LEGAL INQUIRY COLUMN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 221, 18 September 1930, Page 27

LEGAL INQUIRY COLUMN.

(By BABBISTBR-AT-LA\y.)

[Letters of inquiry will be answered every xeek in' this column.' As far as possible they vWill bo dealt with in the order in which they are received, - and replies will be inserted with the least possible delay.]

GRANDFATHER.—The* easiest method of getting, the information is to instruct a solicitor in Auckland to have inquiries set on foot. TROUBLED.—(I) Your memory of the position will probably be accepted as correct. There is no need for ypu to advise the other party that you are not positive of the exact state of accounts., (2) You cannot go'back on . .your bargain, nor do I think it would be reasonable' to exclude the vehicle. ,The person who is taking the gracing is surely not seriously Inconvenienced. PERPLEXED.—Your husband will not be liable unless he signs a guarantee. The prohibition against warrants does not : free him from any debt which he may owe. It merely affects one of the many , methods of obtaining or eriforciag pay- - ment. • ■ . :-

TRUST BETRAYED.—Your letter does not any substantial grounds for suing the agent. It merely indicates that a full inquiry into the facts may he worth while. You are entitled to a , proper account, and may sue for it If you have not had one.-B.JiG.-1-You have no remedy worth pursuing. WORRIED.—PIace your case before a barrister and if liis opinion is favourable / apply to the court for leave to proceed as a pauper. . SUBSCRIBER.—UnIess the section holders fence their property they have no remedy worth pursuing. . You may be able to arrange for a small payment for . grazing, but sixpence per week would . be all it is worth.

CHESSMEN.—The member is liable for all dues and fees incurred prior to his withdrawal, .and -his resignation does not affect his liability. MATRON.—If the will is skilfully drawn it could not be challenged on the grounds ;you mention. Unless the person who drew it was informed of all the circumstances it is unlikely that he has . made the will watertight. You could obviate all difficulties by making the gift now. A.W.—lf the amount is really due then you oare not entitled to a discount. If the amount claimed as arrears is not due. then you are entitled to a discount off your current accounts'. You will find it much more expensive to establish your rights than to pay the amount . claimed. HONESTY.—if the will clearly makes pro- . vision for the children by the first marriage, then they should sue the trustee for their shares. TROUBLED.—You should sue for separation on the grounds of cruelty and also ipr maintenance. Your husband will flue .the. court has much more generous V -tuns as to.the amount required to maintain a wife. You would be allowed onetuird'of hie' wages at least; ANXIOUS.—I am afraid I cannot under- - stand, your question. In whose name is the house, yours or your wife's? Have you any children? If the property is in your wife's name you will Have to obtain Letters of Administration to her estate. , DIVORCED.—The father is still liable for the; maintenance of his daughter. . ' DEEDS.— You should take title at once. You, would not pay for any article and leave the matter of taking delivery indefinitely. The cost will be about £3. J 'C.H.--You. have not complied with ■ the Act, ; but if you at once notify your employer you may be able to recover .compensation. You should get your solicitor to attend to the matter at _'.. once,, as any further delay would be

J.Wr—You may sue.for the] damage done, Probably a-letter drawing attention to ■■■■we damage vand asking that\it be remedied -will■ suffice. .-. REXRUT.— The mother would receive on* third of the estate and the children the remainder equally between them.