Brief Replies To Correspondents

NZ Truth, Issue 1272, 17 April 1930, Page 22

Brief Replies To Correspondents

"Music" (Sydenham): You are liable for the full amount of the purchase price. [—"Anxious" (Main Trunk): The doctor, is entitled to examine the child, tout you are not bound to follow his treatment. If it is made known to him that another doctor is attending, he will probably refuse to examine the child. — "Anxious" (Ngalo): This is a question of local bylaw.— "XYZ" (Auckland) : (1) We would not recommend any particular /person. The cost would be about £35; (2) Yes; (3) You have no means of finding out:— "Anxious" (Millerton): Yes, he is entitled to payment of the amount m one sum, and can sue you. If he applies for a judgment summons, explain your position to the magistrate and he will not sign an order.— "Honest Fairplay" (City): The vendor cannot increase the rate of interest during the period agreed on, but when it expires there is nothing to prevent him asking a higher rate. You will have to pay the higher rate unless you can borrow the money elsewhere. — "Annoyed" (Taranaki): Apply for an injunction to restrain the company from throwing their whey m the creek. — "A.H.G." (Brooklyn): You are bound to support the child. It is now too late to commence proceedings against the father of the child.— "Hard Done By" (Te Kuiti): (1) No; (2) Apply to the local Government Valuer. — "Musical" (Hawera): (1) No; (2) Yes.— "Kodak 1 -' (Pahiatua): (a) The name may be changed Informally until the child- is old enough to sign a declaration; (b) No, as long as you have the child's birth certificate. — "Enquirer" (Dunedin):- (1) The Child Welfare Officer is entitled to oppose the adoption on the ground of your being m debt, as this fact -will be evidence of inability to support the child. Whether or not the opposition will influence the magistrate is another matter. — "Anxiouß" (Wanganui): (1) If the trustee is not exercising the trust m the best interests of the beneficiary, application may be made to ihave such trustee remo.ved; (2) No. — "Enquirer" (-r r ): The dentist is not bound to keep thfe offer open Indefinitely. You have waited an unreasonable time and cannot now complain that the teeth do not fit, since you have used them for two years without complaint.— "Trebla" (Morrinsville) : There is no reason why. he should be the returning officer unless the rules so provide. The method of electing scrutineers is usual.— "Hard Hit" (New Plymouth): The mortgagee, may take steps against the mortgaged property, but he has' no security over the other land. He can recover judgment against your mother's estate for any deficiency and prove as an ordinary creditor.— "Peg" (Papanul): The advertisement will not relieve your husband from liability if he has held you out as his agent to the firm.— "Scannell" (Temuka): Instruct an independant solicitor to make inquiries as to the position. — "Anxious Mother" (Shannon): A. G. Frankham, Auckland, are only agents. No particulars available m Wellington.— "Anxious Aussie" (Matamata): The only course is for you to obtain a list of the Law Practitioners and see if you can recognise the name of .the firm.. — "Widow" (Hamilton): (1) You cannot be forced to pay unless you have the money; (2) Yes, you obtain money- in respect of ihe children, — "Constant Reader" (Sydenham): As the promissory note was ob-

tained by fraud, you should defend any proceedings taken against you. In any case, the claim is against your wife, not you and she can only be made responsible m respect of her separate estate if the defence fails.— "Unhappy" (Glenmore): You may apply for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, but you do not appear to have a very strong case. — "A.Z." (Marton): (1) It is not probable; (2) Not unless you obtain an order from the court, which you have practically no chance of doing. — "Anxious" (Leeaton): If you authorise your doctor to call In another, you will be liable for the fee. — "Taffy" (Runanga): (1) Any kind of fence provided it has been agreed upon by the adjoining occupiers is a sufficient dividing fence; (2) No specified distance.— "Compensation" (Auckland): You are not entitled to any further compensation for medical expenses than £1. You are entitled to compensation as long as there is any incapacity. — "Worried Mother" .( ); Tour son' cannot be forced to accept a policy on terms other than those for which he contracted. — "Square Deal" (Wairoa): Write to the agent about it. — "Constant Reader" (Maungatawiklrl) : You will be bound to pay the rent, but you are entitled to compensation for breach of warranty In their not providing a bath. — "Concerned" (Ormondville) : (1) Yes; (2) It will be inserted after the adoption; (3) Yes; (4) Consult a solicitor. — ■ "Anxious" (Dunedin) : You will have to apply to the court which granted probate of the' will.— "M.N" (Auckland): This is a question on the Law of Scotland, but it is very improbable that you will be entitled to a pension after such an absence. — "F.W." (Dunedin): It is entirely a question of the terms of the deed. If the terms contradicted what the solicitor said his statement will be immaterial. — "War Knock" (Wellington): (1) If you engaged the solicitor you will have to pay his fee; (2) 15/- is the correct fee. — "Interested" (Auckland): (1) 5/- is the filing fee: (2) Not necessary, but usually done. — "Constant. Reader" (Palmerston North): No. — "Worried" (Oamaru): (1) If you cancel the policy the amount of the surrender value should cover the loan; (2) You have sufficient grounds for breaking the engagement. She would not have a case against you. — "Anxious" (Auckland): You are bound to pay all arrears up to the date he took possession. — "J.W." (Christchurch) : Your best course is to threaten to sue and endeavor to get a written promise to pay by instalments. If that is not successful, sue. — "Dissatisfied" (Otago Central): (1) It depends upon the total- amount of your income; (2) Yes. — "Kea" (Thorndon): You will be bound, as it is a contract for your education.—"Lessee" (Lower Hutt): The lessor's solicitor's fee would be £6/6/and the lessee's £2/7/3. But there would probably be other disbursements. — "Perplexed" (Hastings) : You. will be entitled provided that the incomes of yourself, and child together with the pension, shall no^ •exceed £2/10/- per week, together with 10/- a week m respect of any such child or exceed £5/10/-, -whichever rate Is the less. — "Times" (Huapal): Write Curator, Turnbull Library, Wellington. — •' "X.Y.Z." (Dunedin): B can be compelled to continue with the payments. His having continued to pay after A's withdrawal will serve as, evidence of his agreement.—"Bookworm" (— — -): You will be entitled to compensation.