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SUMMARY JURISDICTION (IRELAND) ACT 1908 - SECT 1

1.(1) Where a court of summary jurisdiction is satisfied by evidence produced
before it that a married man is a habitual drunkard ... the court may, on the
application of any person specified in this section, make an order under
this Act protecting

(a)The earnings or separate property of the wife of the drunkard;

(b)Anything purchased by her with such earnings or property;

(c)The wearing apparel, school requirements, and earnings of her children or
step-children;

(d)Any tools, instruments, appliances, or materials entrusted to her
independently of her husband;

(e)Any furniture, bedding, or other articles in use as household necessaries
in her residence;

(f)Any tools, instruments, appliances, or other articles used in connection
with any work, business, or calling engaged in by the wife or her children or
step-children independently of her husband.

(2) The persons who may make an application to the court under this section
are the wife of the habitual drunkard or his or her parent, child, brother, or
sister, or anyone holding the commission of the peace of the borough or county
in which the alleged habitual drunkard resides, ...

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