Brief Replies To Correspondents

NZ Truth, Issue 1246, 17 October 1929, Page 9

Brief Replies To Correspondents

"Pull Cry" (Hamilton) : To obtain the publication consult some local lawbook firm— such as Butterworth and Co.— "Z.Q.R." (Auckland): Provided the agreement is properly signed and is stamped (1, '2) the landlord can claim rent to the end of the" term, payable at the" rate of £ 1 per week m advance. (3)- Yes. (4) Yes. (5) The landlord has the right to enter to view the state, of repair.— "D.M. H." (Seddon): £6/13/4 plus £1 for medical expenses. — "Anxious Mother" (1) If the child is over one year old you cannot change its name, you will have to wait until the child can. take the necessary steps itself. (2) This is a matter for the court to decide. The primary consideration will be the child's welfare.— "Anxious" (Cambridge)': You should apply for separation, maintenance and guardianship orders against him.— "G.F.": It does not appear that he' has any claim on you since you are not of sufficient financial ability to contribute to his maintenance. — "A.8.W.": You can apply for the pension. — "Reader":' You have no redress. — "Anxious Inquirer": Yes.— "E.J.R.": You can apply to the court for her custody. The court would probably grant it to you as you have had the child for so long. — "M.M.M." (Hastings): (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) No. — "Linwood" (Christchurch) : No. — "Doubtful": No. — "Jack" (Hastings) : If he does you can defend the case on the grounds stated.— "Hard tip" (Parnell): Not unless you can prove, that the accident was due to the negligence of the driver.— "Smller": (1) You -can apply to the court for custody. (2) Yes, but not if

you obtain custody- of, him. (3) Yes. (4) Hanover. — "Anxious" (Whangarei): The boy cannot be taken from his grandmother. In the circumstances no court would' give the custody to your husband. — "Justice" (Buller) : If there is not enough to pay the debts due by your father's estate, you cannot get anything. — "Accident": If you can prove that Ithe driver was negligent you can claim damages from him ; it you cannot, there is no remedy. — "Urgent" (Palmerston North) : You will have to pay the amount yourself. — "Legal" (Dunedin): You can obtain a copy of the will from the Supremo Court Registry, where probate was granted. The trustee should give you a copy. You are entitled to know, 'the whole. — "Aramoho": She cannot compel you to return! You can take action against her for the return of the clothes. — "W.R.H." (Wanganui):. No.— "Home Ties": You can, apply for the pension. — "Anxious": You can sue him for damages. — "Writer" f Mauriceville West): (1)- Foolscap. (2) Any. New* Zealand weekly, but it depends on style of story. (3) Typewritten. — "R.B.H.' 1 (Palmerston North): No connection. — "Inquirer" (Henly) : (1) ' Yes, at Manchester. (2) The President. — "Scio" (Oamaru) : About 1916 or 1917. — "doncerned": (1) You are bound to contribute to their support. (2) She would probably not be allowed to have the child if she discloses the facts, but she is not bound so to do. — "Anxious" (King Country}:. You can present the cheque. If it is,.' dishonored you can sue him on the cheque. — "Hard Up" (Patearoa): Yes.— "P.H.M.B.": No.