Pt. 2, c. III, Art. IV

Times and places of probate courts

Structure The Courts Pt. 2, c. III · Judiciary Power

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The judges of probate of wills, and for granting letters of administration, shall hold their courts at such place or places, on fixed days, as the convenience of the people shall require; and the legislature shall, from time to time, hereafter appoint such times and places; until which appointments, the said courts shall be holden at the times and places which the respective judges shall direct.

Simplified explanation

Judges of probate shall hold their courts at places and on fixed days as the people's convenience requires, and the legislature shall appoint those times and places; until it does, the courts are held where and when the judges direct.