High_Court_of_Admiralty_Act_1859
High Court of Admiralty Act 1859
United Kingdom legislation
The High Court of Admiralty Act 1859 (22 & 23 Vict. c. 6) was an Act of Parliament passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act was an important step in moving the ancient Admiralty Court of England and Wales towards its modern constitution. It was also an important step in the abolition of Doctors' Commons.