LAW QUERIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3403, 4 June 1919, Page 39

LAW QUERIES.

[Answered by a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Letters and Telegrams must be addressed to "LEX," c/o Editor, O'tago Witness, Dunedin.] Parent.—The wages must be paid_ to the employee direct. While she is living with you, you can insist on payment of a reasum for board. If the girl supports herself, it is not necessary for her to remain, at home. ( Ignorance.—The boy is legally of age at 21. Inquirer.—The poundkeeper is entitled to charge impounding fees under the circumstances etated by. you, and the owner of the cattle is also liable to'a fine not. exceeding £2 for every head' of cattle over and above the impounding fees imposed by the Act. Waiting.—lf the accident happened to your husband while he was employed ,by the corporation, he is entitled' to compensation for the accident according to the nature of the • injury sustained, provided • the _ requisite notice of the accident was given in accordance with the terms- of the Aot. Argument.—(l) If the landlord has ©old. the premises, the tenant can be ejected.. The landlord cannot raise the rent unless improvements have been effected to the premises or the rates' have been increased. (2) The tenant will require to bear the loss. (3) If the tenant has covenanted to repair, he will require to make the necessary repairs. (4) The tenant will require to make good the damage caused by him. L. H. V.—Under the circumstances etated in your letter the landlord cannot increase the rent.