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Acts and Rulings of 1957

94 acts passed, of which 1 since repealed; 39 amending earlier acts. 232 rulings reported: 22 in the High Court, 20 in the Court of Chronological Offences, 190 in the regional courts. Grand Chancellor: Edvard Ort.

Acts passed, by month

February (12)

4 February 1957The Public Order Actin force
5 February 1957An Act for the Better Regulation of Sanitationin force
9 February 1957The Sunday Observance (Amendment) Act amends The Sunday Observance Actin force
13 February 1957The Poor Relief (Amendment) Act amends The Poor Relief Actin force
16 February 1957The Sealed Archive Regulation Actin force
17 February 1957The Hospitals (Amendment) Act amends The Hospitals (Amendment) Actin force
21 February 1957The Weights and Measures Regulation Actin force
23 February 1957The Wasserdorf War Widows Actin force
26 February 1957The Teachers' Pay (Amendment) Act amends The Teachers' Pay (Amendment) Actin force
27 February 1957The Banking Actin force
28 February 1957The Dating of Instruments (Amendment) Act amends The Dating of Instruments Actin force
28 February 1957The Almanac Inspection Actin force

April (6)

1 April 1957An Act for the Better Inspection of Telephonein force
6 April 1957The Gaming Regulation Actin force
10 April 1957The Tarnmoor Company Registration Actin force
10 April 1957An Act for the Better Regulation of Requisitionin force
22 April 1957The Tramway Actin force
29 April 1957The Electricity Actin force

Rulings of note

Rulings of the High Court and the Court of Chronological Offences reported in 1957, to a limit of forty. Rulings of the regional courts are in the full reports.

14 January 1957The Crown v. P. M.
[1957] SZCO 1 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 2865 marka.
15 January 1957Hallin v. Brenn
[1957] SZHC 1 · The High Court
Concerning an unpaid debt of 477 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs.
17 January 1957The Crown v. M. H.
[1957] SZCO 2 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 7164 marka.
19 January 1957Gristen v. Brenn
[1957] SZHC 2 · The High Court
Concerning an unpaid debt of 1194 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum.
23 January 1957The Crown v. C. H.
[1957] SZCO 3 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 4 months.
5 February 1957The Crown v. R. B.
[1957] SZCO 4 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 5 months.
27 February 1957The Crown v. A. B.
[1957] SZCO 5 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: the clock destroyed; no further penalty.
15 March 1957Hallin v. Wendl
[1957] SZHC 3 · The High Court
Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: contract void.
18 March 1957Ostrand v. Tinset
[1957] SZHC 4 · The High Court
Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 19106 marka.
30 March 1957The Crown v. M. B.
[1957] SZCO 6 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 9 years and the press forfeit.
7 April 1957Sarpeten v. Mahler
[1957] SZHC 5 · The High Court
Concerning an unpaid debt of 1194 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs.
19 April 1957Brack v. Marrow
[1957] SZHC 6 · The High Court
Concerning an unpaid debt of 19106 marka. Ruling: dismissed.
24 April 1957Ostrand v. Brenn
[1957] SZHC 7 · The High Court
Concerning the estate of the late Brenn. Ruling: for the eldest son.
25 April 1957The Crown v. N. L.
[1957] SZCO 7 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 7164 marka.
25 April 1957The Crown v. U. G.
[1957] SZCO 8 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of an unyear record (a letter) found at Weinau. Ruling: 1 years, suspended.
22 May 1957Tinel v. Tarn
[1957] SZHC 8 · The High Court
Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: apology ordered.
25 May 1957The Crown v. U. H.
[1957] SZCO 9 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 47766 marka.
28 May 1957Fenn v. Rusk
[1957] SZHC 9 · The High Court
Concerning a contract for iron rails not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant.
29 May 1957The Crown v. L. S.
[1957] SZCO 10 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 11 months.
3 June 1957Lenz v. Ehrlich
[1957] SZHC 10 · The High Court
Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: contract void.
17 June 1957The Crown v. A. B.
[1957] SZCO 11 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Sudholt. Ruling: 14 months.
22 June 1957Brack v. Kolm
[1957] SZHC 11 · The High Court
Concerning the estate of the late Kolm. Ruling: for the eldest son.
27 June 1957The Crown v. W. Z.
[1957] SZCO 12 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 10 years and the press forfeit.
6 July 1957Reedholt v. Neitzvaur
[1957] SZHC 12 · The High Court
Concerning a contract for church bells not delivered. Ruling: damages of 2865 marka.
22 July 1957Kaltz v. Nagel
[1957] SZHC 13 · The High Court
Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: apology ordered.
27 July 1957Wendl v. Meitzmar
[1957] SZHC 14 · The High Court
Concerning the estate of the late Meitzmar. Ruling: will upheld.
12 August 1957The Crown v. H. M.
[1957] SZCO 13 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 16 months.
17 August 1957The Crown v. P. B.
[1957] SZCO 14 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of an unyear record (a diary). Ruling: 17 months and forfeiture.
30 August 1957The Crown v. A. H.
[1957] SZCO 15 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Marschau. Ruling: 13 months.
1 September 1957The Crown v. M. B.
[1957] SZCO 16 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 7164 marka.
26 September 1957The Crown v. E. T.
[1957] SZCO 17 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of an unyear record (a ledger). Ruling: acquitted: the year on the a coin die was illegible.
23 October 1957Giensei v. Toltren
[1957] SZHC 15 · The High Court
Concerning a boundary between two farms at Grauburg. Ruling: boundary fixed at the old ditch.
2 November 1957Kullen v. Wendl
[1957] SZHC 16 · The High Court
Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant.
4 November 1957Brenn v. Hallin
[1957] SZHC 17 · The High Court
Concerning an unpaid debt of 47766 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum.
7 November 1957The Crown v. W. E.
[1957] SZCO 18 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning assertion of the unyear in print. Ruling: 16 months.
12 November 1957Lengtol v. Rornden
[1957] SZHC 18 · The High Court
Concerning an unpaid debt of 1194 marka. Ruling: dismissed.
22 November 1957Rusk v. Gilhor
[1957] SZHC 19 · The High Court
Concerning the estate of the late Gilhor. Ruling: will set aside.
30 November 1957The Crown v. P. M.
[1957] SZCO 19 · The Court of Chronological Offences
Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 1194 marka.
5 December 1957Richsaul v. Hallolt
[1957] SZHC 20 · The High Court
Concerning the estate of the late Hallolt. Ruling: will set aside.
15 December 1957Marrow v. Tarn
[1957] SZHC 21 · The High Court
Concerning smoke from a brickworks at Dammsee. Ruling: dismissed.

Compiled by the Office of the Statutes. Acts are listed by the date on which they passed the Assembly. Records of the Court of Chronological Offences give the accused by initials.

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