HL Deb 06 March 1845 vol 78 cc368-9
Lord Campbell

moved that the House should go into Committee on these Bills. There was one Amendment which he wished to make, and that was, that the process should be served on persons residing abroad, either by a British subject, or by a Notary Public.

Lord Brougham

said, that this Amendment removed part of his objection to the measure. It was known that the Notaries Public in France were persons of high character, and could be trusted; but it might not be safe to repose the same confidence in the notaries of other countries. He would throw out this suggestion—whether a Judge's order should not be required, indicating, having regard to the particular country, in what way the service of the process should be performed?

The Lord Chancellor

said, that this Bill might have very important effects with regard to the proceedings in Courts of Equity. He therefore hoped that his noble and learned Friend would give him time to consider what the operation of these Bills, in that respect would be.

Lord Campbell

said, that he would leave it to his noble and learned Friend to name a day.

The Lord Chancellor

said, that he would name the first day of the meeting of the House after the Easter holidays.

After a few words from Lord Ashburton.

The three Bills passed through the Committee, and ordered to be reported the first Sitting Day after Easter.

House adjourned.