XXIVDistringas to compel Appearance or to proceed to Outlawry abolished.
From the Time when this Act shall commence and take effect, so much of the said Act of His late Majesty King William the Fourth as relates to the Writ of Distringas, and the proceeding thereon, whether for the Purpose of compelling Appearance or for Proceedings to Outlawry, shall be repealed, except so far as may be necessary for the Purpose of giving Effect to Proceedings already taken, or to be taken after the Commencement of this Act, under or by reason of any Writ of Distringas issued before the Commencement of this Act, or under any Rule or Order authorizing the issuing of such Writ, and made before the Commencement of this Act.