| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act for the better preventing of frivolous and vexatious Suits. [2] |
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| Citation | 8 & 9 Will. 3. c. 11 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 8 March 1697 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1948 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Administration of Justice Act 1696 (8 & 9 Will. 3. c. 11) was an Act of the Parliament of England, originally titled An Act for the better preventing of frivolous and vexatious Suits.
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