# Tithe Act 1832, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act for shortening the time required in claims of modus decimandi, or exemption from or discharge of tithes.
[9th August 1832]
Whereas the expence and inconvenience of suits instituted for the recovery of tithes may and ought to be prevented, by shortening the time required for the valid establishment of claims of a modus decimandi, or exemption from or discharge of tithes:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/2-3/100/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tithe-act-1832/introduction
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