Dublin Justices Act, 1824

Reputation that persons hold office under this Act to be sufficient evidence of their appointment.

31. If it shall become necessary to prove the power, office, authority, or appointment of any of the divisional justices or constables, or of the receiver, or of any other officer or person appointed or acting under or by virtue of this Act as aforesaid, it shall in all cases be sufficient, to all intents and purposes, to prove that the said person or persons, at the time in question, was or were commonly known or reputed to hold such office or situation respectively; and it shall not in any such case be necessary to produce or prove any appointment or qualification whatsoever of such person or persons.