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consent of Council, 1820-1842. Elected after 1842 by P.L. 1842, c. 3.

Legislative History:

P.L. 1820, c. 27, § 1. P.L. 1821, c. 90, 1 1. R. 1824, cc. 45; 46. R. 1828 3 c. 28. R. 1829, c. 50. R. 1848 3 c. 112. R. 1849, c. 175. R. 1903, c. 99. P.&S.L. 1907, c. 366. R. 1915, c. 289. R. 1925, c. 100. P.&S.L. 1927, c. 57.

4.04--Board of Jurisprudence. Created by R. 1820, c. 11.

Duties--select, arrange and prepare a digest of all the statutes of the Colony, Province, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts now in force in the State; report to the next Legislative session.

Members--3 men learned in law appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1820, c. 11. R. 1821, cc. 24; 26; 65. R. 1822, c. 8.

4.05--Courts of Probate. Created by P.L. 1821, c. 51, § 1. Massachusetts Law 1784, § 1.

Duties--take probate of wills; grant administrations on estates of persons deceased; appoint guardians to minors and other persons; examine and allow accounts of executors, administrators, and guardians.

Legislative History:

R. 1820, c. 30. P.L. 1821, c. 51, § 1. R. 1821, c. 43. R. 1825, c. 12. R. 1840, c.3.

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