...of the Province oí Quebec, in North America," it was, among other things, provided, " That in all matters of controversy relative to property and civil...rights, resort should be had to the Laws of Canada as the rule for the decision of the same ;'r such Provision being manifestly and avowedly intended...

...things, Reciui of provided, " That in all matters of controversy relative to Act 14th G«o. r J m. property and civil rights, resort should be had to the laws of Canada, as the rule for the decision of the same ;" such provision being manifestly and avowedly intended for...

...enacted, "that the inhabitants may profess the Romish religion ;" and in the 8th sectio'n it is enacted, " that in matters of controversy relative to property and civil rights, resort shall be had to the laws of Canada us the rule for decision of the same ; and all causes shall, with...

...British dominions. By this act the English criminal law was preserved. But it was enacted " that in all matters of controversy relative to property and civil...resort should be had to the laws of Canada for the rule and decision of the same, and all causes that should hereafter be instituted in every court of...

...structures: — By this Act the English criminal law was preserved ; but it was enacted that ' in all matters of controversy relative to property and civil rights resort should be had to the rule and decision of the laws of Canada' — excepting however in this concession to French law : '...

...habituated, and were unprepared to change, the general law of Canada. This act enacted, that, ' in ' all matters of controversy relative to property and civil...rights, ' resort should be had to the laws of Canada, as the rule, for the '. decision of the same.' Provided always, that such laws should not affect lands...

...was repealed by the first act of the legislature of Upper Canada, and it was enacted " that in all matters of controversy relative to property and civil rights, resort should be had to the laws of England for the decision of the same." (a) The subsequent acts of the legislature of that province...

...possessions, together with all customs and usages relative thereto, and all other civil rights, he.; and that, in matters of controversy, relative to property...The question under this clause is, whether we shall take away all the law of England, at six months or twelve months hence. I declare myself incapable...

...possessions, together with all customs and usages relative thereto, and all other civil rights, &c.; and that, in matters of controversy, relative to property...The question under this clause is, whether we shall take away all the law of England, at six months or twelve months hence. I declare myself incapable...

...guided by the rules of justice and of the law of nations, the British parliament enacted that, " in all matters of controversy, relative to property and civil...rights, resort should be had to the laws of Canada;" that when parliament afterwards departed from the principle thus recognised, firstly, by the introduction...