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Order ID:402

UK Parliament — House of Lords

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2025 — 23rd October 78 Claims of peerage [24 March 1767]

In claims of peerage, the following directions shall apply in regard to claims by petition which have been referred to a committee to hear the claim.

The petitioner shall lodge their case, pedigree and proofs with the Clerk of the Parliaments within six weeks from the date of the presentation of their petition to the House.

Records and documents in public custody may be proved before the committee by copies officially certified as in ordinary legal proceedings. The production of originals of such documents shall not be required except on an order of the Lord Speaker or Chairman of Committees. Originals of records and documents in private custody, together with copies thereof, must be produced and proved before the committee.

In unopposed claims, the record of the documentary evidence given before the committee shall be examined by an examiner appointed by the Crown Agent. The Crown Agent may, if they think fit, similarly appoint an examiner in opposed claims. The cost of the examination shall be borne by the claimant.

The fees to be charged shall be such as shall be authorised from time to time by the House.

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2025 — 23rd October 78 Claims of peerage [24 March 1767]

In claims of peerage, the following directions shall apply in regard to claims by petition which have been referred to a committee to hear the claim.

The petitioner shall lodge their case, pedigree and proofs with the Clerk of the Parliaments within six weeks from the date of the presentation of their petition to the House.

Records and documents in public custody may be proved before the committee by copies officially certified as in ordinary legal proceedings. The production of originals of such documents shall not be required except on an order of the Lord Speaker or Chairman of Committees. Originals of records and documents in private custody, together with copies thereof, must be produced and proved before the committee.

In unopposed claims, the record of the documentary evidence given before the committee shall be examined by an examiner appointed by the Crown Agent. The Crown Agent may, if they think fit, similarly appoint an examiner in opposed claims. The cost of the examination shall be borne by the claimant.

The fees to be charged shall be such as shall be authorised from time to time by the House.