# Ecclesiastical Corporations Act 1832 (repealed)

2 & 3 Will. 4 c. 80 · enacted 3 August 1832 · revised to 1 July 2018

An Act to authorize the identifying of Lands and other Possessions of certain Ecclesiastical and Collegiate Corporations.

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## Introductory text

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## 1 Archbishops, bishops, deans and chapters, &c. may enter into agreements or deeds of reference with their lessees, to ascertain and settle unknown or disputed boundaries or quantities of manors, &c. leased. Referees to make surveys, maps, and admeasurements; to summon and examine witnesses on oath; to call for all deeds, &c.; to make awards, with maps thereto, on parchment or vellum. awards and maps to be laid before parties, and their approbation to be written. Awards and maps to be conclusive.

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## 2 Certain consents required to render valid proceedings under this Act.

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## 3 Power to infants, married women, lunatics, &c. to enter into reference.

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## 4 Agreements or deeds of reference, awards and maps, to be deposited in registry of archbishop, bishop, &c. Documents to be produced for inspection. Registrar’s fees.

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## 5 Expenses of reference how to be paid.

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## 6 Extent of Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/2-3/80 (the official version)
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