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| Chapter | Short Title | Extent of Repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 20 & 21 Vict. c. 77. | The Court of Probate Act 1857. | In Section 73, the words “upon his giving such security (if any) as the court shall direct”. |
| Section 82. | ||
| 39 & 40 Vict. c. 18. | The Treasury Solicitor Act 1876. | In section 2, the last paragraph, both as originally enacted and as applied by section 3 of the Duchy of Lancaster Act 1920. |
| 54 & 55 Vict. c. 39. | The Stamp Act 1891. | In Schedule 1, in the heading beginning “Bond on obtaining letters of administration” the words “England or”. |
| 6 Edw. 7.c. 55. | The Public Trustee Act 1906. | In section 11(4), the words “upon the grant to him of administration, or” and the words “if administration is granted to him or”. |
| 15 & 16 Geo. 5.c. 23. | The Administration of Estates Act 1925. | Section 34(2). |
| 12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6 c. 29. | The Consular Conventions Act 1949. | In section 1(3) the words “(including liabilities under the administration bond)”. |
| Section 1(5). | ||
| 12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6.c. 47. | The Finance Act 1949. | In Schedule 8, in paragraph 8, the words “and Bond on obtaining letters of administration”. |
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