Elucidation to Tables IX, X, and XI

(i) ( Ireland) at the commencement of this 2 d period of years it is, that the Irish appeals make (as will be observed) for the first time. This change was the result of the Irish Union Act 39 th act Geo.3.c.67: 2 d July 1800. During the interval between the Union, and the emancipation of the Irish Parliament, from its dependence on the British, viz. as 1782, by 22G.3.c.53 - the appeals now presented to the House of Lords sitting for the three United Kingdoms, now to be presented to the Irish House of Lords.

(k) ( Bye-Day) It is with reference to the regular days abovementioned [Note (c)] that all other days in the week are called Bye-days.

Bye-days are not like the regular days, appointed for the hearing of causes, without distinction, see[?] the order in which they stand upon the list. Bye-day is appointed for each cause separately taken, upon a Motion made by some Lord, in compliance with a Petition presented by a party who regards himself as prejudiced by the delay (most naturally and frequently the Respondent) and commonly on some special ground: 1. that the hearing will (fr instance) take up but little time: 2. that the party, applying for the extra-dispatch thus given, is poor: 3. that the whole or the greater part of his property is at stake upon the cause: 4. that the decision appealed from is interlocuting, & that, in consequence of the Appeal, the final decision that should be pronounced in the Court below[?], is suspended or retarded: 5. that the question is a question Scotch law. & that Scotch Counsel, concerned in the cause, happen to be then in London, but for a limited time: 6. that the appeal is without merits, & brought merely for delay.