Mayor's Court of London Procedure Act 1857
WHEREAS there exist in the City of London certain Courts of Law called respectively the Sheriffs Court of the Poultry Compter, and the Sheriffs Court of the Giltspur Street Compter: And whereas it is expedient that certain Functions and Jurisdiction of the said Sheriffs Courts should be abolished: And whereas it is expedient to make the Mayor's Court more efficient, by extending its Powers and simplifying its Practice and Mode of Procedure: May it therefore please Your Majesty that it may be ...