Supreme Court—In Chambers.

Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 207, 3 September 1886, Page 3

Supreme Court—ln Chambers.

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(Before His Honor Mr Jußtloe Gillies ) Probate, Etc.—Probate was granted in re J. F. Mandono and Alexander Thomson (deceased). A similar application in re David Nathan (deceased) was deferred, pending the filing of a further affidavit that one of the executors resides in England. No order was made in re Henry Pilkington (deceased), there being no assets in the colony, and consequently no jurisdiction. The issue of letters of administration in re Wm. Knott, otherwise William Wills (deceased) was deferred pending the filing of a further affi davit giving better evidence of the identity of Knott and Wills, who died S years ago. Letters of administration were ordered to be issued in re John Mcßurney (deceased). Land Transfer Caveat.—ln tho matter of the Land Transfor Act, 18S5, and re caveat lodged by District Land Registrar affecting lots 50 and 16 on deposited plan 3U4, Mr Mahony moved that the Registrar should show cause why tho caveat should not be withdrawn.—Mr Cotter appeared for the Registrar. —His Honor ordered that the caveat bo removed. Hokiang a Sawmill Company. —A motion by Mr Tboo. Cooper for leave to Commis sion of Crown Lands to commence an action against the above Company was withdrawn. Directions for Maintenance. — Mr Brock having moved re C. H. Huxtable (deceased) for directions as to maintenance of testator's son, ond amount to bo allowod by trustee, His Honor directed an allow ance of 15a per weok to be paid till tho child is 7 years of age, and thenceforword £1 per week till he is 14 years. Waikato Fkllmonoeky Company.—lt was ordered that the creditors of this Company should send in their claim within a month from first advertisment, and Thos. Buddie was appointed solicitor to the Official Liquidator.

Re Thos. Wilson v. James Wilson and Others —Mr Theo. Cooper moved for an order removing the plaint into the Supreme Court. No order, however, was made, the plaintiff consenting to evidence being taken by Commission under machinery of the B.M. Evidence Act, oosts of this application to be costs in tho causo.

Mount Eden Saw Mill Company.—Upon Mr Campbell's motion His Honor settled tho list of contributories.i Carder being reduced to 100 shares. Inglis and Smyth's claims reserved.

Acoidbnt Indemnity, Company v P. A. Edmiston.—Mr Rigby moved for an order that this action should bo tried by a common jury of four. No order, however, was made. .-. > .i

Re RonERT Fiw.roy Bolton (a debtor).— It was moved therein that disallowance of debt be reversed. No order was made, applicant to pay trustee £1 Is costs.