A Digest of the Law of Scotland: With Special Reference to the Office and Duties of a Justice of the PeaceT. & T. Clark, 1855 - 984 pages |
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... master of every vessel arriving in this realm from foreign parts shall , immediately on arrival , declare to the chief officer of customs , whether , to the best of his knowledge , he has on board any alien , or any alien has landed ...
... master of every vessel arriving in this realm from foreign parts shall , immediately on arrival , declare to the chief officer of customs , whether , to the best of his knowledge , he has on board any alien , or any alien has landed ...
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... master giving up the indenture within one month after the enlisting , shall receive the remainder of the bounty not paid , the recruit deducting two guineas for necessaries . The master must take an oath , according to a schedule ...
... master giving up the indenture within one month after the enlisting , shall receive the remainder of the bounty not paid , the recruit deducting two guineas for necessaries . The master must take an oath , according to a schedule ...
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... master was bound to afford such . In case of desertion , the apprentice - fee is forfeited to the master ; and where the master fails on his part , the whole fee must be returned by him .. 8. The contract is terminated , 1st , by ...
... master was bound to afford such . In case of desertion , the apprentice - fee is forfeited to the master ; and where the master fails on his part , the whole fee must be returned by him .. 8. The contract is terminated , 1st , by ...
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... master , on oath , may issue a warrant for the apprehension of the apprentice , and thereon , determine the satisfaction due the master ; and , if security be not given for payment , he may commit the offender to prison for three months ...
... master , on oath , may issue a warrant for the apprehension of the apprentice , and thereon , determine the satisfaction due the master ; and , if security be not given for payment , he may commit the offender to prison for three months ...
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... master or mistress , to summon such master or mistress to appear before such justices , at a reasonable time to be named in such summons ; and such justices shall and may examine into the matter of such complaint , and upon proof ...
... master or mistress , to summon such master or mistress to appear before such justices , at a reasonable time to be named in such summons ; and such justices shall and may examine into the matter of such complaint , and upon proof ...
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