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| Chapter | Short Title | Extent of Repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 20 & 21 Vict. c. 79. | The Probate and Letters of Administration Act (Ireland) 1857. | In section 27 the words “probates, letters of administration”. Sections 94 and 95. |
| 21 & 22 Vict. c. 56. | The Confirmation and Probate Act 1858. | In section 9 the word “personal” in each place where it occurs. Section 13 and 14. Schedule (F). |
| 22 & 23 Vict. c. 31. | The Court of Probate Act (Ireland) 1859. | Section 25. |
| 23 & 24 Vict. c. 5. | The Indian Securities Act 1860. | In section 1 the words from “and probate or” to the end of the section. |
| 38 & 39 Vict. c. 41. | The Intestate Widows and Children (Scotland) Act 1875. | In section 3, the words from “and where such” to the end of the section. |
| 39 & 40 Vict. c. 24. | The Small Testate Estates (Scotland Act 1876. | In section 3, the words from “and where such” to the end of the section. |
| 39 & 40 Vict. c. 70. | The Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1876. | Section 42 and 43. |
| 44 & 45 Vict. c. 12. | The Customs and Inland Revenue Act 1881. | In section 34 the words from “and the fees” to the end of the section. |
| 57 & 58 Vict. c. 30. | The Finance Act 1894. | Section 16(4). Section 23(7). |
| 10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 67. | The Government of Ireland Act 1920. | Section 28(5). |
| 15 & 16 Geo. 5. c. 49. | The Supreme Court of Judicature (Consolidation) Act 1925. | Section 168. Section 169. In section 174(2) the words “probates, letters of administration”. |
| 18 & 19 Geo. 5. c. 26. | The Administration of Justice Act 1928. | Section 10. |
| 22 & 23 Geo. 5. c. 11 | The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1932. | Section 2. |
| 1955 c. 24. (N.I.). | The Administration of Estates Act (Northern Ireland) 1955. | Section 27. |
| 4 & 5 Eliz. 2. c. 46. | The Administration of Justice Act 1956. | Section 17(3). |
| 1970 c. 31. | The Administration of Justice Act 1970. | In section 54(6) the words from “and the amendment” to the end of the section. In Schedule 2, paragraph 1. |
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