Pound-Breach Act, 1843

Justices not to hear cases where questions of title arise, or as to any bankruptcy, &c.

2. Provided always, that nothing herein contained shall authorize any justices of the peace to hear and determine any case of pound-breach or rescue in which any question shall arise as to the title to any lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or any interest therein or accruing therefrom, or as to any bankruptcy . . . , or any execution under the process of any court of justice, or as to the obligation of maintaining, repairing, or keeping in repair any wall, hedge, paling, ditch, sunk fence, or fence whatsoever.

[Ss. 3, 4 rep. 55 & 56 Vict. c. 19. (S.L.R.)]