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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 1

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

LYMAN v. FRANKLIN15 VLR 2

A’BECKETT, J.·15 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeOrder XII., rr. 8 and 9 — Signing judgment in default of appearance — Sealed duplicate memorandum of appearance — Irregularity.

THE COLONIAL BANK v. KERR15 VLR 4

A’BECKETT, J.·21 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeRules of Supreme Court 1883 — Order XIV., r. 1 — Application to sign final judgment — Married woman — Separate estate — Evidence — Affidavit, sufficiency of.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 7

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

IN RE JOHNSON15 VLR 8

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Articled clerkFiling of articles — Duty of solicitor.

HUSSEY v. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA15 VLR 9

A’BECKETT, J.·5 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

LibelLetters N.P.F. written on promissory note — Privilege — Statements made bon fide in the ordinary course of business.

NETTLETON v. MOLINEAUX15 VLR 13

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·6 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Action against executorDevise of land subject to payment of all debts.

REGINA v. LYONS15 VLR 15

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·7 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeCriminal Law — Evidence of child of tender years — Right of prisoner's counsel to cross-examine as to child's capacity to give evidence.

ROTHWELL v. MURPHY15 VLR 19

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·7 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Rabbit Suppression Act 1880" (No. 683)First Schedule — Form of Notice — Act No. 721, s. 2 — Service of Notice — Act No. 813, ss. 15, 24.

PEACOCK v. WILKINS15 VLR 23

WILLIAMS, J.·5 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Action for slander — Denial of innuendo — Order XXV., r. 4.

MALVERN LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH v. LORIMER15 VLR 25

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·11 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Amendment Statute 1883" (No. 782), s. 131Meaning of "street" — Forming public street on private property.

MILLER v. FEDERAL COFFEE PALACE15 VLR 30

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·12 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Act No. 78, s. 1Innkeepers, liability of — Inn, definition of — Coffee Palace — Loss of goods — "Package or parcel."

CLARTON v. BOYD15 VLR 34

A’BECKETT, J.·29 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order XXVII., r. 1 — Order III., r. 6 — Specially endorsed writ — Statement of claim — Signature — Pleadings.

GOLDBERG v. JENKINS15 VLR 36

HODGES, J.·29 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PartnersAuthority of partner to borrow money.

REGINA v. FITZGERALD15 VLR 40

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, HODGES, and KERFERD, JJ.·8 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal LawPractice — Trial in open court — Communication between judge and jury — Discretion of judge.

WILKIE v. GROOM15 VLR 55

A’BECKETT, J.·8 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeRules of Supreme Court — Order XIX., r. 27 — Striking out — Attorney's bill of costs — Omission to tax within twelve months — Pleading in defence of unreasonableness of bill of costs.

PILLEY v. PILLEY15 VLR 57

A’BECKETT, J.·8 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), s. 43Application to remit action to County Court — Security for costs where plaintiff has property out of the jurisdiction — Visible means.

DISNEY v. MAYOR, ETC., OF WILLIAMSTOWN15 VLR 59

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 265, 273Valuation of rateable property — Crown grants subject to restrictions — "Fair capital value of the fee simple" — "The Discipline Act 1870" (No. 389) — "The Discipline Act 1880" (No. 777), ss. 5, 14.

COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. KERR15 VLR 74

A’BECKETT, J.·16 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Undue influenceHusband and wife — Independent legal advice — Married woman — "The Married Women's Property Act 1884" (No. 828) — Form of judgment against married woman.

WOOLCOCK v. THE CITY OF COLLINGWOOD15 VLR 81

A’BECKETT, J.·7 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Abattoirs Statute" (No. 356), s. 28Mandamus — Application for license for slaughter-house — Determination by municipal council.

REGINA v. HEPBURN15 VLR 84

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·16 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal SlanderWords imputing an indecent offence — Grossly immoral words.

GREIG & MURRAY LIMITED v. TAYLOR15 VLR 86

HOLROYD, J.·17 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Promissory noteNotice of dishonour — Knowledge.

PEARSON v. RUSSELL15 VLR 89

A’BECKETT, WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·2 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Supreme Court Act (Constitution) 15 Vict. (No. 10), s. 34Orders in Council for appeal to Privy Council, 9th June, 1860 — Appeal to Privy Council — Enlargement of time for giving security for costs — Application to enlarge time made to judge.

WARBURTON v. ALTSON15 VLR 94

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, A’BECKETT, and WRENFORDSLEY, JJ.·5 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Order LVIII., r. 5Practice — Pleading — Obscurity of reply — Burden of proof — Mistake of counsel — Failure of justice — Appeal — New trial.

GORDON v. MURRAY15 VLR 110

HODGES, J.·27 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — "The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 107 — Memorandum in writing — Name and description of vendor — Trial before judge of Supreme Court — Province of judge — Nonsuit application.

IN RE MARTIN15 VLR 115

HODGES, J·28 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateApplication for rule to administer freehold land granted — Order not taken out for many years — Signature nunc pro tunc.

IN RE RASMUSSEN15 VLR 116

Stawell asked that the seal should be attached to the office copy of the order of the Tasmanian Court. It is submitted that a Curator of Intestate. Estates who has a rule to administer is an "administrator" within the meaning of sec. 4 of Act No. 928.·28 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateAct No. 928, s. 4 — Foreign administration — Attaching seal of the Supreme Court — Office copy of Order of Court of Australasian Colony — Administration to attorney-under-power of administrator of country of domicile — Materials.

KIRK v. KIRK15 VLR 118

WILLIAMS, J.·13 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1865" (No. 268), ss. 67, 88Petitioner for divorce — No appearance for respondent — Collusion — Adultery of petitioner — Undefended divorce suit — Calling of witnesses by judge.

IN RE THE FEDERAL LAND COMPANY LIMITED15 VLR 135

HODGES, J.·20 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), ss. 75, 154, schedule 7, clauses 2 (1) and 4Petition for winding-up company — Advertisement — Dispensing with seven clear days' notice — Signature of petition — Petition by company for winding-up another company — Creditor — Affidavit verifying petition, by whom sworn.

HICKLING v. TODD15 VLR 154

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Stamp Duties Act 1879" (No. 645), s. 51"Promissory Note" — Agreement containing a promise to pay.

ELLIS v. BOURKE15 VLR 163

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., and A’BECKETT, J.·19 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), ss. 50, 98, 141, 143"The Licensing Amendment Act 1887" (No. 949), ss. 16, 48 — Third offence of Sunday trading — Jurisdiction of Licensing Court — Forfeiture of license — Information — Form of — Evidence — Objection as to constitution of Court taken at trial.

IN RE BLIGHT15 VLR 175

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871 "(No. 379), ss. 83, 104, 106Act No. 411, s. 6 — Insolvency Rules, r. 54 — Assignee in Insolvency — Power to admit or reject proof of debt before meeting of creditors — Power given by Rules — Ultra vires.

NICHOLLS v. DAVIS15 VLR 184

HODGES, J.·19 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — "The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 107. — Contract in writing — Memorandum of contract — Separate documents — Incorporation of previous document by reference — Parol evidence.

SLADE v. VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS15 VLR 190

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·28 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligencePlaintiff a bare licensee and child of tender years — Dangerous machine.

BARNET v. WILLIAMS15 VLR 205

HODGES, J.·22 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), ss. 17, 18, 38, and 47Statute of Limitations — Equitable mortgage — Deposit of deeds without writing — "Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), s. 25 — Principal — Interest — "Rent."

FINLAY v. THE QUEEN15 VLR 212

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., A’BECKETT, and KERFERD, JJ.·26 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Duties on the Estates of Deceased Persons Statute 1870" (No. 388), ss. 20, 23Evasion of duty — Transfer by father to children — Avoidance of land tax.

MAYOR, ETC., OF PRAHRAN v. CARTER15 VLR 228

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 273"The Justices of the Peace Act 1887" (No. 953), ss. 19, 150 — Appeals against rates — Evidence before Court of Petty Sessions — Bias of adjudicating justices — Justices who are ratepayers making order reducing rates.

PETERS v. ST. CLAIR COMPANY15 VLR 236

A’BECKETT, J.·25 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeOrder XLI., r. 9. — "The Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), s. 366 — Judgment by consent — Seal of company.

IN RE BARNES15 VLR 237

A’BECKETT, J.·25 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1887" (No. 956), s. 20, sub-sec. 1Mandamus — Discretion of Board to refuse application.

ANTONY v. DILLON15 VLR 240

HODGES, J.·1 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Mining Statute 1865" (No. 291), ss. 4, 37No. 466, ss. 3 and 4 — Mining lease — Application for lease — Pendency of application — Marking out claim — Default in application for lease — Taking possession — Residence of holder of miner's right — "Melbourne."

THE UNION BANK v. TUTTLE15 VLR 258

A’BECKETT, J.·2 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Interpleader"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LVII. r. 1 — Sequestration of estate in New South Wales — Effect of, on rights of judgment creditors in Victoria.

CAREW v. LAMBELL15 VLR 260

HOLROYD, J.·2 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

DiscoveryInterrogatories — Practice — Discovery for the purpose of paying money into Court — Reduction of damages.

SUTTON v. AHERN15 VLR 262

HOLROYD, J.·15 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAction for trespass — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., r. 25* — Description of land trespassed upon.

REGINA v. BROWN15 VLR 264

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·16 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal LawEvidence — Identity — Belief.

BALLANTYNE v. RAPHAEL15 VLR 267

HOLROYD, J.·17 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order XLIV., r. 8 — Consolidation of actions — Conduct of test case, who is entitled to.

IN RE McCRACKEN’S CITY BREWERY15 VLR 270

HOLROYD, J.·23 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Regul Generales, 15th August 1876, r. 11Memorandum of satisfaction on a bill of sale — Practice — Corporate seal to be affixed.

IN RE JENKINS15 VLR 271

HOLROYD, J.·30 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 22Petition for sequestration — Practice — Seal of corporation — Agent.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 273

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

IN RE CROZIER15 VLR 274

HODGES, J.·6 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Lunacy Statute" (No. 309), ss. 101 and 102Lunatic domiciled abroad, but found lunatic in this colony — Estate of lunatic in this colony — Nature of estate — Station and stock — Sale of sheep — Purchase of other sheep to replace them — Committee of lunatic — Percentage on lunatic's estate to be paid to the Master.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 279

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

MUNRO v. O’HANLON15 VLR 280

WILLIAMS, J.·21 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of Supreme Court 1884"Order XVI., r. 11 — Adding defendants — Limit of power given by rule to add parties.

McCARRON, BIRD & CO. v. SYME15 VLR 282

WILLIAMS, J.·24 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of Supreme Court 1884"Order XIX., r. 7 — Further and better particulars — Action for libel — Order made.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 286

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

IN RE THE MARINE BOARD ACT 188715 VLR 287

A’BECKETT, J.·6 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Marine Board Act 1887" (No. 965), ss. 25, 37 (1), 129, 136 (2)The Court of Marine Inquiry — Jurisdiction of — Marine Board — Certificate of master, suspension of — Prohibition.

STEEL v. THE EAST MITCHAM BRICK COMPANY AND THE EAST SUBURBAN PROPERTY AND INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED15 VLR 291

KERFERD, J.·13 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 56Injunction to restrain proceedings in inferior Court — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court — Practice.

DOUGHERTY v. DOUGHERTY15 VLR 294

HOLROYD, J.·12 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXVIII., r. 11 — Order LXV., r. 27 (16) — Certificate for counsel — Amendment of order.

IN RE SMITH15 VLR 296

KERFERD, J.·22 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Habeas CorpusInfant — Powers of Court with regard to the custody of infants.

IN RE THE COMPANIES STATUTE 186415 VLR 298

KERFERD, J.·26 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Winding-upRepudiation of shares — Application for summons to have name removed from register.

MUNRO & CO. v. O’HANLON15 VLR 300

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·4 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order XVI., rr. 4, 16 — Parties to action — "Questions involved in cause or matter," meaning of — Joinder of parties — Pleading — Practice.

THE SOUTH SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY LIMITED v. HUGHES15 VLR 308

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·5 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticePleading — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., rr. 4, 16 — Form of reply — Departure — New ground of claim — Statute of Frauds — Part performance.

THE COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. KERR15 VLR 314

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·9 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Undue InfluenceHusband and wife — Guarantee to secure overdrawn account — Independent advice — Appropriation of money paid into bank.

HANLEY v. McMASTERS15 VLR 322

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·30 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1864" (No. 268), Part III., ss. 30, 31, 36, 37Order for maintenance of an illegitimate child — Testimony of mother — Evidence — Former orders produced as evidence of paternity — Estoppel of denial of paternity by a putative father — Res judicata.

SANDHURST MUTUAL PERMANENT INVESTMENT BUILDING SOCIETY v. GISSING15 VLR 329

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·23 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), s. 49Meaning of the words "tenant," "interest of any tenant," in s. 49.

McCUE v. AUSTRALASIAN U.S.N. CO.15 VLR 332

HOLROYD, J.·22 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of Supreme Court 1884"Order IX., r.8 — Service of writ of summons — Defendant company not in jurisdiction, but carrying on business by agent — Setting aside service and writ — Practice.

PERRON v. WILKINSON15 VLR 334

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·3 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace Act 1887" (No. 953), ss. 82, 91Jurisdiction — Power of Court of Petty Sessions to award costs.

IN RE WILLIS15 VLR 336

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·5 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), s. 29Application for grocer's license — Increasing number of existing licenses — Meaning of "increased" in s. 29.

McMANAMY v. FLEMING15 VLR 337

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·5 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), s. 36, sub-ss. 1 and 12Prisoner arrested on one offence and charged before the Bench with another — Refusal of justices to adjourn — Order to review.

REGINA v. GROGAN15 VLR 340

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·5 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 11Attempt to murder — Attempt to shoot.

LOOKER v. MURPHY15 VLR 348

WILLIAMS, J.·11 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterrogatories — Construction of documents — Documents in Insolvency Court.

LEAKE v. FIELD15 VLR 352

WILLIAMS, J.·17 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order III., r. 6 (F.) — Order XIV., r. 1 — Specially endorsed writ — Tenant at sufferance.

MOUBRAY v. RIORDAN15 VLR 354

A’BECKETT, J.·9 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order IX., r. 2 — "The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 59 — Service of writ — Substituted service — Defendant resident out of jurisdiction.

ELLIOTT v. POUNDS15 VLR 356

A’BECKETT, J.·12 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIV., r. 1 — Affidavits.

HITCHINS v. THE MAYOR, ETC., OF PORT MELBOURNE15 VLR 358

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·15 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Rules of Supreme Court 1884"Order LVIII., r. 15 — Security for costs — Appeal — Special circumstances — Practice.

FORSYTH v. BURNS15 VLR 359

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·19 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Rules of Supreme Court 1884"Order LVIII., r. 15 — Security for costs of appeal — Appeal — Special circumstances — Delay in making application.

HAY v. PATERSON15 VLR 360

A’BECKETT, J.·25 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1878" (No. 620), s. 8Production of bank's books at the trial — Practice.

LEVERSHA v. WRANGHAM15 VLR 363

A’BECKETT, J.·19 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeVenue — Change of.

THOMAS v. ORMOND15 VLR 365

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·30 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), ss. 69, 70"Married Women's Property Act," see ss. 2, 3 — Execution by married women of deed of release of power of appointment — Concurrence of husband therein — Interpretation of s. 69 of Act No. 213.

BRUCE v. STURT15 VLR 370

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·19 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Contract for sale of landError in description — Compensation clause — Defect in title as to part of land — Power of arbitrator to make award.

REGINA v. CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH15 VLR 375

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·22 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Amendment Statute 1883" (No. 782), s. 110Central Board of Health, powers of — Theatre — Mode of construction, meaning of — Site — Mandamus.

BROWN v. TREYNOR15 VLR 387

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·24 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), ss. 86, 116Act No. 1008, effect of on offences and prosecutions under s. 86 of Act No. 857 — Suffering an unlawful game to be played on licensed premises in closed hours — Locus standi of inspector as prosecutor — Summons and stamp thereon — Sec. 7 of Act No. 953.

PINKERTON v. HEANEY15 VLR 392

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 399, 516Encroachment on road — Power of individual to prosecute.

IN RE MATTHEW KEOGH15 VLR 395

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·25 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Criminals Influx Act 1854" (18 Vict., No. 3), ss. 1, 2, 15Habeas corpus — Admissibility of affidavits to show want of jurisdiction in an inferior court.

IN RE DALY15 VLR 402

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J.·27 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Contempt of CourtLetters to newspapers — Comment in newspaper on cases pending.

LEITHEAD v. HELY15 VLR 417

A’BECKETT, J.·27 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order XXI., r. 16 — Order XXIII., r. 5* — Order XXVI., r. 3 — Order XXXVI., rr. 10, 32 — Counterclaim — Discontinuance of action.

IN RE HUTCHINGS15 VLR 419

HODGES, J.·20 Mar 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateExecutors' commission — "Commission" given by will — Remuneration.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 423

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

DAVIS v. DOUGALL15 VLR 424

HODGES, J.·8 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserContract for sale of land — Specific performance — Condition of sale — Title — Bringing land under the "Transfer of Land Statute" within six months — Rescission — Time of the essence of the contract — Waiver — Costs.

RE PENGLASE15 VLR 434

HOLROYD, J.·30 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), ss. 31, 39, 49Insolvency Rules, 1st July 1884, r. 3 — Lapsing of order nisi — Order to revive — Contents — Jurisdiction — Want of form or defect — Amendment.

BEAUMONT v. HOCHKINS15 VLR 442

HODGES, J.·15 Apr 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), ss. 18, 28Statute of Limitations — Tenants in common — Co-tenant.

McKENDRICK v. LEWIS15 VLR 450

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·2 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Will constructionOption of purchase — Payment of money — Personal option.

STODDART v. WOOD15 VLR 457

HODGES, J.·6 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301)Certificate of title — Vendor and purchaser — Conditions of sale — Production of title — Inspection of title — Certificate not in name of vendor — Equitable title — Requisitions.

IN RE SULLIVAN15 VLR 462

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·6 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

The Intestate Estates Act 1864 (No. 230), s. 39Funeral expenses — Curator of Intestate Estates — Liability of personal representative — Personal liability — Leave to sue the Curator.

FITZGERALD v. SMITH15 VLR 467

A’BECKETT, J.·7 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Will constructionDevise — Words descriptive of realty as well as personalty — Directions appropriate to personalty only — Leave of Court to trustees bringing action as to trust property.

IN RE PENDER15 VLR 474

A’BECKETT, J.·7 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), s. 98Settled estate — Building lease — Petition for lease — Opposition of a stranger — Costs.

HAYES v. ROBERTSON15 VLR 480

A’BECKETT, J.·5 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

ChequeDefendant's cheque given to plaintiff seventeen days after its date by person who did not obtain it honestly — Circumstances entitling plaintiff to recover.

IN RE ROBERTSON15 VLR 483

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·11 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Infants, custody ofRights of testamentary guardian — Principles on which Court interferes — Testamentary guardian out of jurisdiction — Habeas corpus.

IN RE JONES15 VLR 497

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·17 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1887"Admission of barristers, rr. 8, 10, 11, 17 — Meaning of words "University recognised by the University of Melbourne" — Statutes of the University of Melbourne, chap. 11, r. 8.

THE UNION FINANCE, GUARANTEE AND INVESTMENT CO. OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. WOOLCOTT15 VLR 504

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·20 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), s. 16"The Statute of Evidence 1864" (No. 197), s. 54 — Signature of "Acting Registrar-General" — Judicial notice of signature — Registration of company, proof of.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 509

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

GERTY v. MORRAH15 VLR 510

HOLROYD, J.·25 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 19, sched. 2"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order II., r. 6 — Order III., r. 6 — Specially indorsed writ — Appearance without leave.

HORDERN v. SMITH15 VLR 512

HOLROYD, J.·27 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAppeal — Stay of proceedings — Want of means on part of respondent.

CLIFFORD v. BEGGS15 VLR 516

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·30 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Administration of Justice Act 1885" (No. 844), sec. 7 (sub-sec. 3), sec. 8"The County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), ss. 35, 56, 67, 68 — Notice of defence by attorney who has not signed roll — Striking out case — Appearance.

AVERY v. BYRNE15 VLR 519

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·30 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 178"The Criminal Law and Practice. Amendment Statute 1871" (No. 399), s. 23 — Jurisdiction of justices — Question of title — Fences, malicious destruction of.

STAHL v. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA15 VLR 523

WILLIAMS, J.·2 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Order XXII., r. 6 (a) — Order XXIII., rr. 5, 5* — Memorandum of close of pleadings — Time for filing — Joinder of issue.

IN RE THE COMPANIES STATUTE 186415 VLR 525

HOLROYD, J.·8 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), ss. 90, 116, (sub-sec. 8), ss. 121, 154Application to remove name from list of contributories — Voluntary winding-up — Jurisdiction of Court.

McNAMARA v. CAMERON15 VLR 534

WILLIAMS, J.·10 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXVI., r. 3 — Application for jury.

DOWDY v. BENJAMIN15 VLR 536

WILLIAMS, J.·22 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XVI., r. 46 — Appointment of personal representative.

BALLANTYNE v. RAPHAEL15 VLR 538

HODGES, J.·28 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Syndicate — Promoter — Prospectus — Fraudulent misrepresentation — Concealment of vendor — Operative cause — Form of relief — Affirmation of contract — "The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), s. 4 — Illegal partnership.

TILLEY v. HUMPHRIES15 VLR 558

A’BECKETT, J.·17 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Married woman suing — Conditions of sale — Production of certificate of title — Time for requisitions — Time of the essence of the contract — Waiver of requisitions — Acceptance of title — Forfeiture of deposit — Rescission of contract.

RE ORLEBAR15 VLR 567

HODGES, J.·6 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Statute of Trusts 1864" (No. 234), s. 34Appointment of new trustees — Absence from jurisdiction — Will — Power of appointment.

IN RE SWEENEY15 VLR 570

HODGES, J.·6 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateAct No. 842, ss. 5 and 6 — Appointment of company in place of executor — Consent of Court — Estate partly administered by executor — Passing accounts.

THE COMMERCIAL BANK v. BREEN15 VLR 572

HOLROYD, KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·3 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Statute (No. 301), ss. 84, 91, 93Ejectment by mortgagee — Demand of possession — Tenancy of mortgagor.

GREIG & MURRAY LIMITED v. HUTCHINSON15 VLR 580

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·12 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 21Setting aside judgment — Discretion of judge.

BLACKBURN v. WAGNER15 VLR 583

KERFERD, J.·14 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterpleader — Sheriff, duty of — Partnership property — Levy upon interest of partner in.

SHILLINGLAW v. CLARK15 VLR 585

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Pharmacy Act 1876" (No. 558), s. 25, sub-sec. 1"Friendly Societies Act 1877" (No. 590), s. 18, sub-sec. 1 — Carrying on business as chemist by trustees of Friendly Society — Liability of trustees in penal proceedings.

COTTERILL v. CURRAN15 VLR 588

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·19 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Married Women's Property Act 1884" (No. 828), s. 4, sub-secs. 2, 3Power of a married woman to sue in contract without proof of separate estate.

IN RE ORR15 VLR 590

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., and A’BECKETT, J.·31 May 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), ss. 70, 112Deed of assignment — Mala fides — Assignment for insufficient consideration — Assignee in insolvency — Deed declared void — Payments made at implied request of insolvent — Proof of debt — Knowledge by creditor taking assignment of insolvent's intention to defraud other creditors — Executory consideration — Rescission of contract.

PLEASANCE v. ALLEN15 VLR 601

HODGES, J.·14 June 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale in allotments — Misdescription of allotments — Mutual mistake — Privity — Rectification of certificates — Terms — "Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), ss. 49, 145 — Act No. 872, ss. 7 and 8.

IN RE THE PAROQUET GOLD MINING COMPANY15 VLR 609

HODGES, J.·18 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Mining Companies Act 1871" (No. 409), ss. 59 and 61"The Mining Companies Act 1886" (No. 881), s. 4 — Mining company carrying on operations out of colony — Registered office in colony — Mining district — Winding up — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

IN RE COX15 VLR 610

HODGES, J.·25 July 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateOld will not proved — No personalty — Probate for purposes of title — "The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 6 — Death of testator before Act.

GUTHRIE v. GUTHRIE15 VLR 612

KERFERD, J.·12 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXI., r. 6 — Interrogatories — Tendency of answer to criminate person interrogated — Objection to answer.

STEVENSON v. JAMES15 VLR 615

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and KERFERD, JJ.·28 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Statute (No. 301), s. 49Act No. 610, s. 2 — Act No. 872, s. 41 — Right-of-way — Abandonment of — Registration of easement on certificate — Proof of deeds over thirty years old as evidence of title.

EWART v. GENERAL FINANCE GUARANTEE AND AGENCY SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA15 VLR 625

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·21 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), ss. 84 and 88Mortgagor and Mortgagee — Right of mortgagor to pay off principal and interest owing on a mortgage before its due date.

STEPHEN v. PAIN15 VLR 632

A’BECKETT, J.·25 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order IX., r. 2 — Substituted service.

MUIR v. MUIR15 VLR 634

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·21 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1864" (No. 268), s. 32Act No. 571, s. 4 — Order for maintenance against husband deserting his wife — Jurisdiction of justices — Meaning of "goods and chattels" in s. 32 of Act No. 268 — Affidavits as to depositions before magistrates on order to review.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. GOLDSBROUGH15 VLR 638

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, KERFERD, and A’BECKETT. JJ.·17 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Land Act 1884" (No. 812), s. 15"The Land Act 1869" (No. 360) — "Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), ss. 36, 40, 129 — Crown grant — Surrender of — Registration of — Caveat — Crown bound by provisions of Transfer of Land Statute — "Governor," meaning of in Land Act — Fraud in grantee of Crown grant, what constitutes — Advice of Ministers of Crown to Governor — Laches on part of Crown — Practice — Suit by way of information to cancel Crown grant — Statement of claim, form of.

IN RE COHEN15 VLR 664

HODGES, J.·1 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), ss. 37 (2), (3) and (4), 42Valuing security — Promissory note of debtor — Act of insolvency by executor, nature of — Defeating or delaying creditors.

IN RE PLATT15 VLR 668

HODGES, J.·1 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 51Indorsement of district on petition — Wrong indorsement — No indorsement — Jurisdiction — Amendment.

IN RE McMILLAN15 VLR 671

HODGES, J.·22 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 28Administration bond — Breach of condition — Non-filing of accounts — Motion to assign — Discretion of Court.

SKINNER v. THE AUSTRALIAN AND BRITISH LAND, DEPOSIT, AND AGENCY CO. LIMITED15 VLR 674

HODGES, J.·23 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Conditions of sale — Transfer of Land Statute — Land under general law — Conditions for land under Act — Breach of contract — Rescission — Damages.

IN RE WALKER15 VLR 684

HODGES, J.·22 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), ss. 37 (5) and 45Act of insolvency — Notice of objections — "Within twelve days from seizure" — Computation of time — Objection on face of proceedings not included in notice — Technical objection — Costs.

THE GRASSMERE ESTATE COMPANY LIMITED v. ILLINGWORTH15 VLR 687

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Conditions of sale — Failure of purchaser to comply with conditions — Forfeiture of deposit — Rescission and resale — Annulling of contract — Subsequent purchaser.

IN RE BROWN15 VLR 692

HODGES, J.·29 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateSignature in attestation clause — Affidavit of both attesting witnesses — Materials.

COCKING v. COLONIAL INSURANCE CO. OF NEW ZEALAND15 VLR 695

A’BECKETT, J.·20 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insurance, policy ofCondition to refer to arbitration — Difference between the company and insured.

CHIRNSIDE v. KEATING15 VLR 697

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·21 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Action to recover money paid under mistake of fact.

GREIG & MURRAY & CO. v. HUTCHINSON15 VLR 706

A’BECKETT, J.·26 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884," Order XXXII., r. 6 — Application for judgment upon admissions in pleadings — Question of law.

REGINA v. GORDON15 VLR 708

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., KERFERD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·29 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawLarceny — Obtaining goods by forged order.

STEVENSON v. JAMES15 VLR 711

KERFERD, J.·16 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAppeal to Privy Council — Decision of Full Court on points reserved, appeal from.

MARKS v. PENGLASE15 VLR 712

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Feb 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557Instruments and Securities Statute (Bills of Sale 1876), ss. 15, 16 — Contract for letting and hiring — Signature of parties to the contract.

HASLETT v. LYNCH15 VLR 713

HODGES, J.·16 Aug 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — The Intestate Estates Act 1864 (No. 230) — Will using term "right heirs" before Act No. 230 — Codicil using term "right heirs" after Act No. 230 — Intestacy — Persona designata — Words "right heirs."

HORDERN v. SMITH15 VLR 717

HODGES, J.·2 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — "The Stamp Duties Act 1879" (No. 645), ss. 51 and 63 — Contract of sale — Promissory note — Conveyance in equity — "The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 107 — Statute of Frauds — Name of party — Formal contract to be drawn up — Tender of formal contract for execution.

LAKE v. JONES15 VLR 728

A’BECKETT, J.·13 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), ss. 49 and 50Action to recover land — Fraud — Adverse possession — Continuous possession — Abandonment of possession — Animus revertendi.

IN RE HOLMES15 VLR 734

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·14 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), s. 25Executors' commission — Executor a legatee — Distribution among executors.

IN RE SINCLAIR15 VLR 736

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·30 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), ss. 14, 132-4Examination Summons — Witness — Costs — Court of Insolvency — Jurisdiction — Remedy — Writ of Prohibition.

CONNELL v. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY LIMITED15 VLR 743

HODGES, J.·18 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Will constructionClause against alienation — Absolute gift — Proviso for cesser on alienation.

IN RE WALKER15 VLR 748

HODGES, J.·24 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice Probate"The Probate Act 1887" (No. 928), ss. 4 and 7 — Foreign Probate — Attaching seal of Court — Affidavit of due performance.

THE SOUTH SUBURBAN LAND AND FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. HUGHES15 VLR 751

HODGES, J.·4 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSpecific performance — Sale of land — Encumbrances — Statute of Frauds — Memorandum — Material terms — Correspondence — Pleadings — Knowledge by purchaser of encumbrances — Rescission — Return of deposit.

HITCHINS v. MAYOR, ETC., OF THE BOROUGH OF PORT MELBOURNE15 VLR 761

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., A’BECKETT, WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·2 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 380, 399Street in state of nature — Excavation in street — Nuisance by stranger — Knowledge of municipal council — Injury to person lawfully using street.

WILSON v. STEWART15 VLR 781

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HODGES, HOLROYD, and KERFERD, JJ.·16 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Landlord and TenantCovenants — Breach of covenants — Option of purchase — Condition of exercise of option — Condition precedent — Receipt of rent — Waiver — Estoppel.

OLIVER v. GLOSSOP15 VLR 805

A’BECKETT, J.·25 Sept 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Conveyance by husband to wife"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), ss. 69 and 71 — Married Woman — Conveyance by married woman — Unacknowledged deed — "Married Women's Property Act" (No. 384), ss. 2, 3, and 4 — Power of married woman to dispose of real estate.

IN RE BLUME15 VLR 812

HODGES, J.·17 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379)Insolvency practice — Order nisi improperly taken out — Discharge of order nisi — Costs.

SEATH v. BOGLE15 VLR 813

HODGES, J.·23 Oct 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Will constructionVendor and Purchaser — Sale of land — Devise of land sold to purchaser — Purchase-money.

IN RE LEGH15 VLR 816

HODGES, J.·6 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Probate PracticeWill — Executor incapable of transacting business — Administration c.t.a. — Person entitled to grant — Primogeniture — Majority of interests.

IN RE BUCKLEY15 VLR 820

HODGES, J.·14 Nov 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Probate Practice"The Probate Act 1887" (No. 928), s. 4 — Exemplification of stale probate — Affixing seal — "Shall" — Construction of Act — Discretion of Registrar.

IN RE THE ROYAL STANDARD INVESTMENT CO. LIMITED15 VLR 822

HODGES, J.·2 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), s. 124Winding up — Liquidator — Removal of Liquidator — Due cause shown — Applicant's calls unpaid — Proposed liquidator a debtor to Company.

IN RE PUGH15 VLR 833

HODGES, J.·6 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Wills Statute 1864" (No. 222), s. 19Will — Alteration after execution — "Signature" of testator — Initials of testator.