LAW QUERIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3278, 10 January 1917, Page 35

LAW QUERIES.

[Answered by a solicitor of the Supreme Court »f New Zeafand. Letters ami Telegrams must be iddrcssed to "LEX," c/o Kditor, (Hugo Witness, DuneJiu.] Wheelwright asks:—"l have repaired a gig. The owner wishes to remove the gig without paying for the repairs. Can he do so?" Answer: You have a lien upon the gig for the value of the work done by you. If the amount remains unpaid for two months offer it ought to have been paid, yon may sell the gig by public auction in accordance with the provisions of tho Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Act. Volunteer.—You should ceitainly have no hesitation in stating your position to the local patriotic society for the assistance required. Failing this, you should approach the Defence authorities for the necessary assistance in this particular direction. Subscriber asks:—"ls there any Jaw in existence in New Zealand to compel a. man to go to the front, provided lie is medically fit and under 46 years of age. if he refuses to take the oath?"- Answer: Yes.' Subscriber No. 2.—(1) If the fence was damaged by your neighbour's stock, he is bound to pay the whole cost of repairing the fence. (2) Your neighbour would require to repair the fence or assist you in repairing the fence before he could sue for trespass. (3) Your notice to repair should bo in tho form set forth in the fourth schedule in "The Fencing Act, 1908." Subscriber No. 3.—Whatever local authority has control of the road can prevent you acting iu the manner suggested in.your letter. Buteman.—You must pay the 10 per rent, penalty in regard to the rates, and tho council cannot remit the penalty. Anxious.—You should consult a solicitor nr; to taking the necessary steps for separation.