Sheriffs Act 1887

Application of Act in Special CasesE+W

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F1S. 31 repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group 1

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33 Saving for privileges of city of London and approval of election of sheriffs of London.E+W

(1)Nothing in this Act shall affect the privilege of the mayor, commonalty, and citizens of the city of London to elect the F3. . . sheriffs of London.

(2)Unless otherwise directed by order of Her Majesty in Council, warrants signifying the approval by Her Majesty of the election of the F3. . . sheriffs of London shall be prepared under the seal of the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the central office of the [F4Senior Courts], which warrants may be delivered to the said sheriffs or their duly authorised agents without fee on the thirtieth day of September or between that day and the twelfth day of November in every year, and an entry of the grant of such warrants shall be made on the roll of the court, and unless such warrant be stayed by order of Her Majesty in Council on or before the said thirtieth day of September, the election of such F3. . . sheriffs shall be deemed to be approved by Her Majesty.

(3)All warrants and documents relating to the said F3. . . sheriffs which heretofore have been filed and recorded in the central office of the [F4Senior Courts] shall continue to be so filed and recorded.

(4)Save as aforesaid F5. . . this Act shall apply to the F3. . . sheriffs of London in like manner as to any other sheriff.

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F5Words in s. 33(4) repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group 1

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37 Saving for Duchy of Cornwall.E+W

Nothing in this Act shall be prejudicial to the rights of the Crown in right of the Duchy of Cornwall, or to the Duke of Cornwall when there is a Duke of Cornwall.