought before them under the act 16 Vic. c. 45, (ante); and whereas it is expedient that such doubts Jurisdiction should be removed, Be it therefore enacted, That all debts, explained. claims, or demands, not exceeding £6, and wherein the title to land or real estate, or the collection of duties payable to the crown is not involved, shall be recoverable under the said act, before any two justices of the peace for the parish or precinct wherein such debt or demand was contracted or arose, or wherein the defendant resides: Provided always, That no demand shall be split for the purpose of bringing it within the jurisdiction of such justices, but any plaintiff shall be enabled to sue for a lesser sum than is actually due, or receive it in full satisfaction: Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall be deemed or taken to affect the validity of any judgment, appointment, or other proceeding, taken under and by virtue of the hereinbefore recited act. 2. And where no provision hath been made in the hereinbefore recited act, for the filling up of vacancies occasioned by the death, removal, resignation, or dismissal, of any of the collector or collectors to be annually appointed under and by virtue of the said act: Be it enacted, That upon the death, removal, resignation, or dismissal, of any one or more of the collector or collectors, appointed under and by virtue of the authority of the said act, it shall and may be lawful for the justices and vestry of any parish in which such vacancy shall occur, Island Act. 1854. and for the court of common council of the city and parish of 17 Vic.c. 15. Kingston, at a special meeting of their board, to be convened for that purpose, to appoint another or other fit and competent person or persons as the collector or collectors in the place and stead of such collector or collectors so dying, removed, resigned, or dismissed as aforesaid; and every such collector or collectors so to be appointed shall enter into such security, have the like power and authority, and be subject to the like penalties as are contained in the hereinbefore recited act, anything therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. ment of death, &c. 3. Upon the death of any collector or collectors so to be Appointappointed as aforesaid, or who shall have been already appointed collectors in under the authority of the hereinbefore recited act, it shall be case of the duty of the executors or administrators, or any other person or persons, having in his or their custody or possession any process, summonses, or warrants and proceedings, which were in the hands of such collector or collectors so dying as aforesaid unserved or unexecuted, to hand over to the collector or collectors appointed in his place and stead, all such summonses or warrants or proceedings; and such successor or successors shall act upon and enforce such process, summons, or warrants and proceedings, in like manner as if they had been originally directed to him or them; and the sureties of such collector or collectors so dying, shall not be discharged from their bond in respect of any breach of duty which may have taken place previously to the transfer of the same to the successor of such collector or collectors, nor until such summonses, or warrants and proceedings, shall have been delivered over, and the provisions of the hereinbefore recited act complied with as therein directed. fee of 9d. 4. And be it enacted, That the fee of nine pence, awarded to Justices' the justices for signing the summons under the hereinbefore abolished. recited act shall be abolished. COURTS MARTIAL (NAVAL). c. 69. 16 and 17 VIC. c. 69.] To make better provision concerning 16 & 17 Vic. the entry and service of seamen, and otherwise to amend the laws concerning her majesty's navy. British stat. BRIT. [August 15, 1853.] 1853. offences 16 and 17 Vic. c. 69, sec. 17.] Any court-martial constituted Courts marby virtue of the act 22 Geo. II. c. 33 (ante), shall have the tial may try same power and authority for the trial and punishment of committed offences committed upon the main sea, or in great rivers only, in full pay by persons |