Bill passed both Houses. Royal Assent.
Main Features of Amending Act.—(Private, 14 George III. c. 54.)
New Commissioner added, Richard Richardson (who was one of the Surveyors under the former Act).
Expenses.—Commissioners can set out allotments without abatement for sale to 48 persons named, and other allottees who give notice. In the case of these allottees, the Commissioners are to settle their quota of charges and assess them accordingly.
The Commissioners in rendering their account may charge one guinea a day for loss of time, and 10s. a day for expenses. The surveyors’ charges must be ‘reasonable and moderate.’ The Commissioners must give an account before they call for payment, and the account is to be open to inspection at the charge of 6d.
Claims.—The claims of 32 persons named, which have been disallowed or withdrawn (1) for want of evidence; (2) for misnomers; (3) for failure to deliver in time, are to be reconsidered. Such claims must be delivered in at the first meeting, and must not be greater than they were before. They can be referred on appeal to the Arbitrators as before, but the appellant must now give security for costs in case the appeal fails.
Incroachments.—As some encroachments of over 40 years standing are found to have no right of common (and so cannot contribute their share to the Tithe Allotment), tithes can be charged on these in the form of rent charges.
Power of Appeal.—To Quarter Sessions in respect of the Commissioners’ accounts, if any person interested thinks any item unreasonable, and no satisfactory explanation is forthcoming.
Award (for 2 Acts).—June 25, 1775. Duchy of Lancaster.
From the Award we learn as follows:—