LAW QUERIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3594, 30 January 1923, Page 39

LAW QUERIES.

I Answered by a solicitor ol the Supreme Com! tl New Zealand. Letters and Telegrams must bs addressed to “LEX,” e/o Editor. Otago Witnee% Dunedin.] “Curious” asks: When payment is made by cheque for school cleaning does, the receipt require to be stamped when the amount is over £2, the cleaning is let at £2O per annum and paid for at intervals? Answer. —-Yes. “Relation.”—The sisters have been badly treated in the matter and deprived of their legal rights. The sisters should instruct a solicitor to obtain legal redress for them. “K. D. M.”—A bankrupt may at any time after adjudication apply to the court for a Order of Discharge. Notice of application for an Order of Discharge must be advertised By the bankrupt. An undischarged bankrupt may apply for the Old Age Pension. “Storekeeper.”—You are liable for any damage caused through your horses running at large on the road. If, however, ’there was contributory negligence on the part of the person injured this would constitute a legal defence to any action brought against you. If you decide to pay for the medical expenses you should see that you get a discharge from all further liability in the matter. “Old Snbseriber. You have no legal remedy against the owner of the property. Your best course is to interview the trustees and see if you can come to some arrangement with them. “Boss.”—(1) You can proceed (either criminally or civilly) against your late employee. (2) You should threaten proceedings against these persons for the full amount of your fees. (3) The employee has been guilty of a criminal action. “Indignant.”—Under the circumstances you would be justified in refusing to pay for the repairs. Your case would have been stronger, however, if the defect had been noticed at the time of the sale. “Kelly.’ ’—You will require to comply with the by-laws of the two different counties with respect to tukitig out a license or licenses. “Tenant.”—Your landlord can terminate your lease by giving you one calendar montn s notice in writing.