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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

SENIOR v. KINGSTON11 VLR 1

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

AgreementWill — Doubtful points of law — Family compromise.

RICHARDSON v. SHIRRA11 VLR 8

His Honour made the following order·12 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSale under decree — Commission to executors — "The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), sec. 25.

PRATZ v. WEIGALL11 VLR 11

MOLESWORTH J.·19 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

MortgageMotion for liberty to proceed, notwithstanding the appointment of a receiver.

MORRISSY v. CLEMENTS11 VLR 13

MOLESWORTH, and HIGINBOTHAM, JJ.·5 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Statute of Frauds"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), s. 42 — Transfer by way of mortgage — Lease with right of repurchase — Cancellation — Right of representative of lessee — Evidence of interested party.

CHADWICK v. BENNETT11 VLR 24

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice in EquityAdministration suit — Death after decree — Supplemental bill.

GREEN v. LEE11 VLR 26

MOLESWORTH, J.·16 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillDiscretion of trustee.

RONAYNE v. ANSTED11 VLR 28

MOLESWORTH, J.·27 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Intermediate rents of real estate — Intestacy — Act No. 787, ss. 1, 7 — Retrospective Act — Illegitimate child — Guardian appointed by mother.

ROBERTSON v. CORBET11 VLR 36

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Annuity — Legacies — Priority — "In the first place" — "In the next place."

IN RE ENSOR’S WILL AND THE STATUTE OF TRUSTS 186411 VLR 42

MOLESWORTH, J.·26 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeLegatees unknown — Advertisement for claimants.

PIRIE v. SMITH11 VLR 45

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Gift of income in perpetuity.

SIEGERT v. LAWRENCE11 VLR 47

WILLIAMS, and HIGINBOTHAM, JJ.·18 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Trade-markInfringement — Importation of spurious goods — Injunction — Undefended action — Affidavits — Costs.

THOMSON v. THE TASMANIAN FIRE INSURANCE CO.11 VLR 54

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·9 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), s. 266Agreement to refer to arbitration — Application by defendant to stay proceedings.

LAL LAL IRON CO. v. MULLIGAN11 VLR 58

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·11 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSecurity for costs.

REGINA v. M’LEOD11 VLR 60

WILLIAMS, J.·18 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), sec. 55Municipal election — Notice of disqualification of candidate — Declaration required from "person elected."

IN RE GLENELG SHIRE11 VLR 64

WILLIAMS, J.·24 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 399Duty of shire council to keep roads open — Right to cut down fence across road — Mandamus — Existence of another legal remedy.

PRALLE v. SLATER11 VLR 70

HOLROYD, J.·24 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Supreme Court Rules 1884, Ord. XIX. r. 9, Ord. LXVI. r. 2*Pleading over ten folios — Printing.

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH FOR BALLARAT EAST v. CARVALHO11 VLR 71

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·12 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Public healthAct No. 310, s. 47 — Forming private lane — Expenses — Liability of owner — Demand of payment.

HUGHES v. SAWYERS11 VLR 75

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·13 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligenceDuty on person inviting another upon premises — Liability of landlord to stranger for want of repair — Active personal negligence — Acknowledgment of carelessness.

IN RE DOBSON11 VLR 88

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·14 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Supreme Court RulesPower to depart from — Reg. Gen. 11th April 1874 — Articled Clerk — Matriculation — University degree.

IN RE HEBB11 VLR 90

PER CURIAM MOLESWORTH, WILLIAMS and HOLROYD, JJ. .·1 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 13Reg. Gen. 3rd Dec. 1872, R. 22 — Terms as a measure of time.

REGINA v. ALLEY11 VLR 91

PER CURIAM MOLESWORTH, WILLIAMS and HOLROYD, JJ. .·1 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Amendment of Informalities Act 1884" (No. 810), s. 6Amendment by striking out portion of punishment ordered — Minute of conviction.

REGINA v. GIBSON11 VLR 94

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·9 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 48Indecent assault on girl under twelve — Mens rea — Intention of Legislature.

O’HARA v. ROCHFORD11 VLR 100

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·9 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Married woman sued as executrixHusband a necessary party — "County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), sec. 120 — Practice on allowing appeals from County Court — Rehearing before Supreme Court Judge without a jury.

WERTHEIM v. CHEEL11 VLR 107

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·13 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

TroverConversion — Right to immediate possession — Reversionary interest.

IN RE WRIGHT11 VLR 111

MOLESWORTH, J.·19 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice InsolvencyNew assignee — Notice to creditors.

IN RE SNOWBALL11 VLR 112

MOLESWORTH, J.·9 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice Insolvency7 Vict. No. 19, s. 13 — Appointment of new assignee — Motion — Notice — Materials required.

IN THE WILL OF M’NEE11 VLR 116

MOLESWORTH, J.·5 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateSubstituted executorship.

IN THE ESTATE OF BOYD11 VLR 117

MOLESWORTH, J.·19 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateLunacy of administrator — Administration de bonis non during lunacy — Service of notice.

IN THE WILL OF WRIGLEY11 VLR 119

MOLESWORTH, J.·26 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateBona notabilia — Shares in companies.

IN THE ESTATE OF KILLACKEY11 VLR 120

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427) s. 28Administration bond — Assignment of bond — Creditor — Breach of administration bond — Costs — General words in a deed.

IN THE WILL OF IEVERS11 VLR 125

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateForeign executors — Power of attorney.

IN THE ESTATE OF CRAINE11 VLR 127

MOLESWORTH, J.·19 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

AdministrationNext-of-kin — Proof of Marriage of deceased.

SENIOR v. KINGSTON11 VLR 129

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

AgreementWill — Doubtful points of law — Family compromise.

JONES v. JONES11 VLR 130

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·5 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Dissolution of marriageDesertion — Deed of separation — Recital — Estoppel.

CAMERON v. CAMERON11 VLR 135

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·28 Mar 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice MatrimonialThe Divorce and Matrimonial Rules 1885, r. 81, sched. 8 — Affidavit — Supreme Court Rules 1884, O. XXXVIII., r. 10.

REGINA v. GARSIDE11 VLR 136

PER CURIAM·1 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace. Statute 1865" (No. 267), s. 48Set-off — Duty of justices — Affidavits from justices.

IN RE HIGGINS AND WRIGHT11 VLR 140

HIGINBOTHAM, HOLROYD, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·4 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Victorian Railways Commissioners Act 1883" (No. 767)Liability of Commissioners on contract by Board of Land and Works — Construction of contract — Arbitrators under determined contract — Appearance under protest — Waiver — Motion to set aside a null award.

TAYLOR v. BROWNING11 VLR 158

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·4 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Vendor and purchaserEasement — Right to use water pipe.

IN RE TRANSFER OF LAND STATUTE11 VLR 166

MOLESWORTH, HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·8 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), ss. 132, 135Recalling certificate — Discretion of Registrar — Refusal to state grounds.

M’LOUGHLIN v. CALL11 VLR 169

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, AND HOLROYD, JJ. .·4 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Act No. 532, s. 1"Pretended game of chance."

KIRKHAM v. JULIAN11 VLR 171

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·8 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506) ss. 295, 296, 301"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301) s. 42 — Lease from council for non-payment of rates — Registration — Practice — Removal of exhibits.

M’KINNON v. MORRIS11 VLR 176

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·13 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Contributory negligenceQuestions for the jury — Negligence of plaintiff of tender years.

GRIFFIN v. ROSS11 VLR 183

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·13 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Appeal from County CourtJurisdiction of County Court to entertain counter-claim — "The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), ss. 56, 71.

REGINA v. TATLOCK11 VLR 186

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS and HOLROYD, JJ. .·14 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Married womanImprisonment — "The Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), s. 54.

SANDERSON v. FOTHERINGHAM11 VLR 190

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·2 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Landlord and Tenant Statute 1864" (No. 192), s. 84Action for excessive distress — "Special action of trespass or on the case" — "Rent or sum justly due."

KING’S BIRTHDAY QUARTZ G. M. CO. LIMITED v. JACK11 VLR 197

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·2 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Mining Companies Act 1871" (No. 409)Ss. 50-57 — Mining Company — Shares — "Absolute forfeiture" — Liability to calls — Manager's right to sue.

KILPATRICK v. MAYOR &c. OF PRAHRAN11 VLR 203

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·2 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506)ss. 405, 408 — Power to alter level of street — "Levelled" — "Paved" — Construction — "One month at the least" — Notice by advertisement twice inserted.

LEWIS v. KLAPPROTH11 VLR 214

WILLIAMS, HIGINBOTHAM, MOLESWORTH, and HOLROYD, J.·5 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Trade Marks Statute 1864" (No. 221)"The Trade Marks Registration Act &c. 1876" (No. 539) — "Trade Mark" — Word descriptive only — Right to restrain use of name — Practice — "Supreme Court Rules 1884" — Appeal — Copies of affidavits.

REGINA v. PANTON11 VLR 227

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·5 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace Statute 1865" (No. 267)Set-off — Jurisdiction — Duty of Justices — Costs.

REGINA v. FITZGIBBON11 VLR 232

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·8 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal trialRape — Evidence — Previous acts of familiarity.

REGINA v. HARE11 VLR 235

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·10 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), s. 26Two convictions for the same offence — Statements not on oath — Certiorari.

JONAS v. FORD11 VLR 240

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·11 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

EvidenceSolicitor and client — Privileged communication — Communication in furtherance of fraudulent or criminal purpose — Practice in determining question of privileged communication.

GRAHAM v. HAIG11 VLR 244

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·11 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace Statute 1865" (No. 267), ss. 52, 57"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), s. 26 — Insulting behaviour in a public place — Indictable offence — Issue of warrant on Sunday — 29 Car. II., c. 7, s. 6.

REGINA v. WINN11 VLR 248

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD JJ. .·11 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), s. 14 (ii.)"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 418 — "Near" a highway — Question of law, not of fact.

SHILLINGLAW v. AH HEN11 VLR 250

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·12 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace Statute 1865" (No. 267), s. 150Appeal case stated by justices — Duty to transmit within fourteen days — Jurisdiction of justices to alter case stated by them.

REGINA v. HOWITT11 VLR 255

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·13 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), ss. 38, 44Proclamation of necessity for license in "district" — Objection that no necessity in "neighbourhood." Practice — Act No. 565, s. 10 — Affidavit by licensing magistrate in opposing motion for mandamus.

BARNARD v. PURVES11 VLR 259

MOLESWORTH, J.·9 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

ClubProprietary interest — Expulsion by committee — Jurisdiction.

JENKINS v. KNIPE11 VLR 269

MOLESWORTH, J.·28 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

ContractPrize — Offer by circular — Conditions subsequently imposed — Unwritten award.

STEWART v. COUGHLAN11 VLR 279

MOLESWORTH, J.·1 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeUndefended action — Affidavit verifying statement of claim.

M’DONALD v. SPENCER11 VLR 280

MOLESWORTH, J.·25 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeUndefended action — Costs — Motion for judgment.

TRAHAIR v. ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTENDED G.M. SLUICING CO. LIMITED11 VLR 281

MOLESWORTH, J.·4 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Mining Statute 1865" (No. 291), ss. 36, 101 (iii.), 177Water license — Jurisdiction of Warden.

YOUNG v. ORMISTON11 VLR 285

MOLESWORTH, J.·11 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — "Money" — Deposit receipts.

DOWIE v. THOMPSON11 VLR 289

MOLESWORTH, J.·18 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Religious associationConstitution — Landlord and tenant.

IN RE HOUSEHOLD CO-OPERATIVE SUPPLY CO.11 VLR 295

MOLESWORTH, J.·30 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), ss. 111 (iii.), 121Voluntary winding-up — Delivery of books and papers — Exparte order — Resolution to wind up — Unsatisfactory state of affairs.

REGINA v. SCARLETT11 VLR 299

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·8 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506)ss. 52, 257 — Occupation of rateable property by servant of owner — Liability to be rated — Qualification as councillor.

SPLATT v. SPLATT11 VLR 300

PER CURIAM MOLESWORTH, HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·10 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1864" (No. 268)Practice Matrimonial — Dissolution of marriage — Alimony pendente lite — Foreign domicil — Jurisdiction.

IN RE EDWARDS11 VLR 304

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·14 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 113 (ii.)Preferential debt — "Clerk or servant" — Commercial traveller — Costs.

IN RE M’INTYRE11 VLR 312

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS and HOLROYD, JJ. .·11 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), secs. 135, 136, 138 (i.)Refusal of certificate — Not keeping accounts — Liability of partner — Dispensation with payment of 7s. in the — Appeal to Full Court — Materials — Costs.

IN RE WARNE11 VLR 320

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·8 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 147Uncertificated insolvent — After-acquired property — Right of subsequent creditor.

IN THE WILL OF JOHNSTON11 VLR 332

MOLESWORTH, J.·14 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateRevocation of administration — Fresh grant within three months.

IN THE WILL OF SINNETT11 VLR 334

MOLESWORTH, J.·30 Apr 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateCommission to executors — Continuing business of testator.

IN THE ESTATE OF PETERSEN11 VLR 335

The Court granted the order as sought.·21 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateAdministration to married woman.

IN THE WILL OF WILLIAMS11 VLR 336

MOLESWORTH, J.·28 May 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateExecutor's commission.

IN THE WILL OF RYAN11 VLR 338

MOLESWORTH, J.·11 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice Probate"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 36 — Executrix not proving or renouncing — Order nisi — Dispensing with affidavit of publication.

IN THE WILL OF DARCY11 VLR 339

MOLESWORTH, J.·25 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateExecutor according to the tenor.

IN THE WILL OF HEISE11 VLR 340

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateAdministration to husband of person entitled.

IN THE WILL OF O’BRIEN11 VLR 342

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateSupreme Court Rules 1884, Ord. XXXVIII., r. 9, Ord. LXVIII., r. 1 — Affidavit — Form of jurat.

IN THE WILL OF SHANNAHAN11 VLR 343

MOLESWORTH, J.·27 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateCompany executor — Reserving leave to come in and prove.

IN RE JEFFREY11 VLR 345

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Lunacy Statute" (No. 309), s. 154Act No. 342, s. 3 — Sale of lunatic's lands — Application of proceeds.

JORDAN v. WALKER11 VLR 346

MOLESWORTH, J.·30 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Specific performance — Agent's authority — Sale on mortgage — Profit by agent — Cancellation of lease — Practice — Costs — Re-hearing.

NINNIS v. HEALES11 VLR 355

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No.308Trust for A. or his "representatives" — Vested interest — Parties — Executor who has not proved.

SENIOR v. KINGSTON11 VLR 365

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

AgreementWill — Doubtful points of law — Family compromise.

WALKER v. McKINLEY11 VLR 366

WILLIAMS, J.·8 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Supreme Court Rules 1884," Ord. LXIV. r. 7Extension of time — Appeal from final judgment.

BUZOLIC PAINT CO. v. CORNWELL11 VLR 371

HOLROYD, J.·26 June 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), s. 64Joint stock company — Directors — Unknown disqualification — Validity of acts done.

BUTTERS v. DURHAM G.M. CO.11 VLR 375

HOLROYD, J.·11 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Supreme Court Rules 1884, Ord. XXXVI. r. 6Trial by jury — Ex parte application — Time within which application for a jury to be made — Discretion of judge.

VAIL v. GILMOUR11 VLR 381

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·6 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 58Right of insolvent to sue trustee on cause of action accruing before insolvency.

DAVIES v. HERBERT11 VLR 386

WILLIAMS, MOLESWORTH, HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Stamp Duties Act 1879" (No. 645), s. 51"Promissory Note" — Mortgage containing covenant to pay — Act imposing duties — Construction — "Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), s. 116 — Caveat by mortgagor.

REGINA v. SPARK11 VLR 405

HIGINBOTHAM, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ.·13 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Bigamy"The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 54 — Absence during seven years — Knowledge of wife's existence — Onus probandi.

M’HUGH v. ROBERTSON11 VLR 410

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J., WILLIAMS, HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·1 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Sunday entertainments for gain21 Geo. III. c. 49 s. 1 — Whether in force in Victoria — 9 Geo IV. c. 83 s. 24 — Test of applicability of Act.

TURNER v. WILLIAMSON11 VLR 432

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Pounds Act 1874" (No. 478), ss. 28, 29Complaint for illegally impounding or to recover excessive rates — Statutory conditions to be complied with.

SMITH v. THE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH11 VLR 436

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Amendment Statute 1883" (No. 782), ss. 159, 160Local Board of Health — Liability to be sued as a corporation — Health officer — Destruction of infected clothing, &c.

SMITH v. MUSGROVE11 VLR 440

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

SlanderPrivileged occasion — Deputation to Cabinet Minister of persons interested — Introduction of reporters — Pleading — Supreme Court Rules 1884 O. XIX. r. 4 — Statement of defence of privilege — Proper mode of objecting for insufficiency.

DAVEY v. PEIN11 VLR 446

MOLESWORTH, HIGINBOTHAM, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ.·2 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Life Assurance Companies Act 1873" (No. 474), s. 37"Property and interest" of an assured — Voluntary settlement of policy — Insolvency — Death — Practice — Chief Clerk's Certificate — Confirmation — Re-opening — Appeal to Full Court.

KOEBCKE v. MIDDLEMISS11 VLR 472

MOLESWORTH, HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·4 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

11 Vic. No. 32, s. 2"The Statute of Wrongs 1865" (No. 251), s. 14 — Trustee and c.q.t. — Constructive trustee — Administratrix — Feme covert — Receipt — Appeal on question of fact.

MITCHELL v. M’DOUGAL11 VLR 487

MOLESWORTH, HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·10 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Act No. 627, ss. 8, 9, 17, 22Curator of felon's estate — Assignment of property after completion of sentence — Trust property — Practice — Want of parties.

REGINA v. REDDEN11 VLR 501

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·28 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawUnnatural offence — "Assault" — Consent of party assaulted.

REGINA v. PANTON11 VLR 503

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·15 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Act No. 319, s. 3Order or conviction by justices — Drawing-up — Pronounced in party's presence — Service not necessary.

REGINA v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL11 VLR 508

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·18 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

CertiorariPractice — Grounds to be stated — Objections not going to jurisdiction — "The Discipline Act 1870" (No. 389), ss. 2, 4, 5, 12 — Persons "appointed" not required to take oath — Competency to sit on court-martial — Governor-in-Council — Mode of appointment by.

VIRGOE v. THE QUEEN11 VLR 517

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·21 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"`Duties on the Estates of Deceased Persons Statute 1870" (No. 388) s. 7 (ii.)Debts in Victoria secured on assets in another country.

REGINA v. SARTORI11 VLR 523

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·22 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Distillation Act 1862" (No. 147), ss. 121, 161Imprisonment — Conviction.

HUNTER v. PRESIDENT &c. OF HUNTLY SHIRE11 VLR 527

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·23 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Appeal from JusticesMistake of fact involving mistaken application of principle.

WETTIG v. LANGDON11 VLR 530

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·25 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InfantCivil proceedings before justices — Next friend.

BROMELL v. ROBERTSON11 VLR 534

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·28 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeSupreme Court Rules 1884 — Ord. XXIII. Rs. 1, 4 — Time for delivering reply to counter-claim.

COX v. O’CONNOR11 VLR 538

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·28 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), s. 100 (iv.)Agreement to exchange lands — Specific performance — Jurisdiction of County Court — Statutes conferring jurisdiction — Construction.

RISMONDO v. RISMONDO11 VLR 541

PER CURIAM.·30 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice Supreme CourtSecurity for costs — Absent plaintiff — Real estate in colony.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. SYMES11 VLR 544

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·1 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Printers and Newspapers Registration Statute 1864" (No. 212), ss. 10, 19, 26, 27"Newspaper" — Recognisance — Publication — Penalties — Pleading — Contra formam statuti — Practice — Questions of law reserved at trial — Motion for judgment.

HEGINBOTHAM v. CAIRNS11 VLR 555

WILLIAMS, J.·16 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), s. 18Ejectment — Statute of Limitations — Discontinuance of possession — Title of occupant at end of fifteen years.

MAY v. MARTIN11 VLR 562

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213,) ss. 18, 19, 43Ejectment — Statute of Limitations — Discontinuance of possession — Onus of proof — Presumption arising from possession — How rebutted — Title on extinction of that of rightful owner.

MAYOR &c. OF EAGLEHAWK v. LADY BARKLY G.M. CO.11 VLR 593

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 253Rateable property — "Mines" — Building on land held for mining — Exemption from rates.

BANK OF VICTORIA v. SYNNOT11 VLR 598

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·16 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Lessor and lesseeBreach of agreement by lessor to put in repair — Measure of damages — Practice — Plaintiff successful on claim and defendant on counter-claim — Costs how allotted.

IN RE MELBOURNE BANKING CORPORATION LIMIT11 VLR 610

MOLESWORTH, J.·30 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190)Voluntary winding-up — Order directing payment of call — Amendment — General meeting — Quorum — Forfeited shares in name of manager.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. M’CARTHY11 VLR 617

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·8 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Charitable trustInebriate retreat — Charge for admission — Sale of trust property — Action by Attorney-General — Relator.

IN RE THE ALDERNEY DAIRY CO. LIMITED11 VLR 628

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·17 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), ss. 73, 75Winding-up — Debt — Bon fide dispute — Amount of debt.

IN RE BLOGG AND GRIST’S TRADE MARK11 VLR 630

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·29 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Trade Marks Registration Act 1876" (No. 539)Trade Mark — Registration — Objection — Partnership name — Practice — Special case — Right to begin.

IN THE WILL OF SHORT11 VLR 634

MOLESWORTH, J.·23 July 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice Probate"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 36 — Solicitor executor — Commission — Prospective order — Certificate of Master-in-Equity — Order without prejudice.

HAYES v. WILSON11 VLR 640

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·13 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Executors' commissionNeglect to keep accounts — Accountant's fees — Guarantee commission — Personal estate account — Investments — Costs — Severance of executors — Interlocutory motions.

MONK v. WOODS11 VLR 654

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·8 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

County Court actionEstoppel.

KNIGHT v. KNIGHT11 VLR 659

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·15 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

AdministrationAllowance to executors — Tombstone — Accountant's fees.

IN RE JESSEL11 VLR 661

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·22 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInfant's property — Corpus — Maintenance.

IN RE CAMERON11 VLR 662

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·29 Oct 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Investment of trust propertyGovernment debentures or securities — Mortgage of real estate — Fixed deposit in bank.

CAMERON v. M’NAMARA11 VLR 664

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·5 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeDeath of one defendant — Abatement of suit — Payment of money out of Court.

McNALLY v. JACK11 VLR 666

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·19 Aug 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeStay of proceedings on judgment — Suppression of material facts — Inability to satisfy judgment — Order set aside.

SENIOR v. KINGSTON11 VLR 669

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 Feb 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

AgreementWill — Doubtful points of law — Family compromise.

MALPAS v. MALPAS11 VLR 670

HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·8 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice MatrimonialFiling Judge's Order — Lapsed Order — Evidence taken under, inadmissible — New trial — Distinct issues of adultery — Rules of Court — Costs — New trial — Rejected evidence irregularly getting to jury — Discovery of fresh evidence — Verdict against evidence — Suppression by witness of material facts — Evidence — Opinion of witness as to adultery having been committed — Acts of adultery not alleged — Statement by co-respondent not appearing — Impropriety of respondent after last alleged act of adultery — Re-calling a witness for further cross-exmination — Witness subpnaed not appearing — Cruelty — Costs — Sum paid in for respondent's costs increased during trial.

HOLMES v. REYNOLDS11 VLR 711

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·7 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Mining Statute 1865" (No. 291), s. 16Leasing Regulations 27th January 1871, clause 4 (d) — Mining claim under public street — Permit to mine — Mining lease — Notice — Person in occupation — Act No. 446, s. 4 — Default.

IN RE THE MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ACT 188411 VLR 717

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·8 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Mining on Private Property Act 1884" (No. 796), ss. 18, 22, 27Claim for compensation — Parties — Damages — Evidence — Costs.

GIBBS v. GIBBS11 VLR 723

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·10 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Creditor's claim made after expiry of advertisementFund in Court — Costs of application for special leave to establish claim.

VIRTUE v. YOUNG11 VLR 726

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·11 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

13 Eliz., c. 5Husband and wife — Judicial separation — Voluntary conveyance to defeat wife's costs and alimony.

PLUMPTON v. PLUMPTON11 VLR 733

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·1 Feb 1886·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), sec. 42Certificate of title — Voluntary transfer — Unregistered transfer — Deposit by way of security — Registration.

IN RE JACK11 VLR 740

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·30 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284Imprisonment for debt — Intent to defeat a particular creditor — Insolvency of debtor.

DODDS v. PRESIDENT &c. OF SHIRE OF BERWICK11 VLR 743

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·14 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506)ss. 376, 380, 399, 418 — Negligence — Road not yet cleared, levelled or made — Contributory negligence.

REGINA v. ORME11 VLR 748

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·8 Jan 1886·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), s. 55Act No. 532, s. 5 — "Unlawful game."

IN THE WILL OF AINSLIE11 VLR 751

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·10 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateExecutor according to the tenor — "After payment of debts" — Dispensing with sureties — No debts.

IN THE ESTATE OF WHITNEY11 VLR 752

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·15 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateAdministration — Married woman — Separation deed — Husband living in adultery.

IN THE WILL OF CROOKS11 VLR 757

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·17 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateProbate to substituted executor — Notice to executor of deceased executor.

IN THE ESTATE OF McCAIG11 VLR 758

Application granted.·24 Sept 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateAdministration to a stranger.

IN THE ESTATE OF GREY11 VLR 760

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·5 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 18Practice Probate — Administration — Estate under 500l. — Caveats.

IN THE ESTATE OF DEAN11 VLR 761

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·16 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 28Administration bond — Breach — Non-filing three months' account — Non-payment of debt — Funeral expenses — Practice Probate — Assignment of administration bond — Notice of motion.

IN THE ESTATE OF BROCKMAN11 VLR 765

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·19 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateAdministration — Revocation of grant — Rule nisi — Advertisement — Illegitimacy of grantee of administration, being daughter of intestate — Husband's right to administer wife's estate.

IN THE WILL OF DRUCE11 VLR 767

The report does not state.·17 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbatePre-decease of sole devisee — Administration c.t.a.

IN RE PATTERSON11 VLR 768

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·1 Feb 1886·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Duties on the Estates of Deceased Persons Statute 1870" (No. 388), ss. 7 (ii.), 8Probate duty — Power of appointment by will.

IN THE WILL OF PATERSON11 VLR 774

MOLESWORTH, A.C.J.·1 Feb 1886·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateProbate of will to one executor and of codicil to another executor — "In the event of my leaving no will" — Construction.

REGINA v. BOLTON11 VLR 776

HIGINBOTHAM, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ.·3 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawHusband and wife — Burglary — Presumption of wife's coercion by husband.

IN RE THE TRANSFER OF LAND STATUTE11 VLR 780

HIGINBOTHAM, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ.·7 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), s. 117Caveat — Right to summons caveator — Unregistered transferee — Supreme Court Rules 1884 — Ord. lxiii., r. 2* — Practice — Urgency.

ATKINS v. WALSH11 VLR 785

WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·2 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligenceRailway or highway — Injury in crossing — Contributory negligence — Burthen of proof.

AUSTRALIAN MONT DE PIETE CO. v. WARD11 VLR 793

PER CURIAM WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ. .·6 Nov 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Supreme Court Rules 1884Ord. LVII., r. 14 — Interpleader Order.

SWALLOW v. MUSGROVE11 VLR 797

HOLROYD, HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and COPE, JJ.·7 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Duties of Customs Act 1883" (No. 769), Sched. II."Drained peel" — "Fruit dried or preserved."

STEWART v. McKINLEY11 VLR 802

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ.·8 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LibelFair comment — Existence of matters commented on — Malice against a third person — Practice — New trial — Costs of first trial.

CLUTTERBUCK v. CURRY11 VLR 810

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·8 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensed Carriages Statute 1864" (No. 217), s. 5Regulations touching conduct of licensed owner or driver — Bye-law providing for relation of master and servant — Presumption that such relation exists.

CLARKE v. MURRAY11 VLR 817

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·9 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Building contractArchitect — Certificate of completion to architect's satisfaction — Discharge of architect before certificate given — Penalties for non-completion within specified time.

GUEST v. GOLDSBROUGH11 VLR 822

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·10 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Public right-of-wayCul de sac — Back entrance to houses.

ENDERS v. ROUSE11 VLR 827

HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·19 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), ss. 120, 122County Court Rules 1881, r. 272 — Time for transmitting appeal case — Practice — Appeal from County Court — Preliminary objection that case not transmitted in time.

EX PARTE GILL11 VLR 832

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM, WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ. .·19 Dec 1885·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Reg. Gen., 21st May 1885, r. 25Solicitor originally admitted in Tasmania — Admission of, in Victoria.

McKAY v. GILLESPIE11 VLR 835

HIGINBOTHAM, HOLROYD, and COPE, JJ.·19 Dec 1886·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Written contract of saleSubsequent parol variation in mode of performance — Practice — Appeal — Counsel's note of judgment below.