LAW QUERIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3338, 6 March 1918, Page 35

LAW QUERIES.

[Atuwei«4 by a eolioitor el tho Supreme Omit if Haw Eaaland. Letters »nd Telegrams most be iddrwaaed to "LEX," o/o Editor, OUgo Witaesa, Bcaediu.] Edith asks:—"Can a. soldier, when making his will, include his insurance moneys in the will?" Answer: Yes. Anxious to Know asks: —"(1) Is any person permitted by law to have a eavage bull running at large, and breaking down fences and trespassing on the properties of the neighbours? (2) What proceedings can be taken against the owner of the animal?" Answers: (1) No. (2) Any person may impound tho animal if it is found wandering at large on land not in the lawful occupation of the owner of the animal, or upon any road or other place of public resort. A. S. asks: —"I own about two acres of land, and the adjoining land is leased to a man who runs stock on the land. Can I compel the lessee of the adjoining property to pay half the cost of erecting a sufficient fence between us?" Answer: Yes, 6y talcing the necessary proceedings under the Fencing Act. Bread. —(1) Under the Pensions Act ch'd widow would be entitled to a pension of £3O a year under the circumstances quoted in your letter. (2) If the baker is not complying with the Government regulations, you have your remedy by bringing the matter under the notice of the* authorities. Pateakoa.—Your neighbour has no legal right to divert the waters of a natural stream which runs through your land. Inquirer.—A father is not 1 liable for the torts of his children, even while they are under age and living in his house. It is to be observed, however, that a child may be his father's servant, so as to bring '.he father within the rule as to employer's • liability. If, a father sends his son on an errand with a horse and cart, he will answer for his son's negligence in driving, but he will answer for him not r.s buinie his father but as being his employer. Moreover, a father may be liable for his own personal negligence in affording oor allowing his child an opportunity of doing mischief.