LAW QUERIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2840, 19 August 1908, Page 55

LAW QUER IES.

[Anxutred by « Solicitor of the Supreme Court o Aeio Zealand. Lrtlrrx and Telenramx mint he addressed to " LEX," co Editor, Olaifo Witness Ihtnedin. 1

CoKSTArTT Re»DEH — (1) The poll overnde<= the

award. (2) On Wednesday 0) Xo (-1) No. Perplexed — Your light to Fue for th< re-

covery of the letters will be barred after the lapse of six years. Old Subscriber. — A. a= maker- is primarily liable. If B endorsed the note, he also is liable if A make? default. 150 — (1) You should bft ab:e to tell from the plan on your lease as to whether the area 's included in your section or not. (2) It will be better to await events Lessee. — (I) It will suffice if the fences are in good condition and repair, making allowance for depreciation from fair wea 1 and tear. <2) Being fixtures, the f ences may not be removed. Maori ask?' (1) Can a woman l~e a director cf a joint-stcck company 9 (2) If a shareholdei owes money to a company car. such money bs deducted ffom dividend soon payab'e 9 — Answers- (1) and (2) Ye=. Initials a=ks- \l) If I wish to examine a registered mortgage cr deed ol any sort made out in my own ci wife's name or 2nycne else's can T see these by application to the Desds Cffics? (2) Is there any fee 9 — Answers (1) Ye<. (2) 5s is payab'e for a general =earch. and 2s for a special search under the Land Transfer Act; Is is" :harged for a search tnd<er the Deeds Registration Act. ■

Farmer. — Mileage for service of a. summons is charged at the rate of Is a mile after the first ■two, from the court-house or police station from which service is to be effected to the residence cf the party or the place where the servict takes place, or a{ such sum as may be fixed by the magistrate in any exceptional case. That being so, your b?=t plan is to pay 7s into court, and appear and dispute the balance. Milker asks : (1) Is it necessary for s. country resident to register his dairy if he sells milk to his neighbours? (2) If so, what is the penalty if he sells milk and has not his dairy registered ? (3) What steps must he take to have his* dairy registered ? (4) Is there any fee fcr registration ?—? — Answers : (1) Yes. {2) The maximum penalty is £50. (3) Application in the prescribed form must be made to ;he inspector of stock for the district, from whom the form is obtainable. (4) Yes ; ss.