Savings Bank Act, 1844

Settlement of disputes between trustees and depositors, &c.

14. [1] If any dispute shall arise between the trustees and managers of any savings bank and any individual depositor therein, or any executor, administrator, next of kin, or creditor, or assignee of depositor, who may become bankrupt or insolvent, or any person claiming to be such executor, administrator, next of kin, creditor, or assignee, or to be entitled to any money deposited in such savings bank, then and in every such case the matter in dispute shall be referred in writing to the barrister-at-law appointed under the said recited Acts, who shall have power to proceed ex parte on notice in writing to the said trustees or managers left or sent by the said barrister to the office of the said institution; and whatever award, order, or determination shall be made by the said barrister shall be binding and conclusive on all parties, and shall be final to all intents and purposes, without any appeal; and no submission to, award, order, or determination of the said barrister shall be subject or liable to or charged with any stamp duty whatever.

[1 See note to title.]