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PRESCRIPTION ACT 1832


TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title
           Preamble

   [1.]    Claims to right of common and other profits a prendre, not to be defeated after 30 years’ enjoyment by showing the commencement; after 60 years’ enjoyment the right to be absolute, unless had by consent or agreement
            
   2.      In claims of right of way or other easement the periods to be 20 years and 40 years
            
   4.      Before-mentioned periods to be deemed those next before suits for claims to which such periods relate
            
   5.      In actions on the case the claimant may allege his right generally, as at present: In pleas to trespass and other pleadings, where party used to allege his claim from time immemorial, the period mentioned in this Act may be alleged; and exceptions or other matters to be replied specially
            
   6.      Restricting the presumption to be allowed in support of claims herein provided for
            
   7.      Proviso for infants, etc.
            
   8.      What time to be excluded in computing the term of 40 years appointed by this Act
            
   9.      Not to extend to Scotland or Ireland
            
   10.     Commencement of Act
            
   11.     Act may be amended
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