«r • in j£ resti ng lecture entitled "Curious Phases of tli P Law" w as delivered at the E P BOtn Library last evening by Mr. L P. Loary. LL.B.. the chair being oecup.ed by Mr. Barr, eitv Vbranan. Tbe lecturer at some length explained to his hearers tbe difference between common law and equity He showed the various forms of complaints and actions, some of which were met In-! costs in damages and some that were not The plaintiff, he said, sometimes lost Ins case under circumstances which would appear to the uninitiated to be ludicrous. The law's delays and the expense incurred thereby, was demonstrated, and the procedure in both cases explained. Bankruptcy and divorce law were discussed in an interesting manner, many humorous incidents in conrt life being mentioned. A heiirtv vote of thanks was accoTded to Mr. Leary for liis instructive address. \' " ~ ' Every day is show day at Smith and Cau^hey's. — (Ad.) The Railway Denartment advertises in > this issue particulars of train arranse* I ments in connection with Pakuranga Hunt Races at Ellcrslie on August 15, Xew Goods now on display in nil departments. Inspection cordially invited. —Smith and Caugliey, Ltd.—Ad. | Just received—Charming selection of j day and evening gowns, direct from . London and Paris. Inspection invited.— Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 190, 13 August 1925, Page 8
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