...of Quebec should enjoy their property, usages, and other civil rights as they had before done, and that, in all matters of controversy relative to property and civil rights, resort should be had to the laws of Canada, and be determined agreeably to the said laws, and say: " In this...

...with their Allegiance to his Majesty, and Subjection to the Crown and Parliament of Great Britain; and that in all Matters of Controversy, relative to Property...Canada, as the Rule for the Decision of the same; and all Causes that shall hereafter be instituted in any of the Courts of Justice, to be appointed...

...practice their religion, provided a new oath of office that was inoffensive to Catholics, and stipulated "in all Matters of Controversy, relative to Property...Rights, Resort shall be had to the Laws of Canada." Carleton interpreted this to restore the entire body of French civil laws, even in commerce. "In this...