Section 30
Cessation of jurisdiction as to treasure-trove, wrecks, etc.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to Coroners.
It shall no longer be the duty
of the Coroner to inquire whether any person dying by his own act was or was not felo de se, to
inquire of treasure trove or wrecks, to seize any fugitive's goods, to execute process or to exercise as
Coroner any jurisdiction not expressly conferred by this Act.
Felo de se. --A felo de se shall not forfeit his goods.
Deodands. --Deodands are hereby abolished
Felo de se. --A felo de se shall not forfeit his goods.
Deodands. --Deodands are hereby abolished