Maryland Testamentary Law Revisions Enacted
Maryland enacts repeal and reenactment of section seventy seven of Article ninety three and adds three sections to Article. The act preserves executor rights for nonresidents and expands Orphans' Court powers to compel defaulting executors, with penalties for noncompliance and guardianship revocation. It also clarifies charitable bequests guiding formation of a receiving corporation within twelve months and defines broader interpretation of deeds with power of appointment. The measure takes effect on passage with gubernatorial approval.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Public General Laws
United States
Baltimore
Register of
SSS
Elihu E. Jackson
Repeal and reenactment of Insolvents provision 1888 act
An 1888 act repeals and reenacts section twenty-two of Article forty eight of the Code of General Laws on Insolvents. It states that the article does not affect judgments for injuries from seduction of a female or for defamation of a female. The act takes effect upon passage, approved April 4, 1888, certificate by W G Parnell and the House Speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Elihu E. Jackson
W. G. Parnell
Senate
Maryland Evidence Act Amendment Repeals Section Forty-Three
The Maryland General Assembly repeals and reenacts section forty three of Article thirty seven of the Code of Public General Laws regarding evidentiary oath by clerks storekeepers or credible witnesses. The act, approved in 1585, confirms oath requirements for proving delivery of money or goods and allows courts to charge recipients. It preserves certain tax, bounty, and highway regulation powers for counties while repealing inconsistent laws, with Prince George's County exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Elihu E. Jackson
General Assembly
State of
Prince George’s County
Maryland proposes expanded powers for County Commissioners
Chapter 467 amends Article twenty eight of the Maryland Code to add new sections A B and D. It grants County Commissioners control over all public roads streets and alleys in their counties except within incorporated towns and authorizes them to set rules for repairing cleaning mending and funding such work.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Code of Public General Laws
State of
Maryland Larceny statute proposed additions to crimes code
An act to add sections to Article thirty of the Maryland public general laws titled Crimes and Punishments Larceny. It defines that a person entrusted with goods or materials who fraudulently disposes of them or converts the product to personal use shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined up to fifty dollars or sentenced as provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public General Laws
General Assembly of
Maryland
Elihu &. Jackson
George M. Upshor
House of Delegates
George Peter
Senate
General Assembly of Maryland
Carlton Shafer
W.G. Purnell
House of Refuge
Saint Mary’s Industrial School
House of Reformation and Instruction
Elaiu KE. Jackson
Imprisonment or fines for receiving stolen goods
A historic act outlines penalties for possessing or handling stolen goods. It sets imprisonment for up to six months in the House of Correction or fines, with courts deciding compliance. It specifies guilt for purchasing or receiving such goods knowingly and provides that the act takes effect upon passage. Approved April 1838.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Elumiue
Jackson
Repeal and reenactment of courts article amendments
Amendment to the Code of Public General Laws repeals and reenacts section nine of article twenty nine in the Courts title. It allows courts to order audit and statement of accounts in actions founded on accounts, with auditor appointment and equity-like proceedings for an accounting, reserving jury trial if demanded. Approved April 4 1885 ElIhu K Jackson January Session 1885.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Courts of Equity
Billy
Elihu KE. Jackson
Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Elihu E. Jackson
Maryland Court Law Adopts Admission Based Relief Section
An act adds Section 23A to Article twenty nine of the Maryland Code to permit a party in any action to obtain immediate relief by motion or petition upon admissions in pleadings or written admissions. The order becomes part of the record and is reviewable on appeal from the final decree. approved April 5th 1888. ELIZA E. JACKSON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public General Laws
General Assembly of
Maryland
Eliza E. Jackson
George M. Upshur
House of Delegates
George Peter
Senate
General Assembly of Maryland
Carlton Shafer
W.G. Parnell
Speaker of the House of Velevates January Lesson
W. G. Purnell presents a January 1888 lesson for the Speaker of the House of Velevates, outlining duties and governance notes for the legislative body.
Maryland Act Repeal and Testimentary Law Reform
Chapter 544 repeals and re enacts portions of the Testamentary Law article. It details validity of wills made outside the state or where residence occurred and allows probate in any Orphans Court. Approved April 6 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Elihu E. Jackson
Maryland Insolvents Act Repeal Reenacted with Amendments
Chapter 275 enacts repeal and reenactment of Section 26 in Chapter 172 of the 1880 Acts. It amends provisions of Article 48 of the Maryland Public General Laws regarding insolvents and related procedures. The measure restructures the statutory framework and clarifies definitions and requirements.
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Carlton Schafer
W. G. Purnell
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W. G. Purnele
Carlton Sitafer
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