# Derbyshire Mining Customs and Mineral Courts Act 1852, Section XXIX: Penalty for refusing to give Evidence.


If any Person appearing as a Witness shall refuse to give Evidence, or to answer any lawful Question, it shall be lawful for the Steward to impose upon any such Person such Penalty not exceeding Ten Pounds as the said Steward shall think fit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/Vict/16-17/163/section/XXIX (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/derbyshire-mining-customs-and-mineral-courts-act-1852/section-XXIX
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