Papists Act 1738 Explained

Short Title:Papists Act 1738
Type:Act
Parliament:Parliament of Great Britain
Long Title:An Act for allowing further time for Inrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists, and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers, Devisees and Lessees.
Year:1738
Citation:12 Geo. 2. c. 14

The Papists Act 1738 (12 Geo. 2. c. 14) was an Act of Parliament passed by the Parliament of Great Britain during the reign of George II. Its long title was "An Act for allowing further time for Inrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists, and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers, Devisees and Lessees".[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/NEI_law.htm Probate legislation