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Steward’s Compensation to include Preparation of Deed of Enfranchisement.
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XIX. The Steward for the Time being of any Manor of which any Lands enfranchised under this Act shall be Parcel shall, on every such Enfranchisement, be entitled to receive from the Tenant, as a Compensation for the Trouble of such Steward about such Enfranchisement, and for the Extinguishment of his Office with respect to such Lands, such a Sum as the said Commissioners may direct, and, in the Absence of such Direction on this Subject, such a Sum as will amount to One Set of Fees on Surrender and Admittance for each of the Tenements included in such Enfranchisement, such Fees to be calculated according to the reasonable Custom or Usage prevalent in the Manor whereof such Lands shall be Parcel, and in case the Parties shall differ about the same the Amount shall be ascertained by the Commissioners; and the Steward, in consideration of such Compensation, shall prepare and deliver to the Tenant a proper Deed of Enfranchisement, duly executed by the Lord, without making any Charge for the same, or for completing the Enfranchisement, save Stamp Duty and Parchment: Provided always, that if more than One Set of Fees is demanded by the Steward, it shall be lawful for the said Commissioners to moderate and tax the Amount of such Fees to such Sum as shall appear to them just and reasonable.
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