Admiralty Court Act 1840

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• Whenever a vessel shall be arrested, etc., court to have jurisdiction over claims of mortgagees
• Court to decide questions of title, etc.
• The court in certain cases may adjudicate, etc.
• Evidence may be taken viva voce in open court
• Evidence may be taken viva voce before a commissioner
• Attendance of witnesses and production of papers may be compelled by subpoena
• Gaolers to receive prisoners committed by the Court of Admiralty or by Admiralty coroners
• Prisoners in contempt may be discharged
• Jurisdiction to try questions concerning booty of war
• Jurisdiction of courts of law and equity not taken away

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