Main Features of Act.—(Private, 39 George III. c. 75.)
Commissioners.—Three appointed.
(1) John Foakes of Gray’s Inn, Gentleman representing the Lord of the Manor.
(2) Richard Davis of Lewknor, Oxford, Gentleman representing the Impropriator of the Great Tithes.
(3) Daniel Mumford, of Greville St., Hatton Gardens, Gentleman, representing the other Proprietors of Estates with Right of Common or a major part in value. Two to be a quorum. Vacancies to be filled up by the parties represented from persons not interested in the enclosure. Surveyor appointed, Henry Craster of Cheshunt.
Payment.—Commissioners, Surveyor, and Clerk or Agent to Commissioners each to have 2 guineas a day for each working day.
Claims.—All claims with particulars of tenure, etc., to be handed in at specified times; claimants must give such particulars ‘as shall be necessary to describe such Claims with as much Precision as they can.’ No claim to be received afterwards, unless for some special cause. Commissioners’ determination on claims to be final and conclusive, if no objection is made. If objection is made, the objector can (1) try the matter at law on a feigned issue; or (2) submit the question to 2 arbitrators, the claimant naming one arbitrator, the objector naming the other. If the arbitrators disagree, they can name an umpire, whose decision is final and conclusive. Commissioners can award costs. Commissioners to have no jurisdiction over matters of title which can be tried at law.
System of Division—Special Provisions:
To Lords of the Manor.—(7 of them.)
(1) Sir G. W. Prescott of Cheshunt.