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Fairs

& 35 Vict. c. 12), proceeding on the preamble that 'certain of the fairs held in England and Wales are unnecessary, are the cause of grievous immorality, and are very injurious to the inhabitants of the town

Divorce

may be made against the party obtaining the decree nisi. The Act of 1937 applies to England and Wales only. In Scotland the remedy of divorce is open to either spouse on the ground of adultery, or

Domicile

have jurisdiction to entertain a suit for dissolution of marriage the parties must be domiciled in England or Wales, though in the case of a suit for judicial separation mere residence is sufficient, Armytage v. Armytage, 1898

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Equitable mortgage

mortgage by deposit of title-deeds. Its validity has long been established beyond all question, Bank of New South Wales v. O'Connor, (1889) 14 App Cas P 282. An equitable mortgage being a contract for a mort-gage, the

Gavelkind

a confirmation of their ancient rights. By 34 & 35 Hen. 9, c. 26, all gavelkind lands in Wales were made descendible to the heir according to the Common Law. This could only be effected by Act

Fishery

Fisheries Act, 1923, which consolidates and amends the enactments relating to Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries in England and Wales. The powers and duties under all these Acts are now vested in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Garter

been elected, and of Sovereigns and extra Knights who have been admitted by special statutes. The Prince of Wales is a constituent part of the original institution, The Habit and Ensigns of the Order comprise (inter alia)

Gazette and local advertisement

an application, proposed order, order or scheme relating to a harbour or group of harbours in England or Wales, publication in the London Gazette and , in each of two successive weeks, in one or more local

General Nursing Council

General Nursing Council for England and Wales [see the Nurses Registration Act, 1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5, c. 94], regulates the registration of nurses.

Great Britain

Great Britain, means England, Scotland and Wales. See the Union with Scotland Act, 1706, Preamble, Art. 1; Interpretation Act, 1978, s. 22(1), Sch. 2, para.

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