The Present Picture of New South Wales (1811) by David Dickinson Mann
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_Cur Dogs_.--Such as are dangerous to stock, or apt to fly at horses, to be destroyed; and if damage be sustained, the owner of the dog to forfeit treble. _Debts_.--Wheat and live stock, at government prices, to be considered a legal tender. _Debts of deceased Persons_.--Priority of claims for: 1st, medical attendance; 2d, debts and duties to the king; 3d, judgments; 4th, recognizances; 5th, rents; 6th, obligations, bills final and protested; 7th, single bills; 8th, wages; 9th, book debts, etc. _Deeds, Bonds, etc._--to be executed by the judge advocate, as notary public: individuals prohibited the exercise of any part of such office, under the penalty of removal. _Detainers_.--All applications respecting detainers against persons leaving the colony, to be made at the secretary's office in writing, and to be lodged within ten days after notice of departure; otherwise not cognizable, unless the party about to depart remains twenty days after the notice has elapsed. _Extortion_--to be punished as circumstances may require. _Fees_.--High court of appeal before the governor: to provost marshal 1L. 1s. to secretary or clerk 1l. 1s. door-keeper 5s. Note. No appeal is allowed from the verdict of |
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