Issue of summons
Section 14 of the Stage-Carriages Act, 1861 deals with issue of summons. Whenever any charge is made before any Magistrate of any offence under this Act on which it is necessary to issue a summons to the proprietor of a stage-carriage, the Magistrate shall issue such summons directed to such proprietor or his nearest agent, and may transmit such summons by letter-post, w The Act came into force on 07 Jul 1861.
Whenever any charge is made before any Magistrate of any offence under this Act on which it is necessary to issue a summons to the proprietor of a stage-carriage, the Magistrate shall issue such summons directed to such proprietor or his nearest agent, and may transmit such summons by letter-post, which shall be deemed to be good service thereof.
The letter shall be registered at the post-office, and the cost of the registration shall be borne by the Government in the first instance, but may be charged as costs in the case.
The summons shall allow a reasonable time, in reference to the distance to which the summons is sent, for the appearance of such proprietor or his agent as aforesaid.
Section 14, The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861 (Act 16 of 1861).
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Stage-Carriages Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Stage-Carriages Act is headed "Issue of summons". Whenever any charge is made before any Magistrate of any offence under this Act on which it is necessary to issue a summons to the proprietor of a stage-carriage, the Magistrate shall issue such summons directed to such proprietor or his nearest agent, and may transmit such summons by letter-post, w
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Stage-Carriages Act?
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When did Section 14 of the Stage-Carriages Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Stage-Carriages Act, cited as Stage Carriages Act 1861 14, came into force on 07 Jul 1861, having been enacted on 07 Jul 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 11. Penalty for not conforming to provisions of section 5250 words
- 13. Penalty when recoverable from proprietor224 words
- 8. Penalty for allowing carriage to be drawn by fewer animals or more passengers, etc., to be carried than provided by license174 words
- 20A. Power to make rules161 words
- 18. Imprisonment of offender if distress not sufficient160 words
- 3. Power to refuse license132 words
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