LAW QUERIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3912, 5 March 1929, Page 48

LAW QUERIES.

[Answered by a solicitor ot the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Letters and Telegrams must be addressed to " LEX,” c/o Editor, Otago Witness, Dunedin.]

“Inquirer,” asks: “Where could one find out if a relation who died lately left a will? ” Inquiries will require to be made from the solicitor or banker of the deceased. “Angler” asks: “(1) Can any person fish for, say. cod, or any other than acclimatised fish without a license? (2) Can the Acclimatisation Society prohibit such fishing? ” —-—(1) Yes. (2) No. J. L.- asks: “(1) Can a tenant, leaving a house, take away the electric bulbs? The electric fittings were supplied by the owner. (2) Is it possible for the owner- to sue for the value of the bulbs? ” (1) No. (2) Yes. “Formula,” asks: “(1) Is it permissible to prepare a mixture of certain oils and sell it without permission? It is an animal lure to catch rats and other vermin, and is not poisonous.” Yes. R. B. — (1) You could demand possession of the dog. (2) The purchaser could demand a refund of the purchase money. (3) The receiver could demand a refund of the purchase money before returning the dog. (4) You could proceed against the auctioneer. ’ The auctioneer could claim damages from the person authorising the sale of the animal. (5) The police would not interfere in the matter. (6) The relatives would be liable for any damage, but would have a contra-claim against you for keep of the animal. (7) Five shillings. (8) You would require to pay the money before obtaining the animal.