Crown Debts Act 1541
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The Crown Debts Act 1541 (33 Hen. 8. c. 39) was an Act of the Parliament of England, which introduced the concept of crown debt in English law, i.e. that the crown has priority for its debts before all other creditors.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | The Byll for thestablishment of the Courte of Surveyors.[2] |
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Citation | 33 Hen. 8. c. 39 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 1 April 1542 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Supreme Court Act 1981 |
Status: Repealed |
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The whole Act was repealed by section 152(4) of, and Schedule 7 to, the Supreme Court Act 1981.