Church Patronage (Scotland) Act 1874
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7 Appointment by presbytery tanquam jure devoluto.
(1) If on occasion of a vacancy in any parish no appointment of a minister shall be made by the congregation within the space of six months after the vacancy has occurred, the right of appointment shall accrue and belong for that time to the presbytery of the bounds where such parish is, who may proceed to appoint a minister to the said parish tanquam jure devoluto. (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Appointment by presbytery tanquam jure devoluto.
(1) If on occasion of a vacancy in any parish no appointment of a minister shall be made by the congregation within the space of six months after the vacancy has occurred, the right of appointment shall accrue and belong for that time to the presbytery of the bounds where such parish is, who may proceed to appoint a minister to the said parish tanquam jure devoluto. (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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