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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

IN RE OWEN19 VLR 1

MADDEN, C.J.·23 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateAttachment for non-payment of costs — "Rules of Supreme Court 1854," Ch. VIII., rr. 13, 14, 16.

WILLIAMSON v. TAIT19 VLR 3

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·9 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Bill of saleExpress power to sell on condition of seizure and taking possession — Failure of proof of seizure.

LINDSAY BREWERY COMPANY LIMITED v. YOUNG19 VLR 6

HODGES, J.·3 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSpecially indorsed writ — Claim for interest — Order III., r. 6 — Order XIV., r. 1.

TROEDEL & CO. v. SHARP19 VLR 8

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·6 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Promissory noteNote given for payment of a debt less than amount of note.

GILCHRIST v. GILCHRIST19 VLR 11

HODGES, J.·7 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XLI., r. 5 — Indorsement of memorandum — Divorce proceedings.

IN RE CURTIN19 VLR 12

HODGES, J.·7 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), s. 92Colonial wine licence — Objections to grant — Proximity to school.

JOHNSTONE, O’SHANNESSY AND CO. LIMITED v. SMITH19 VLR 18

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·9 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

EvidenceEvidence Act 1890 (No. 1088), s. 60 — Evidence of previous statement of witness.

REILLY v. REILLY19 VLR 22

HODGES, J.·13 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Husband and WifePractice — Divorce proceedings — Costs — Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 111.

MacPHERSON v. KERR19 VLR 23

HODGES, J.·14 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXVIII., r. 11 — Scandal — Striking scandalous or irrelevant matter out of an affidavit.

HYDE v. GRIEVE19 VLR 27

HODGES, J.·16 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 62, sub-s. 7Jurisdiction — Enforcing compromise in action.

BENSON v. STUCHBERRY19 VLR 32

HODGES, J.·21 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeOrder XVI., r. 9 — Order LV., r. 5 — Originating summons — Defendants representing a class.

BELLAMY v. HOPKINS19 VLR 34

HODGES, J.·28 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Mines Act 1890, No. 2 (No. 1202), ss. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Mines Act 1891, No. 2 (No. 1251), ss. 5, 6, 19 — Applicant for mineral lease, right to have compensation determined.

WRIGLEY v. BUXTON19 VLR 37

WILLIAMS, J., MADDEN, C.J. and A’BECKETT, J.·30 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice probateProcedure — Action to revoke probate — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order I., rr. 1, 2 — Order LXVIII., r. 1 — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 31.

REG. v. SHORE19 VLR 45

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT and HOOD, JJ.·23 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Crimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), s. 59Male person, indecent assault on — Consent.

REG. v. STAPLES19 VLR 47

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·23 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 67Evidence Act 1890 (No. 1088), s. 45 — Minutes of directors' meetings.

DOWLING v. BILLINGS19 VLR 51

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·28 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 23, sub-s. 1Order for substituted service — Evidence — Meaning of words "if it be made to appear to a justice."

IN RE THE BRITISH BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED19 VLR 54

HODGES, J.·28 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyRemuneration of liquidators — Voluntary winding up.

DUTTON v. DUTTON19 VLR 57

A’BECKETT, J.·31 Oct 1892·Supreme Court of Victoria

InfantsMaintenance and education — Income.

JOHNSON v. McKELL19 VLR 62

HOLROYD, J.·7 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Stamps Act 1890 (No. 1140), ss. 32, 93, and Third ScheduleTransfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), s. 63 — Contract of sale of land — Assignment of contract — Stamp duty.

IN RE STRONELL19 VLR 64

HOOD, J.·7 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Will constructionExecutors' commission — Legacy — Remuneration.

IN RE BALLHAUSEN19 VLR 66

HOOD, J.·9 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), ss. 102 and 115Licence — Death of licensee — Administrator — Widow — Agent of administrator — Holder of licence — Transfer.

IN RE WORKMAN19 VLR 69

HOOD, J.·9 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice ProbateAdministration d.b.n. — Derivative interest.

GODFREY v. HENNELLY19 VLR 70

HOOD, J.·13 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Administration actionClaim against estate — Proof of claim — Adjudication by Chief Clerk — Summons to take opinion of judge — Order 55, rr. 69-71 — "Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 49 — Promissory note — Indorsers — Sureties — Contribution — Notice of dishonour.

REILLY v. THE MELBOURNE TRAMWAY AND OMNIBUS COMPANY19 VLR 75

HOLROYD, J.·22 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

ChampertySupreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), ss. 262, 267 — Agreement by client with solicitor to allow, latter to retain half of the damages recovered — Costs, liability of solicitor to pay.

DUNTON v. THE WARRNAMBOOL WATERWORKS TRUST19 VLR 84

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·10 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Water Act 1890 (No. 1156) s. 56Tender — Forfeiture of deposit — Conditions of tender — Contract.

EXPARTE STEEL19 VLR 94

HODGES, J.·28 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Evidence Act 1890 (No. 1088), s. 48Health Act 1890 (No. 1098), ss. 16, 35, 39 — By-laws unreasonable — Proceedings to quash by-law.

IN RE GOLDSPINK19 VLR 98

HODGES, J.·29 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), s. 102"Eviction," meaning of — Special case stated by Licensing Court, materials and form of.

O’CONNOR v. RIDOUT19 VLR 102

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·22 Mar 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Vigneron's licenceSale of liquor at a place unauthorised by the licence — Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), ss. 128, 182.

BALDING v. NICHOLAS19 VLR 110

A’BECKETT, J.·6 Apr 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), s. 139Land registered in name of executor — Registration of transfer from sheriff.

IN RE THE BROKEN HILL AND ARGENTON SMELTING CO. LIMITED19 VLR 111

HODGES, J.·11 Apr 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

The Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), ss. 109, 124Power of Court to summon persons to give evidence — Voluntary winding up.

WELLS v. GLASSCOCK19 VLR 116

A’BECKETT, J.·17 Apr 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterpleader — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LVII., r. 1.

HARTSHORN v. AH SHANG19 VLR 119

WILLIAMS, J.·4 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), s. 5, sub-s. vii.Carting filth — Proof of license — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 204 — Excuse, proof of.

BATES v. TAYLOR19 VLR 120

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·5 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice"Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order LIV., r. 24 — Appeal — Time within which appeal must be made — Leave to appeal granted when appeal too late — Will, construction — Gift to trustees of real estate in fee, with trust for maintenance and education of children — Direction that real estate is never to be sold.

DAWSON v. WILSON19 VLR 130

WILLIAMS, J.·10 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order III., r. 6 — Order XIV., r.1 — Specially indorsed writ — Claim for interest — Particulars.

THE NATIONAL TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY CO. OF AUSTRALASIA LIMITED v. THE QUEEN19 VLR 132

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·12 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Administration and Probate Act 1890 (No. 1060), s. 112Marriage settlement — Trusts for children of former marriage — Liability of settlement to duty — Voluntary settlement.

GRIFFITHS v. CONDON19 VLR 137

WILLIAMS, J.·12 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 153Contracts of sale and of letting and hiring — Consideration — Interpleader.

VICTORIAN STEVEDORING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING CO. LIMITED v. AUSTRALIAN ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND GENERAL GUARANTEE CO. LIMITED19 VLR 139

HOOD, J., MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·12 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InsuranceConditions of policy — Accident policy — Notice of injury — Notice of claim — Settlement of claim — Non-compliance with conditions — Conditions precedent — Damages for breach of conditions — Waiver of breach.

BETHUNE v. PORTEOUS19 VLR 161

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·12 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), s. 34Injunction — Adverse possession.

BELL v. MANSFIELD19 VLR 165

WILLIAMS, J. and MADDEN, C.J.·5 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Ship and shipping"Merchant Shipping Act 1854," 17 & 18 Vict., c. 104, ss. 19, 149, 150, 243, 257 — Seaman lawfully engaged — Persuading seaman to leave his ship — British ship, registration of — Flying British flag.

WALKER v. RUSSELL19 VLR 185

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·16 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Imprisonment for debtFraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), ss. 22, 23 — Order of commitment, service of — Appeal from refusal to grant order nisi to review.

HILL v. HILL19 VLR 187

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·16 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105) s. 69Jurisdiction of justices to enter complaint by executors.

THE ALBERT BUILDING SOCIETY v. PRATT19 VLR 195

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·25 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

GuaranteePromise to pay the debt of another — Written agreement — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 208.

MORLEY v. GORE19 VLR 199

The following is the decision of the learned primary judge·29 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

The Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), ss. 241, 242, 244, 247, 303Mining company — Forfeited shares, sale of — Liability of purchaser of forfeited shares to pay past calls — Voluntary winding up — Indebtedness of company.

THE SOUTH MELBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY AND DEPOSIT INSTITUTE v. FIELD19 VLR 213

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·5 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Principal and agentParol variation of written contract.

GALLAGHER v. UNITED INSURANCE CO.19 VLR 228

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·5 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Fire insuranceMisdescription by agent — Knowledge of agent's fraud imputed to principal — Misstatement in proposal — Condition in policy that agent of insurer is to be agent of insured.

THE MERCANTILE FINANCE TRUSTEES AND AGENCY CO. OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. HALL19 VLR 233

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·10 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InterpleaderSummary decision by judge in Chambers — Appeal — Practice as to motion and notice of appeal — Special leave to appeal when appeal out of time — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LIV., r. 24 — Order LVII, r. 8 — Order LVIII, rr. 1, 15 — "Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), s. 198 — "The Judicature Act 1883" (No. 761), s. 33 — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142) — Acts Interpretation Act 1890 (No. 1058).

IN RE DAVIES19 VLR 246

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·30 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeGrand jury, application for — Crimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), s. 389.

REG. v. DAVIES19 VLR 251

HOLROYD, J.·20 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Crimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), ss. 159, 389Grand jury — Procedure — Form of oath for grand jury — Bill of indictment, practice as to.

REG. v. DAVIES19 VLR 269

MADDEN, C.J.·3 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Crimes Act 1890 (No. 1079) s. 389Grand jury — Alien, disqualification of — Motion to quash presentment.

MacKENZIE v. WATSON, SCOTT & CO.19 VLR 277

A’BECKETT, J.·13 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIV., r.1 — Application for final judgment — Renewal of application upon fresh materials.

THE COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. RIDDEL19 VLR 280

HOLROYD, J.·6 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Equitable mortgageDeposit of title deeds — Parol agreement — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 208 — Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), s. 139 — Lodgment of fi. fa.

IN RE THOMPSON19 VLR 286

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·25 July 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeJurisdiction — Appeal — Attachment for contempt of Court — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 37 — "Mixed matters."

IN RE THE MELBOURNE TRAMWAY AND OMNIBUS CO. LIMITED19 VLR 288

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·26 July 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1112), ss. 276, 277, 281, 282"Local Government Act 1891" (No. 1243), s. 60-27 Vict. (No. 178), s. 44 — Appeals against rates — County Court — Notice of appeal, time within which should be given — Mandamus.

DAVIDSON v. EXELL19 VLR 294

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·27 July 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

The Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 72Voluntary conveyance within two years of insolvency — The Land Act 1890 (No. 1106), s. 43 — Illegal agreement.

WYBURN v. THE CORPORATION OF CANTERBURY19 VLR 302

A’BECKETT, J., MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·19 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

WillValidity of bequest — Representative order made at hearing — Appeal to Full Court — Order LVIII., r. 15 — Leave to appeal after expiry of time limited — Principles on which granted — Indemnity to respondent — Law of Mortmain — Victorian will — Bequest of money to be laid out in purchase of land in England for charitable purposes — The Public Libraries Act 1855, 18 & 19 Vict., c. 70 — The Mortmain Act 1888, 51 & 52 Vict., c. 42.

IN RE THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED19 VLR 333

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·16 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074)"Companies Act Amendment Act 1892" (No. 1269), ss. 3, 4, and 5 — Winding up of bank — Meeting of creditors — Separate meetings of various classes of creditors — Three-fourths majority — Evidence of financial position — Reconstruction scheme — Sanction of Court — Considerations affecting Court — Order of Court — Order LVIII., r. 15 — Expiration of time for appealing — Special leave to appeal after expiration of time — Interpretation of English Act by English Courts — Subsequent adoption of Act in Victoria — Changing status of creditor into that of shareholder — Division of Act into parts — Construction of Act — Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074); s. 162 — Banking company in existence before Act and registered under Act — Banking company formed under Act — Liability for bank note issue — Crown Remedies and Liability Act 1890 (No. 1080), s. 17 — Debt of Crown — Priority of Crown in Victoria — Procedure — Payment of creditors pari passu.

IN RE COMPANIES ACT 189019 VLR 381

WILLIAMS, J.·28 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyArticles of association — Power of company to purchase its own shares, ultra vires.

IN RE OWEN19 VLR 388

MADDEN, C.J.·23 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateAttachment for non-payment of costs — "Rules of Supreme Court 1854," Ch. VIII., rr. 13, 14, 16.

WOODS v. WAIN19 VLR 389

HOLROYD, J.·7 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSecurity of costs — Married woman — Action remitted to County Court — County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), s. 51.

IN RE THE TUMUT ALLUVIAL G. M. CO.19 VLR 391

WILLIAMS, J.·4 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

The Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), Part II., ss. 191, 252, 254Mining company carrying on operations elsewhere than in Victoria — Registered office in Victoria — Mining district — Winding up — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

IN RE OWEN19 VLR 393

MADDEN, C.J.·23 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice probateAttachment for non-payment of costs — "Rules of Supreme Court 1854," Ch. VIII., rr. 13, 14, 16.

GODFREY v. FORREST19 VLR 394

WILLIAMS, J.·17 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XVI., r. 12 — Order XVII., r. 4 — Change of parties — Assignment of interest in subject matter of action — Substituting plaintiff.

PRUNIER & CO. v. PEACOCK19 VLR 396

WILLIAMS, J.·21 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSupreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 85 — Wilful neglect of defendant to appear — Affidavit, sufficiency of.

DAHLSEN v. LOADER19 VLR 398

WILLIAMS, J.·30 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 75"Subject matter of complaint," meaning of — Court more easy of access — Jurisdiction.

THOMAS v. O’DONNELL19 VLR 401

HOOD, J.·1 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120), ss. 5, 28, 29, 33Residence area — Adjoining allotments — Habitable dwelling.

LOMAX v. WILSON19 VLR 404

HOOD, J.·4 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Criminal LawPost Office Act 1890 (No. 1128) s. 118 — Posting obscene letters.

REG. v. MURCOTT19 VLR 408

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·14 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal lawCrimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), s. 19 — Administering stupefying and overpowering drugs.

IN RE THE CROWN INVESTMENT AND TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED19 VLR 412

HOOD, J.·8 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 124Voluntary winding up — Balance order, necessary materials for.

ZOX v. HUGHES19 VLR 417

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·26 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order III., r. 6 — Order XIV., r. 1 — Specially indorsed writ — Claim for interest.

CUMMINS v. THE TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY CO. LIMITED19 VLR 425

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT and HOOD, JJ.·23 Oct 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order III., r. 6 — Order XIV., r. 1 — Appendix C., s. IV., No. 3 — Specially indorsed writ — Claim for interest — Particulars of interest.

HOLMES v. THE COHUNA IRRIGATION AND WATER SUPPLY TRUST19 VLR 429

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT and HOOD, JJ.·15 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Lands Compensation Act 1890 (No. 1109), s. 27Water Act 1890 (No. 1156) — Reference to arbitration — Certiorari.

EDWARDS v. THE MELBOURNE AND METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS19 VLR 432

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·28 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligenceFire — Damages, remoteness of — Husband and wife, interest of wife in preserving husband's property — Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act 1890 (No. 1197), s. 154 — Notice of action, sufficiency of.

THE PICTURESQUE ATLAS CO. LIMITED v. BRADBURY19 VLR 439

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·26 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ContractPublication of work in parts — Delivery of parts immediately on publication — Completion of work within reasonable time.

FINDLEY v. FOULDS19 VLR 447

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, and HOLROYD, JJ.·6 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

SlanderPrivilege — Slander repeated in answer to question.

THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA LIMITED v. ABBOTT19 VLR 456

HOLROYD, J.·16 Oct 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order XIX., r. 27 — Order XIX., r. 19 — Striking out defence — Slander — Defence setting out different words to those charged in statement of claim — Justification.

SHARP v. BALL & ELLIS19 VLR 459

HOLROYD, J.·17 Oct 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order II., r. 5 — Appendix A., Part I, Nos. 5 and 6 — Writ for service out of jurisdiction — Defendants sued and served as a firm.

REILLY v. THE MELBOURNE TRAMWAY AND OMNIBUS CO. LIMITED19 VLR 461

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·28 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ChampertySupreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), ss. 262, 267 — Agreement between solicitor and client allowing solicitor to retain half damages recovered — Solicitor, liability of, to pay costs of other side — Solicitor, misconduct of.

BALLANTINE v. HAROLD19 VLR 465

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOOD, JJ.·21 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ContractStatute of Frauds — Contract contained in series of letters.

WELLS v. BIRTCHNELL19 VLR 473

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOOD, JJ.·28 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ContractWithdrawal of offer before acceptance — Deposit of purchase-money with agent of vendor — Action for return of deposit of purchase-money — Agent.

SADLIER v. SPREAD EAGLE COMPANY NO LIABILITY19 VLR 482

HOLROYD, J.·22 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 244No liability company — Forfeited shares — Purchase by company — Disposal by company — Special meeting.

NOTT v. DAVIS19 VLR 485

A’BECKETT, J.·21 Aug 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

InterrogatoryPart admission by answer — Evidence — Executors carrying on mining operations — Labour covenants in mining leases — Compliance by executors — Liability of executors — Joint plaintiffs — Failure of one co-plaintiff — Family arrangement — How far infant bound — Deed of compromise — Confirmation of by infant on attaining majority — Setting aside confirmation.

IN RE BROWNING19 VLR 509

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·8 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 110Landlord and tenant — Bill of sale given by tenant — Distress for rent — Right of landlord.

THE BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA v. WILLIAMS19 VLR 514

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and HOOD, JJ.·26 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Promissory noteAccommodation note — Contract of maker — Parol evidence, admissibility of.

BUCKLEY v. THE BOARD OF LAND AND WORKS19 VLR 522

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT and HOOD, JJ.·16 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ArbitrationAward — Award a nullity — Admissibility of affidavits — Practice.

IN RE THE MERCANTILE BANK19 VLR 527

HOOD, J., MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·23 Oct 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 201Meaning of "order" — Jurisdiction of justices.

CAMPLIN v. McNAMARA19 VLR 542

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOOD, JJ.·28 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), ss. 165, 169, 170Stock mortgage — After-acquired chattels — Rights of mortgagee and of bon fide purchaser for value without notice — Equitable interest created by s. 170 — "Station," meaning of.

IN RE ELLISON19 VLR 548

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOOD, JJ.·28 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ContemptCommittal for contempt — Refusal to answer questions and to produce documents — Insolvency proceedings — The Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 135 — Non-contentious matters, proceedings in — Witness.

OATEN v. STANLEY19 VLR 553

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOOD, JJ.·29 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), r. 183Statement of defence by defendant — Evidence as to defence not stated — Waiver of rule by plaintiff — Contract, rescission of by breach — Evidence as to rescission.

IN RE YENCKEN19 VLR 557

MADDEN, C.J.·29 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAppeal to Privy Council — Order in Council — Appealable amount.

TYNDALL v. THE RODNEY IRRIGATION AND WATER SUPPLY TRUST19 VLR 560

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOOD, JJ.·30 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Water Act 1890County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), ss. 135, 66 — County Court Rules 1890, rr. 57, 66 — Water Act 1890 (No. 1156), s. 375 — Special case, power of County Court judge to state — Special, statutory defence, notice of — Liability of Water Trust for damage by acts under s. 375 of Act No. 1156.

GREGORY v. ALGER19 VLR 565

WILLIAMS, HOOD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·5 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), ss. 74 and 140Protection of dealings with registered proprietor — Administrator registered as proprietor — Mortgage by administrator to secure own debt — Constructive fraud — Actual fraud.

GOODBODY v. MILLER19 VLR 581

MADDEN, C.J.·15 Feb 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Voluntary settlement27 Eliz., c.4 — Voluntary settlement of land — Expenditure by settlee on improvements — Ex post facto consideration — Sale to defeat settlement.

DANBY v. THE COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA19 VLR 586

A’BECKETT, J.·31 Oct 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Bill of saleFictitious transaction — Letting and hiring — Reputed ownership — Order or disposition — Custom.

THE VICTORIAN FARMERS LOAN CO. v. LINDO19 VLR 599

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·14 Dec 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 16911th schedule, compliance with — Stock mortgage — Particulars of consideration — Registration.

ADCOCK v. JOLLY19 VLR 609

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·14 Dec 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 63, sub-sec. 6Equitable assignment of chose in action, notice of — Parties, joinder of.

PEERS v. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS19 VLR 617

WILLIAMS, HOOD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·14 Dec 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Land, natural user ofRailway construction — Adjoining occupier, duty of — Water, percolation of — Action for injury by water from negligence of adjoining owner — Act No. 821, s. 9.

IN RE GAMBLE19 VLR 627

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOOD, JJ.·22 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

InsolvencyInsolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 110 — Landlord and tenant — Landlord's preferential claim — Distrainable goods on insolvent's premises.

THE BURWOOD LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT CO. LIMITED v. BERRIDGE19 VLR 630

HOLROYD, J., MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·22 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Assignment of chose in actionNotice of assignment — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 63, sub-sec. 6 — Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), Part III., ss. 334, 338 and 361 — Company — Life assurance business — Registration of company — Sale of land — Condition effecting life assurance.

JOHNSTON v. MATTHEWS19 VLR 638

HOLROYD, J.·1 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Deed of assignmentCreditors' deed — Trustees of deed of assignment, powers — Creditors' names appearing in schedule — Trustees disputing scheduled creditor's name — Estoppel — Action by scheduled creditor against trustees to admit claim — Creditors whose claims are admitted — Parties — Trustees representing all creditors — Evidence at hearing — Affidavit of witness used on interlocutory application — Admissibility of affidavit as admission by party on whose behalf it was used.

IN RE STEVENSON19 VLR 660

HODGES, J., MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·23 Nov 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 37Judgment against firm — Non-satisfaction by one partner — Act of insolvency — Security over firm's estate — Offer to give up or value security — Order nisi — Objections.

HARPER v. GAYNOR19 VLR 675

MADDEN, C.J., and HODGES, J.·23 May 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Landlord and tenantFixtures — Lease giving right to remove fixtures — Expiration of lease — Continuation of tenancy — New lease — Renting own premises — Money paid under a mistake.

THE VICTORIAN MORTGAGE AND DEPOSIT BANK LIMITED v. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL AGENCY AND GUARANTEE COMPANY LIMITED19 VLR 680

HOOD, J.·21 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyShareholder — Shares lodged as security — Transfer of shares in blank — Registration of office boy as shareholder — Fraud — Application to be registered in assumed name — Liability of real shareholder — Indemnity — Powers of company — Power to take shares as security — Power to become holder of shares.

ROBINSON v. ABBOTT19 VLR 695

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·13 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Rules of Supreme CourtOrder LXV., r. 27 (48) — Refresher to counsel.

KERFERD v. THE PERPETUAL EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA LIMITED19 VLR 700

HOLROYD, J.·5 Dec 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillTrustee — Contingent interest — Maintenance — Breaking in on corpus — Account — Investment — "Incorporated bank shares" — Uncalled liability on shares — Failure of banks — Calls — Liability of trustee.

IN RE SLOSS19 VLR 710

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·4 Sept 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), ss. 37 and 121Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 63 (1) — Order nisi — Petitioning creditor's debt — Set-off — Petitioning company in liquidation — Calls — Debt due to respondent from petitioning creditors — Set-off in insolvency — Set-off in liquidation — Setting off joint debt — Demand by sheriff's officer — Demand of debt — Demand of sheriff's fees and expenses.

WEBSTER v. RAE19 VLR 717

A’BECKETT, J.·18 July 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Deed of assignmentAlleged creditor seeking to rank on estate — Execution of deed prior to action — Parties — Creditors who have signed deed — Intention of parties to deed — Creditors whose rights readily ascertainable — Creditors whose rights unascertained or unrecognised — 13 Eliz., c. 5 — Contributing shares — Gifts in fraud of creditors — Continuing gift at periods when donor solvent and insolvent.

LEHAN v. DILLON19 VLR 730

HOOD, J.·12 June 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

MinesAdjacent mines — Encroachment accidental — Gold removed — Damages — Cost of extracting gold.

GILCHRIST v. GILCHRIST19 VLR 735

A’BECKETT, J.·17 July 1893·Supreme Court of Victoria

Imprisonment of Fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), ss. 3, 4, and 5Divorce suit — Decree for dissolution of marriage — Order for payment of permanent alimony — Non-payment.