LEGAL INQUIRY COLUMN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 72, 26 March 1931, Page 14

LEGAL INQUIRY COLUMN.

(By BARRISTER-AT-LAW.)

[Letters of inquiry will be answered every week in this column. As far as possible they will be dealt with in the order in which they arc received, and replies will be inserted with the least possible delay.]

ANXIOUS. —You should get your solicitor to write to the party threatening proceedings if she does not cease her unpleasant activities. J.A. —-l'our question is not one of law. Probably your banker can advise you what the abbreviation means if it is a common mercantile usage. If it is a term confined to your particular trade you should inquire among dealers in the same line of business. MRS. M.—You are not bound to pay more than the price quoted, plus a few shillings which you agreed to. FAIRPLAY. —It is too late now to dispute the debt, and you must make up your mind to pay it. If a judgment summons is issued you will have to satisfy the Court that you are unable to pay, or face an order for imprisonment. MOTHER. —You are not personally liable, and if you are sued you should defend. The boy may be liable, and if the books are in fact of the class termed necessaries, which they appear to be, lie will be liable. On the boy's behalf you should offer to pay by instalments within your means, and do not be frightened by threats. COMPLY. —You should ask for an account from the trustee, and if it is not forthcoming, sue. BAMBOO.—You arc entitled to cut the roots where they cross the boundary. If you dig a trench there the remedy may be permanent.

BENEFICIART.—I could not advise on a will and mortgaj" iMJch I have not seen, as so much depends on the wording:. If vou have not mortgaged your share you will be unaffected by the vicissitudes of the owners of the other shares. I suspect, however, that the consent which you signed may not be such an innocent document as you think. MAIN" BODY. —As a matter of law you have no definite and absolute right to the arrears. In common fairness, however, they should be paid to you. If you keep your case persistently before the authorities, including the Minister, you may have justice done. You cannot hope for any success unless you fight hard and often so that there will be no excuse for claim. SAX DE COTES. —A letter from your solicitor should have the desired effect. Some people will persist in petty violations of their neighbour's rights until they are seriously challenged. D.I.L. —Widow's pensions are payable to a widow who has children under fifteen years of age dependent upon her. The maximum is 10/ per week for the widow and 10/ weekly for each child. If there are no children no pension is payable. There are certain limitations as to property and income. RAILWAY SERVANT.—You are not exempt from the tax. MORTGAGOR.—The Mortgagor's Relief Bill has not yet been passed. I cannot ' advise you what benefit it will be to you because the bill may be amended. It is almost certain to cover your case.