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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

CHAMBERLAIN v. McWHINNIE16 VLR 1

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284, ss. 2, 3Debtor's summons — Second summons for same debt — Jurisdiction.

WALL v. THE BANK OF VICTORIA LIMITED16 VLR 2

HOOD, J.·12 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Rules of the Supreme Court 1884 — Order XXV., r. 4 — Striking out statement of claim — Reasonable cause of action.

COBURN v. BROTCHIE16 VLR 6

HOOD, J.·13 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order IX., r. 1 — Order XIII., r. 2 — Proceedings upon default of appearance — Affidavit of service.

CHAMBERLAIN v. McWHINNIE16 VLR 8

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284, ss. 2, 3Debtor's summons — Second summons for same debt — Jurisdiction.

RIDDELL v. McWHINNE16 VLR 9

HOOD, J.·19 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeOrder XV., r. 1 — Application for judgment in default of appearance — Order for accounts — Order XXVII., r. 11.

McGEE v. BEATTIE16 VLR 11

HOOD, J.·21 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order III., r. 6 — Order XIV., r. 1 — Specially endorsed writ — Claim against administratrix — Particulars.

BEECHAM v. PATER16 VLR 13

HOOD, J.·24 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 3Rules of the Supreme Court 1884, Order XLV., r. 9 — Garnishee order — Costs of garnishee — Equitable assignment.

IN RE HEATHER16 VLR 16

HOOD, J.·25 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 54, 71Councillor interested in contract with Council — Ouster from office.

IN RE THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION16 VLR 20

HOOD, J.·4 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Building Societies Act 1874" (No. 493), s. 33, sub-sec. (4)"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), s. 74, sub-sec. (1) and (2) — Dissolution or winding-up of building society — Form of petition — Inability to pay debts, meaning of — Assignee of judgment debt.

HOLMES v. COXON16 VLR 25

HODGES, J.·6 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Book debtsAssignment of — Meaning of.

GOODALL v. THE AUSTRALIAN FREEHOLD BANKING CORPORATION16 VLR 29

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, J.·31 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Negotiable securitiesPurchaser for value without notice — Fraud — Negligence — Notice of infirmity of title in pledgor.

THE SHEPPARTON WATER TRUST v. JEFFREY16 VLR 42

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J.·31 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Water Conservation Act 1887" (No. 946), ss. 73, 95, 96, 100, 101, 128Powers of commissioners to make a rate — Regulation, form and effect of — Notice, sufficiency of — Evidence of supply of water to district — Water supply district — Retrospective rates — Court where proceedings should be taken.

GLASS v. THE TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS, AND AGENCY CO. LIMITED16 VLR 57

HODGES, J.·9 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Marriage settlementPower of appointment — "After the death of the survivor leaving children" — Exercise of power by deed — Unlimited as to objects of power.

CAIN v. McEACHARN16 VLR 62

HODGES, J.·10 Dec 1889·Supreme Court of Victoria

Declaration of TrustPersonalty — Parol declaration — Transfer of Shares — Shares already transferred.

LAUGIER v. THE VICTORIAN SCHANSCHIEFF ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO. LIMITED16 VLR 64

WEBB, J.·4 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190)Company — Prospectus — Capital of Company — Commencement of operations — Insufficiency of capital — Action by shareholder — Misrepresentation in prospectus.

WILKINS v. DAVIES16 VLR 70

WEBB, J.·6 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyPromoters — Partners.

WERNER v. BOEHM16 VLR 73

HOLROYD, J.·10 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301)Act No. 353 s. 12 — Vesting order — Jurisdiction of Commissioner of Titles — "Statute of Trusts 1864" (No. 234) s. 19 — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court — Notice to person affected — Rules of Lutheran Congregation — Notice of meeting — Time of meeting — Removal of trustee.

WILMOT v. THORPE16 VLR 85

WEBB, J.·13 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Trusts44 and 45 Vict., c. 41, s. 32 (1) — Trust property in Victoria — Appointment of new trustee.

CAIN v. WATSON16 VLR 88

WEBB, J.·20 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Will constructionMines carried on by testator — Carrying on of mines by trustees — Discretion of trustees — Erection of crushing plant — Sale of mine — Purchase-money — Shares in company purchasing — Probate duty not included in "testamentary expenses" — "Testamentary expenses" — Provision for maintenance of family of children — Discretion of trustees — Allowances to children during lifetime of father — Arrears of allowance at death — Contract — Gift of income of shares carries corpus.

TANGYE v. MURPHY16 VLR 101

WEBB, J.·26 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Landlord and tenantLessor and lessee — Adjoining lessees — Grant — Right to lateral support.

McNAMARA v. CAMERON16 VLR 108

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, J.·4 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884," Order XXXVI., r. 3. — "The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 28 — Power of judge to rescind exparte order.

PHILLIPS v. MELBOURNE AND CASTLEMAINE SOAP AND CANDLE CO. LIMITED16 VLR 111

HOOD, J.·13 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyDividends, payment of, out of profits — Capital — Right of individual shareholder to maintain action.

MEADWAY v. RHODES16 VLR 115

HOLROYD, J.·6 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Mortgagor and mortgageePolicy of life insurance — Interest on premiums paid by equitable mortgagee of policy — Innocent misstatement of age — Retention of underpaid premiums.

BAINBRIDGE v. MAYNARD16 VLR 122

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·6 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Administration of Justice Act 1885" (No. 844), s. 8Appeal from County Court — Time for appeal.

IN RE WIGMORE16 VLR 123

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, J.·6 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Habeas CorpusChild under fourteen — Legal custodian — Power of Court to examine child.

REGINA v. MOORE16 VLR 129

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, J.·7 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawFalse pretences — Evidence — Subsequent acts of prisoner — Evidence of fraudulent intent on previous occasion.

WEEDING v. WEEDING AND ROSE16 VLR 134

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and WEBB, JJ.·7 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Marriage and MatrimonialPetition for divorce — Dismissal of previous petition no bar to fresh petition for fresh acts of adultery — Estoppel.

IN RE KOZMINSKY16 VLR 137

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD and WEBB, JJ.·7 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

CompanyCalls — Notice of calls, sufficiency of — Registered office.

REGINA v. KILKENNY16 VLR 139

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, J., HODGES, J.·13 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), ss. 98, 99, 125Evidence of licensed victualler on his own behalf, in what cases permissible — Sunday trading — Perjury.

BAILEY v. HUTTON16 VLR 145

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·13 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 30Rules of the Supreme Court 1884, Order XXXVI., r. 50 — Form No. 33, App. K. — Reference — Powers of referee.

IN RE "THE TRANSFER OF LAND STATUTE,"16 VLR 149

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·14 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), ss. 7 and 10"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), ss. 38, 52, 129 (iii.) — Transfer by executor to devisee — Practice of Office of Titles — Evidence that debts paid or provided for.

MAXWELL v. VINCENT16 VLR 154

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·18 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Vendor and purchaserSale by auction — Statements by auctioneer of vendor's intentions as to improvements — Breach of contract.

THE QUEEN v. BLACKWOOD16 VLR 157

PER CURIAM.·18 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Land Tax Act 1877" (No. 575), ss. 4, 8, 15, 20, 40, and 41Land tax — Landed estate — Sale of landed estate — Transfer or conveyance in escrow — Liability of vendor for tax.

CHAMBERLAIN v. McWHINNIE16 VLR 164

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284, ss. 2, 3Debtor's summons — Second summons for same debt — Jurisdiction.

RATTRAY v. ROACH16 VLR 165

PER CURIAM.·25 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Licensing ActAdmissions made by counsel for defendant in criminal proceedings — Refusal of Court to convict on.

BRECKWOLDT v. COLONIAL GUANO COMPANY16 VLR 166

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·14 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Charter partyContract — Warranty — Condition precedent — Words of description — "Now lying at port" — Ship and shipping.

CHAMBERLAIN v. McWHINNIE16 VLR 171

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284, ss. 2, 3Debtor's summons — Second summons for same debt — Jurisdiction.

CHRISTOPHERS v. THE MUTUAL STORE LIMITED16 VLR 172

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·27 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1887" (No. 956), s. 23The Interpretation Act, 21 Vict. (No. 22), s. 6 — Person including corporation — Corporation.

WOOLCOTT v. MITCHELL16 VLR 177

HIGINBOTHAM, C. J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·25 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

SolicitorLien for costs — Set-off of cross claims between parties.

JENKINS v. THE MAYOR, ETC., OF MELBOURNE16 VLR 182

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·26 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 169, 392, 393Agreement between municipalities for maintenance of roads — Evidence — "The Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company's Act 1883" (No. 765), s. 43 — Liability of Tramway Trust — Indemnity to local body.

ADDY v. THE FOREIGN AND COLONIAL EXCHANGE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA LIMITED16 VLR 186

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·28 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Banks and Currency Statute 1864" (No. 194)"The Banks and Currency Amendment Statute 1887" (No. 1002), ss. 2, 7 — Foreign banking company trading in Victoria — Penalty for publishing misleading advertisements of its capital.

MALONE v. IVEY16 VLR 192

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS and WEBB, JJ.·27 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LienLien of trainer over racehorse — Possession of horse.

HAWTHORN LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH v. FISHER16 VLR 197

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·27 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public, Health Amendment Statute 1883" (No. 782), s. 131Expenses incurred in forming passage — Notice to owner fronting passage — Sufficiency of notice.

KEANE v. SCHUH16 VLR 199

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·28 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Act 1888" (No. 1011), s. 24"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), s. 30 — Trading on Sunday — Power of police constable to prosecute.

STRONG v. TAYLOR16 VLR 202

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·28 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Building regulations"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506) — Schedule 13, part 5 — Constructing buildings.

WEIR v. SHEPPARD16 VLR 205

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·31 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Covenant, breach ofAction for breach of covenant — Covenant to carry on business of hotel "in respectable and business-like manner" — Breach of licensing laws.

PARKER v. BARNETT16 VLR 214

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

Vendor and purchaserSale of lands — "The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 107 — Sale of "my two blocks" — Vendor owner of one block, agent for sale of other — Description of vendor's relation to land — Plaintiff seeking specific performance at one time anxious to get out of contract — Discretion of Court — Reviewing discretion.

IN RE NOLAN16 VLR 227

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·17 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), s. 70Victualler's license — Objections to renewal — Unfitness of applicant.

RE CROMARTY16 VLR 236

HOLROYD, J.·1 Apr 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), ss. 35 and 70Grocer's license — Renewal — Objections to renewal — Applicant interested in more than one license.

COGHILL v. WARRELL16 VLR 238

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·19 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Justices of peacePolice magistrate — Jurisdiction of justices — Information — Stolen goods — Search-warrant — Inquiry as to ownership of goods — Order to review — Justices appearing by counsel — "The Justice of the Peace Statute 1887" (No. 953), ss. 31 (2), 150, 158, and 159 — Schedule 2, Form XI. — "The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 401 — "Police Regulation Statute 1873" (No. 476).

BROOKS, ROBINSON & CO. v. SMITH & SONS16 VLR 245

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·20 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), s. 5County Court jurisdiction — Breach of contract — Contract made out of jurisdiction — Breach occurring within jurisdiction — Shipowners — Consignees — Bill of lading — Special provisions excluding liability for negligence — Negligence.

THE TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION v. THE MAYOR, ETC., OF WILLIAMSTOWN16 VLR 251

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·31 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 265, 273Valuation of rateable property — Land used for public purposes — Crown grant subject to restrictions — Rifle ranges.

WALKER v. WINGFIELD16 VLR 255

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·21 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Administration of Justice Act 1885" (No. 844), s. 8County Court action — Question of law — Appeal — Judge's notes — Objection recorded upon notes — Decision recorded upon notes — Materials upon an appeal.

RE WRIGHT16 VLR 260

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·5 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Licensing Act 1885" (No. 857), s. 70Grocer's license — No other license in district — Poll of ratepayers — License issued illegally — Renewal of license issued illegally.

BAGLEY BROTHERS & COMPANY v. ELLISON16 VLR 263

HOLROYD, J.·24 Apr 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Promissory noteBlank left for payee's name — "The Stamp Duties Act 1879" (No. 645), ss. 46, 47, 57, sub-sec. 4 — Cancellation of stamp.

GIBBS v. HOWDEN16 VLR 269

WEBB, J.·22 Apr 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., r. 15 — Order XXV., r. 4 — Points of law raised on the pleading.

CHAMBERLAIN v. McWHINNIE16 VLR 270

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284, ss. 2, 3Debtor's summons — Second summons for same debt — Jurisdiction.

PARKER v. SELL16 VLR 271

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS and WEBB, JJ.·2 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LeaseJoint-tenants — Action by one joint-tenant against another — Covenant to keep and maintain premises in fair and reasonable condition.

GUTHRIE v. GUTHRIE16 VLR 280

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·2 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InterrogatoriesAnswers tending to criminate witness — Penalty under foreign law — "The Federal Council Evidence Act 1886," 49 Vict. (No. 2), s. 2 — Evidence — Foreign laws, proof of — Questions as to married woman's separate estate.

BROWN v. ANTHONESS16 VLR 284

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., A’BECKETT, WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·6 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Survey Boundaries Act 1885" (No. 855), ss. 3, 4, 6Discrepancy, meaning of — Error or mistake — Discrepancy between Crown grant and survey boundaries — Fence to be regarded as survey boundary — Obliteration of survey boundaries.

VERNON v. RITCHIE16 VLR 294

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·29 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Survey Boundaries Act 1885" (No. 855), ss., 3, 4, 6Survey marks, obliteration of — Survey boundaries, proof of — Fences — Recognition of fence for fifteen years — Owners or occupiers of such parcel of land, meaning of.

REGINA v. CANE16 VLR 303

HOOD, J.·12 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Criminal lawPractice — Money found on prisoner at time of arrest — Application for such money for purposes of defence — Time for such application.

HAYES v. LEVINSON16 VLR 305

HOOD, J.·15 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Champerty.

PICKEN v. THE PRESIDENT16 VLR 309

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·5 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order LXIV., r. 7 — Order LVIII., r. 15 — Order XXXIX., r. 4 — Extension of time for notice of motion for new trial — Delay — Authority of solicitor to take further steps after judgment.

STEVENSON v. THE MAYOR ETC., OF NORTH MELBOURNE.16 VLR 314

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·8 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Amendment Act 1883" (No. 782), s. 132Construction of drains through private premises — Notice — Tenant at will — Trespass.

RIORDAN v. THE GLASGOW AND LONDON INSURANCE CO. LIMITED16 VLR 320

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·13 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Policy of insuranceCondition precedent — Submission to arbitration — Pleading.

THE LONDON DISCOUNT AND MORTGAGE BANK v. DAISH16 VLR 325

HOOD, J.·22 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

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

REGINA v. MASON16 VLR 327

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·22 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 64Larceny as a bailee — Bailment.

PRICE v. SANTLEY16 VLR 332

HOOD, J.·27 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., rr. 6, 7 — Particulars — Action for malicious prosecution — Denial of allegation in claim.

GREIG & MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED v. HUTCHINSON16 VLR 334

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS and WEBB, JJ.·26 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Joint-debtors, action againstJudgment against one joint-debtor, effect of — Setting aside or reversing judgment against joint-debtor, effect of.

IN RE THE SWITCHBACK RAILWAY AND OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT CO. LIMITED16 VLR 339

HOOD, J.·29 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), ss. 21, 68Table A — Articles 8, 9 — Winding-up — Contributory — Agreement to become member of company — Signing transfer.

THE MAYOR ETC., OF THE CITY OF FITZROY v. THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA LIMITED16 VLR 342

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·20 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 308, 309, 310, 312, and 324Debentures, "issue" of — Negotiable instruments — First delivery — Deposit in bank — Negligence of bank — Stolen debentures — Bon fide holder for value — Estoppel — Negligence of agent — Bankers' gratuitous bailee — Gross negligence, evidence of — Custody of documents.

WERTHEIM v. VIRTUE16 VLR 369

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·31 Mar 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

AgreementTime payment system — Vendor and purchaser — Letting and hiring — Property in goods sold on time payment.

JONES v. REED16 VLR 372

HOOD, J.·25 Apr 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Intercolonial Debts Act 1887" (No. 959), ss. 1, 3, 7, and 9"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), s. 90 — Foreign judgment — Action upon foreign judgment — Judgment of foreign court of inferior jurisdiction — Action in Supreme Court — Special remedy — Retrospective Act.

McCRACKEN v. DACOMB16 VLR 378

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·7 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Sale to syndicate — Trustees for syndicate — Deed of trust — Vendors — Members of syndicate — Action by vendors against trustees of syndicate — Covenants in trust deed — Covenant to indemnify trustees — Appeal — Question not argued below — Costs.

GEACH v. HALL16 VLR 386

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, J. and WEBB, J.·14 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LibelFinding of jury — New trial.

BROWN v. SYME16 VLR 392

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·13 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LibelNewspaper — Candidate for Parliament — Damages — Excessive damages — New trial — Evidence — Meaning of article.

REGINA v. BIRKETT16 VLR 398

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS and WEBB, JJ.·15 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace Act 1887" (No. 953), s. 163Prosecution — Rejection of evidence by justices — Mandatory order.

IN RE ROLLASON16 VLR 401

HOOD, J.·8 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

InfantMaintenance — Fortune small — Breaking in on corpus.

DEAN v. MELBOURNE STOCK EXCHANGE AGENCY AND BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED16 VLR 403

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·20 May 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Banker and CustomerBreach of contract — Special damage — Sharebroker — Trade — Substantial damages.

BARRETT v. HAUGHTON16 VLR 408

HOLROYD, J.·10 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXVII., rr. 4, 5, 6, 11 — Interlocutory judgment on default of pleading — Setting cause down for assessment of damages — Motion.

WEEDING v. WEEDING AND ROSE16 VLR 412

HOLROYD, J.·19 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Divorce and Matrimonial Rules 1885," rr. 31, 32, 33, 35, 44, 114Time for delivery of pleading after amendment — Direction of issues of fact, application for — Alterations and amendment of petition, form of.

BOURCHIER v. MITCHELL16 VLR 415

WEBB, J.·19 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Land Act 1884" (No. 812), s. 120Agricultural allotment — Trespass by sheep — "Substantial fence" — Impounding.

PATERSON v. MARSHALL16 VLR 418

HOLROYD, J.·23 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), s. 332Capias — Grounds for arrest.

IN RE PERRYMAN16 VLR 420

HOLROYD, J.·26 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379)"The Married Women's Property Act 1884" (No. 828), s. 4 (2) — Married woman — Petition — Order nisi — Name of respondent wrongly stated — Amendment — Service.

O’FARRELL v. SYME16 VLR 422

HOLROYD, J.·30 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345); s. 43"Cause of action fit to be tried in Supreme Court."

IN RE THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY16 VLR 424

HOLROYD, J.·1 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), ss. 83, 87, 88, 149, 154, 157, 176Schedule 7 — "The Building Societies Act 1874" (No. 493), s. 33 (IV.) — Building societies — Unregistered company — Winding up, form of, and rules for — Prosecutions in the name of and on behalf of the Association.

ROBERTSON v. BARRY16 VLR 433

WEBB, J.·30 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Sale of mineCo-vendors — Middleman — Co-purchasers — Fraudulent misrepresentation — Concealed profit by co-vendor — Concealed profit by co-purchaser.

WILKINSON v. DETMOLD16 VLR 439

WEBB, J.·30 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserContract for sale of land — Particulars of property sold — Error in particulars — Duration of lease — Reasonable diligence — Compensation clause — Immaterial misdescription — Arbitration clause — Matter of the essence of the contract — Subsidiary matter — Damages — Failure to obtain favourable loan — Remoteness.

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH OF BRUNSWICK v. TAYLOR16 VLR 448

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·31 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Amendment Statute 1883" (No. 712), s. 131Notice to owners to do works — Reasonableness of notice.

FULLARTON v. CARRINGTON16 VLR 449

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HODGES and HOOD, JJ.·31 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Melbourne Harbour Trust Regulations, reg. 180Navigation of river — Compulsory pilotage — Responsibility of master for negligence of pilot.

CLARKE & CO. v. BINKS16 VLR 452

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·29 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Order to reviewAct No. 557, s. 16 — Contract of sale — Description of purchaser — Usual and well-known residence.

WALKER v. WALKER16 VLR 454

WILLIAMS, J.·1 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1864" (No. 268), s. 87"The Divorce and Matrimonial Rules 1885," r. 10 — Substituted service of petition — Discretion of judge to dispense with service.

BOYD v. SUCHETZKI16 VLR 457

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J.·25 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 557, ss. 15, 16Contract of sale — Contract of letting and hiring — Consideration, inaccuracy in statement of — Interpleader.

IN RE HEATHER16 VLR 460

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·19 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 54, 71Councillor interested in contract with the council — Ouster from office — Association of more than twenty members — Mechanics' Institute.

RICKETSON v. BOURCHIER16 VLR 468

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·18 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Costs"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LXV., r. 1 — Application to deprive successful party of costs — Time within which application should be made — "The Land Act 1884" (No. 812), s. 128 — "The Pounds Act 1886" (No. 905), s. 4 — Travelling sheep along a road — Limit of distance within which sheep may depasture.

BROWN v. THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA16 VLR 475

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·19 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

BankerNegligence — Debentures lodged with bank for safe custody — Limitation of liability by express contract — Bailee.

DREW v. MOUBRAY16 VLR 484

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and WEBB, JJ.·18 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

City of MelbournePrivate lane — Paving, etc. by corporation — Act 14 Vict. No. 20, ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 — Act No. 178, s. 65 — Right of user — Right of way — Right to light and air — Window — Statutory dedication in favour of limited persons — Adjoining owner — Contribution to expenses — Estoppel — Costs — Appeal — Point not raised below.

SMART v. LOBB16 VLR 496

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOLROYD, JJ.·18 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Questions reservedJurisdiction of Court — New trial — Vendor and purchaser — Sale of land — Agent of vendor — False representation — Secret profit.

FLEMING v. THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF ESSENDON16 VLR 501

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·18 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 273Appeal from rates — Time for appealing — Jurisdiction — Waiver.

REGINA v. HALL16 VLR 503

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, J.·17 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawAssignment of perjury — Corroborative evidence.

FORAN v. THE QUEEN16 VLR 510

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, WILLIAMS, and HOOD, JJ.·17 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Act No. 160"The Public Service Act 1883" (No. 773) — Act No. 149 — State school teacher, dismissal of — Public Service Board.

LINDSAY v. LINDSAY16 VLR 525

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·21 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Justices of the Peace Act 1887" (No. 953), s. 148General Sessions — Case stated — Requiring case — Condition precedent — Adjournment of Court.

WIMBLE v. WIMBLE16 VLR 527

HOOD, J.·24 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1864" (No. 268), s. 71Divorce — Alimony — Permanent maintenance — Decree absolute.

DODD v. DUNTON16 VLR 531

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·21 July 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Employers' Liability Act 1886" (No. 914), ss. 3 (1) and 4 (1)Breaking of scaffolding — Injury to workman — Action in County Court — Improper admission of evidence — New trial.

THE BRITANNIA UNITED COMPANY NO LIABILITY v. THE VICTORIA UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY NO LIABILITY16 VLR 533

HODGES, J.·18 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Mining Companies Act 1871" (No. 409), ss. 10 and 118No-Liability Company — Certificate of incorporation — Essentials to registration — Subscribed capital.

FORD v. COMBER16 VLR 540

HOLROYD, J.·11 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaser"The Instruments and Securities Statute 1864" (No. 204), s. 107 — Sale of land — Partnership in land — Joint purchase of land — Sale by owner to himself and another as partners — Verbal agreement — Resulting trust.

CARSLAKE v. PRESIDENT, ETC., OF THE SHIRE OF CAULFIELD16 VLR 555

WEBB, J.·28 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 384Natural watercourse — Construction of street — Concentrating water on adjoining land.

FITZGERALD v. BUTTON16 VLR 561

HOLROYD, J.·8 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Landlord and tenantLease granted by tenant for life — Tenant continuing in possession — Receipt of rent by remainderman.

ROBERTSON v. SMITH16 VLR 566

HODGES, J.·27 June 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Infants, guardianship ofTestamentary guardian resident out of jurisdiction — Co-guardian, appointment of.

MANSFIELD v. MANSFIELD16 VLR 569

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·2 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Joint tenantsGrant of right of way by one joint tenant.

RYAN v. WOODBRIDGE16 VLR 572

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HODGES, HOOD, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·1 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., rr. 6, 7 — Particulars of reasonable and probable cause — Malicious prosecution.

WHITTLESEA LAND COMPANY v. URE16 VLR 574

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., HODGES, HOOD, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·1 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order III., r. 6 — Specially endorsed writ — Forms — Practice.

HUMPHREYS v. COLDWELL16 VLR 576

HOLROYD, J.·16 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Landlord and Tenant Statute 1864" (No. 192), ss. 90, 91, and 96Landlord and tenant — Arrears of rent — Warrant of possession — Service of notice — Demand of possession — Warrant illegally obtained — Action of trespass.

STEPHEN v. STEPHEN16 VLR 581

HODGES, J.·20 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Statute 1864" (No. 268), s. 71Alimony — Periodical sum ordered to be paid to a wife — Jurisdiction.

MOLSEED v. LITTLE16 VLR 583

HOLROYD, J.·13 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Will constructionGift to two legatees — "And in the event of the death of either" without issue — Death of legatee in testator's lifetime — Posterior devise — Alternative gifts.

MACKENZIE v. WEST16 VLR 588

HOLROYD, J.·16 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Promissory noteSurety — Giving maker time — Discharge of surety.

HELMS v. MUNRO AND COMPANY LIMITED16 VLR 591

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·4 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligenceRailway contractor — Destruction of wire fencing — Measure of damages — Contract between Railways Commissioner and contractor for the construction of railways — Admissibility in evidence of contract — Action between contractor and third party.

WEEDING v. WEEDING AND ROSE16 VLR 596

WILLIAMS, J.·23 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

DivorcePetition by husband against wife — Previous suit — Adultery by petitioner — Cruelty by petitioner — Discretionary bar — Conduct conducing to the adultery.

BANNERMAN v. SEXTON16 VLR 601

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·5 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Mines Act 1890" (No. 1120), s. 4Occupation for mining purposes — Occupation for residence — Unauthorised occupation, penalty for — "Land Act 1890" (No. 1106), s. 113.

BUTTONS v. JUSTICES OF MELBOURNE16 VLR 604

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·9 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Licensing Act 1890" (No. 1111), s. 148Wilful delay in admitting police officer to licensed premises — "Justices Act 1890" (No. 1105), s. 139 — Special case stated by Chairman of General Sessions, form of — Practice — Right to begin.

WATSON v. ISSELL16 VLR 607

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·22 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"County Court Act 1890" (No. 1078), s. 134Appeal — Necessary materials for appeal — Computation of time — Meaning of "within seven days after judgment" — Contract for the sale of land — Description of property sold — Statute of Frauds.

LEMME v. KRONE16 VLR 613

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·12 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Act No. 557, s. 14Production of affidavits — Practice in office of Registrar-General.

SCHOFIELD v. DUGUID16 VLR 618

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·22 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"County Court Act 1890" (No. 1078), s. 134Appeal from County Court — Materials necessary for appeal — Point of law raised at the trial — Nonsuit, appeal from.

BARROWS v. BARROWS AND HALLIDAY16 VLR 622

HOOD, J.·10 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Suit for dissolution of marriage by husband against wifeUnfounded countercharges of adultery and cruelty against husband — Wife's costs.

YOUNGER v. YOUNGER16 VLR 625

HOOD, J.·17 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Marriage Act 1890," s. 74 (b)Petition by wife against husband — Habitual drunkenness — Habitually "left" the wife without the means of support — Wife earning her own living — Wife having separate estate.

IN RE HOOD16 VLR 628

HOOD, J.·16 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Stock Exchange of MelbourneRules — Seat on Exchange, sale of — Death of member — Proceeds of sale of seat.

SLEE, OGILBY & COMPANY v. MURPHY16 VLR 636

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J.·12 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 313, ss. 5, 6, 7Stock mortgage — Registration — "Station," description of.

GLADSTONE v. ORGILL16 VLR 638

HOOD, J.·2 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

CostsAction for administration of an estate instituted by residuary legatee — Utility of proceedings.

IN RE GARDINER16 VLR 641

HOOD, J.·2 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

SolicitorProceedings instituted without legal authority, costs of.

IN RE THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY16 VLR 643

HODGES, J.·1 Jan 1916·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Building Societies Act 1874" (No. 493), s. 22Power of building society to lease property — "The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), s. 87.

McGRATH v. DOBIE16 VLR 646

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·3 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Justices Act 1890" (No. 1105), s. 40Conduct of proceedings before justices — Right of inspector of police to conduct proceedings — Practice.

REGINA v. HALL16 VLR 650

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·4 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawPractice — Power of Court to adjourn case — Adjournment of criminal trial.

LANG v. THOMSON16 VLR 655

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·9 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Goods unclaimed in the possession of the Railways CommissionersSale of — Proof of sale — By-law.

MAYOR, ETC., OF SALE v. BEARUP16 VLR 658

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·10 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1890" (No. 1112), s. 246Places used exclusively for public worship — Rates — Beneficial use.

SPITZEL v. BECKX16 VLR 661

HOOD, J.·22 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"The Post Office Act 1883" (No. 781), s. 28Detention of letters and packets by Postmaster-General — Official communications with foreign powers — Privilege — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXI., r. 14 — Production of documents.

THIESSEN v. FIELDING16 VLR 666

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB and HODGES, JJ.·15 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

JusticesPower of justices to reinstate case.

IN RE MUNRO16 VLR 670

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·19 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InsolvencyPractice — Motion to expunge or reduce debt — Proof of debt — Evidence.

KILPATRICK v. GILLIAM16 VLR 673

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB and HODGES, JJ.·19 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InterpleaderAppeal from County Court — Right of bailiff to appear upon appeal — Costs.

THE PICTURESQUE ATLAS PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED v. PHILLIPSON16 VLR 675

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·18 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ContractFraud and misrepresentation — Rescission of contract — Misapprehension of contracting party as to the subject-matter of contract.

PRESIDENT, ETC., OF SHIRE OF BENALLA v. WALLDER16 VLR 681

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·18 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Local Government Act 1890" (No. 1112), s. 288Recovery of rates — "Justices Act 1890" (No. 1105), s. 59 — Jurisdiction of justices.

IN RE WALL16 VLR 686

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·23 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Service Act 1883" (No. 773)Classification of officers — Lockers and weighers — Clerical duties — Mandamus — Delay.

IN RE BENNESS16 VLR 691

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·24 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Act 1890," ss. 106 and 110Proof of debt — Admission of proof — Proof not yet admitted — Dividend — Proofs subsequently admitted — Trustee or assignee's liability — Rent — Preferential claim.

IN RE DOBSON, WATSON & CO.16 VLR 700

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·24 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), ss. 7, 34 and 35Partnership — Death of one partner — Sequestration of firm's estate by surviving partner — Jurisdiction of Court of Insolvency — Amendment of order of sequestration by substituting surviving partner's name for name of firm.

IN RE ABRAHAM16 VLR 706

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·29 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 136Insolvent's estate — Failure to pay 7s. in the pound — Circumstances for which insolvent not responsible — Land speculation — Evidence — Affidavit of insolvent uncontradicted — Absence of corroboration.

TREEVE v. BARRY16 VLR 711

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB and HODGES, JJ.·25 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

AppealSecurity for costs — Motion — Full Court — Jurisdiction — "The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 69 — Order LVIII., r. 15 — Consideration of circumstances of case — Primary judge a member of Full Court.

WILLIAM TIBBITS & CO. v. HOLT16 VLR 714

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·25 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Goods sold and deliveredMisrepresentation as to character of goods — Fraudulent misrepresentation — "County Court Rules 1881," r. 157 — Defences stated — Proof of plaintiff's case.

BARKER v. SANDS & McDOUGALL COMPANY LIMITED16 VLR 719

WEBB, J.·29 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of Supreme Court 1884"Order XXV., r. 4 — Striking out statement of claim — Reasonable cause — Action for maliciously instituting civil proceedings.

FOWLER v. FOWLER16 VLR 723

WEBB, J.·20 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeDivorce proceedings — Particulars of cruelty.

McROBERTS v. JOHNSON16 VLR 725

HODGES, J.·1 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

PoundageSheriff's right to poundage upon execution of writ of possession — By whom payable — Writ of possession — 3 Geo. I., c. 15, s. 16 — "Common Law Practice Statute 1856" (19 Vict. No. 19), ss. 173, 174 — "Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), s. 295.

JOHNS v. DELANEY16 VLR 729

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, WEBB and HODGES, JJ.·11 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

TrespassSupport of house by adjoining soil — Prescription — Rights and duties of owner of land which is being excavated — Negligence.

IN RE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY16 VLR 740

HODGES, J.·11 Sept 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyWinding-up — Proof of debt — Mutual debts and liabilities — "The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 9 — "The Companies Statute 1864," s. 176.

THE AUSTRAL OTIS ELEVATOR AND ENGINEERING CO. LIMITED v. ANDREW KERR AND COMPANY LIMITED16 VLR 744

HOLROYD, J.·31 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), s. 50Mortgage — Machinery — Fixtures — Notice of trusts — Fraud.

IN RE HUNT16 VLR 748

WEBB, J.·16 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillCodicil — Dependent relative revocation — "The Wills Statute 1864" (No. 222), s. 20 — Failure of intention.

HACKER v. THE AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY AND FINANCE CO. LIMITED16 VLR 751

HODGES, J.·7 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Conditions of sale — Breach of contract — Unreasonable delay — Rescission — Damages.

SMITH v. PERROTT16 VLR 754

HODGES, J.·10 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Administration actionCo-trustee — Deceased trustee — Accounts — Misapplication of trust estate.

IN RE BEGBIE16 VLR 757

WEBB, J.·16 Oct 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 37 (9)Act of Insolvency — Surrendering estate — Filing schedule.

WETHERSDANE PARK COMPANY LIMITED v. WATSON16 VLR 758

HODGES, J.·11 Nov 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Landlord and tenantFixtures.

IN RE SYKES16 VLR 761

HOOD, J.·5 Nov 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Ouster from office"Local Government Act 1890," sec. 51 — Councillor — Interest in Contract — Disqualification.

WATSON v. CAIN16 VLR 766

HOOD, J.·20 Nov 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Consent of trustees to marriageDiscretion — Improper motives — Marriage of cestui que trust without consent of trustee.

MOUNT DELEGATE COMPANY NO LIABILITY v. TEAGUE16 VLR 772

A’BECKETT, J.·8 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Security for costsNo liability company — Poverty.

HOBSON v. THE QUEEN16 VLR 773

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·5 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Duties on the Estates of Deceased Persons Statute 1870" (No. 388), s. 20Settlement — Purchaser in good faith, and for valuable consideration — Conveyance by direction.

FISHER v. THE QUEEN16 VLR 777

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·4 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Public Service Act (No. 160), ss. 6, 7, 10 and 52"The Public Service Act 1883" (No. 773), ss. 2, 18, 89 and 97 — "The Post Office Act 1883" (No. 781), s. 2 — Public servant — Residence in Government buildings — Deduction from salary for rent — Fixing salary — Overtime.

BROWN v. ROBERTSON16 VLR 786

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·4 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Instruments Act 1890" (No. 1103), s. 208Contract in writing — Agreement for partnership in land — Agreement to jointly purchase land.

IN RE PALMATEER16 VLR 793

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·12 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Transfer of Land Act 1890," ss. 236, 237Assignee of insolvent estate, application by — Caveat — Insolvent proprietor — Registration.

RICKETSON v. BOURCHIER16 VLR 800

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·10 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Appeal to Privy CouncilOrders in Council — Costs — Matters in issue.

IN RE COOPER16 VLR 802

A’BECKETT, J.·16 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 261Unauthorised person preparing and charging for mortgage — Contempt of Court.

IN RE COOP16 VLR 804

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·1 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Patents Act 1890" (No. 1123), s. 33Granting patent — Appeal — Appellate tribunal.

HANN v. COSMOPOLITAN LAND BANK COMPANY LIMITED16 VLR 805

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·4 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Vendor and purchaserUnpaid vendor — Purchaser in possession — Land tax — Vendor remaining on register — Liability of purchaser to indemnify — Implied contract — "The Land Tax Act 1877" (No. 575), ss. 5, 40, 45, 46, 47, and 55.

PEYTON, DOWLING & CO. v. HOULDER16 VLR 812

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·9 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Ship and ShippingBill of lading — Excepted risks — Unseaworthiness of ship — Charter-party — Demise of ship — Carriage of cargo — Damage — Liability of owners — Liability of charterers — Objection to jurisdiction — Waiver — Service of writ out of jurisdiction — Unconditional appearance at trial — Order XII., r. 30 — Setting aside service.

JAMES v. GIBSON16 VLR 821

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·18 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Vendor and purchaserSale of land — Conditions of sale — Requisitions on title — Waiver — Abandonment of waiver.

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND v. VICTORIAN PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY16 VLR 845

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·19 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"The Public Health Amendment Statute 1883" (No. 782), s. 131"Owner" — The Public Health Act 1888." (No. 1011), s. 28 — Mortgage to building society — Society registered proprietor — Deed of defeasance — Mortgagor in possession.

GOURLAY v. CARSON16 VLR 850

HOLROYD, J.·16 Aug 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Vendor and PurchaserSale of land — Agent for sale — Authority of agent — Promissory note payable to agent — Rescission of contract.

RAYMENT v. TUTHILL16 VLR 854

HOLROYD, J.·3 Nov 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Contract for sale of landJoint contract — Refusal of some purchasers to sign contract — Authority to sign on behalf of other purchasers — Estoppel.

THOMAS v. NICHOLSON16 VLR 861

WILLIAMS, WEBB, and HODGES, JJ.·10 Dec 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

No-liability companyRegistration — Incorporation — Non-payment of five per cent. of capital at time of registration — Director — Estoppel.

CHAMBERLAIN v. McWHINNIE16 VLR 864

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1890·Supreme Court of Victoria

Act No. 284, ss. 2, 3Debtor's summons — Second summons for same debt — Jurisdiction.

REGINA v. MIRAMS16 VLR 865

HIGINBOTHAM, C.J.·1 Jan 1916·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Crimes Act 1890," ss. 158, 159Officer of company — False entry — Intent to defraud — Sufficiency of presentment — Criminal law.