New France (1608 - 1763)

An Act to explain and amend the laws relating to land in free and common soccage in the province of Lower Canada, 1831 (Gives the King of England power of assent to Lower Canada legislation regarding land grants)

Document Summary:

The King of England may give his assent to any bill passed by the Legislative Council and Assembly of Lower Canada regarding land grant regulations. This was notwithstanding any contradictions against this practice in English law.