A SOLICITOR’S LAPSE
“TO SHOW CAUSE.” (Pee United Pbkss Association.) AUCKLAND, September 15. Following action by the district Law Society, Francis J. Tipping, barrister and solicitor, was called upon at the Supreme Court to show cause why he should not bo struck off the roll of hamsters and solicitors The affidavits stated that Mr Meredith had been instructed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands to recover £llOO paid him on behalf of the Government for loans to certain soldiers; also to recover various mortgages and documents representing securities for advances previously made through Tipping. Tipping had handed over the £llOO, less £9 10s, also various documents Tipping had not registered any of the deeds, and was due for stamp duties and fines. Tipping admitted that the allegations were correct. His counsel said the shortage vr&a small; his client asked for the mercy of the court. He asked for time to see Tipping again. Mr Justice Adams adjourned the matter for one week.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18352, 16 September 1921, Page 4
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162A SOLICITOR’S LAPSE Otago Daily Times, Issue 18352, 16 September 1921, Page 4
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