LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9734, 2 February 1895, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

\ SUPREME COURT.—In Chambebs. >~; >.. .-• * Friday. ; ■' " , fßefore His Honor Mr.' Justice Conolly.) Admission to this Bar.—On the motion of Mr. Cotter, Mr. John Harold Gregory was admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Probate.— Probate was granted to the executors named in the wills of William Wade, Edward Francis Barnard, James Dilworth, Peter Clark, Thomas Dearsley, Charles jNicholls, George Smith, Benjamin Davison, Ellen Boscawen, Jame3 Finlay, Sarah Robinson, Benjamin Cranwell, Oscar Bartholomew Gregory, and Thomas Clark. In respect of the will of John Costello, Mr. MeAlister moved on summons to show cause why probate should not be granted. The caveat in this case was withdrawn, and Mr. Cooper consented to the order - for probate being granted. Probate wa3 granted accordingly. Mr: Oliphant made a.'similar application in respect of the will of Martha Rout. As a large number of affidavits had been filed on the previous day, and His Honor had not had time to look into them, the application was allowed to stand over until Friday next. -" "- "■ : •■' ■■:.' ■■; % '' _ Administration.— Letters of administration were granted in the estate of Theodore George Clark Kemp and Nathaniel Cuthbert Basketfc. In the latter case, the applicant aaked that sureties be dispensed with. There were no debts. The deceased was a bachelor, and the father asked for administration. Tho application was granted, subject to filing an affidavit that there was no debts.

Invicta G.M. Co.— Mr. Campbell moved that the official liquidator be allowed to proceed, under section 39 of the Magistrates Court Act, 1892, against R. S. Collier and others, for recovery of calls. The order for the call, Mr. Campbell said, had been made by His Honor, and the amounts being small, it was not thought desirable to proceed by summons in the Supreme Court, and they therefore asked permission to proceed in the S.M. Court against the persons named in the affidavits to enforce payment. The order was granted as an order of the Court. Sweetman v. McMurray. —Mr. Earl moved on summons to show cause why execution should not issue on a foreign judgment. Mr. Tunks, on behalf of Mr. Earl, asked that this application might stand over till Friday next. Tliß adjournment was granted. Deknes v. Picturesque Atlas Co.—Mr. Parr moved that the charging order nisi granted herein be made absolute The application was allowed to stand over till Tuesday next. Ansennk v. Wingate and Co.—Mr. Johnston moved on summons for directions as to taking accounts before the Registrar. Mr. Johnston said that Mr. O. B. Way mouth was the accountant agreed upon between all the gardes. Mr. McGregor appeared for ttfe "defendants. An order was made, by consent, that accounts be filed within 14 days, and that the Registrar and accountant have power to examine the parties and witnesses upon oath. The question of costs was allowed to stand over. A Marriage Settlement. —Re the Settled Land Act 1886, and a certain deed of conveyance in trust by way of marriage settlement. Mr. Parr moved that Henry Tracey Clarke, the tenant for life, have leave to sell certain land. There was a similar application on behalf of Mary Ann Clarke, the other tenant for life. Mr. Parr said the land was near Tauranga, and was quite unproductive, and they had lately received a notice to fence, so they were desirous of getting rid of the property. The trustees had been urved with notice, and they consented to the order being made. Orders were granted in each instance.

Tenant for Life.ln the matter of the Settled Land Act, 1886, and part of section 12, block 1, Tangihua survay district, and Patrick James Lamb, a minor, Dr. Laishley moved, on summon?, that the powers conferred upon a tenant for life by the Settled Lund Ant, 18S6, be exercised by Patrick Lamb, the father of Patrick James Lamb, during the minority of the latter. Dr. Laishley said there were 441 acres in the block, and it was now desired by the father that two acres be sold to the Board of Education. His Honor thought there should be an affidavit showing the amount of the offer for the section. Dr. ' aishley said the affidavit of the father, who was present, stated that the object of selling this section was t'o enhance the value of the rest of the block. Mr. Lamb said ho had intended to make a gift of the section to the Board, but as that could not be done legally he proposed to sell it to the Board at Is an acre, as it would bo a benefit to the wbolo district. Mr. Lamb Jan., a youth 16 or 17 years of age, who was also present, said he w.a? quite willing to give the land as a site for a school. His Honor said he thought there should be some evidence as to the value of the land. He was quite satisfied that the transaction was a bona, fide one, but he should allow it to stand over for an affidavit showing the value of the land, as he was hound to see that the best price that could reasonably be obtained was got for the land. New Plymouth Co-operative Society. — In the matter of the Company's Memorandum of Association Act, 1891, and of bho Now Plymouth Co-operative Society {Limited), Mr. Clayton (tor Mr. Samuel) moved for an order confirming a resolution altering the provisions of association. Mr. Clayton said the only creditor was the bank, and they consented. The order was granted as prayed. Rkavi Mantapoto.— ln the matter of the Administration Act, 1879, and of the will and codicil of Rewi Maniapoto Manga, Mr. McGregor moved for leave to take documents off the file, that costs of receiver be taxed and paid out of the estate, and that the commission of the receiver be fixed. Mr. McGregor pointed out that tho Native Lands Courb Act coming into force prevented the proceedings in the Supreme Court from being completed, and the application would now have to bo taken in the Native Lands Court. They required the will, the affidavit of Mr. Gresham, and other documents. His Honor did not think he required the affidavits, and perhaps ho was not entitled to them. The affidavits must remain, but the will could be taken off the file. It was further ordered that the costs iof receiver be taxed and paid. The third application was referred to the Registrar to report.

POLICE COURT.— [Before Mr. R. S. Bush, S.M.]

Youngsters in Troublk. — Two lads named Allan Wheelan, aged eight years, and Edwin Hadfield, aged nine, were charged with stealing a watch chain and Is Id from the clothed of William Clough, while he was bathing at the baths. Constable Kelly, on being told of the theft, arrested the boys, whom he had seen leave the baths hurriedly. They now, crying, pleaded guilty, and were severely admonished from the Bench. On account of their extreme youth they wore then let goBad Language.— Urgareb Moran was charged with using obscene language to Louisa Penn. Mr. Brassey was for the complainant, and Mr. Collins (representing Mr. Banme) was for defendant. By arrangement the defendant consented to pay the costs of the proceedings (£2 19a), and also to enter into a surety of £20 to keep the peace.

[Before Mr. D. B. McDonald and Mr. M. Niccol, J.lVs.]

Alleged Perjory.-- charge of perjury preferred against James Grainger by T. Kerwin, and arising out of the Bowden case was again down for hearing. Mr. Brassey asked for a further remand until Monday, ,this being an arrangement with counsel for the defence. The remand was granted. • ■■ - '