Section 14

Act 1153 of 1785 (Smith Law Vol. 2), § 14, under LAND OFFICE - PUBLIC LANDS - GRANTS, WARRANTS & SURVEYS.

Act 1153 of 1785 (Smith Law Vol. 2), § 14

Section 14. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any officer, or other person, who is enjoined or required to do or perform anything by this act, shall neglect or refuse to perform the same, he shall, (besides being liable to the party grieved for damages,) be punishable for his neglect or refusal as aforesaid, and likewise for any other misbehavior, abuse of trust, and for any fraud therein, by fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court of the proper county.