Deodands Act 1846
The Deodands Act 1846 (9 & 10 Vict. c. 62) was an act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, that abolished the ancient remedy of deodands.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act to abolish Deodands. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 9 & 10 Vict. c. 62 |
| Introduced by | John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell (Lords) |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 18 August 1846 |
| Commencement | 1 September 1846 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1875 |
| Relates to | Fatal Accidents Act 1846 |
Status: Repealed | |
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