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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

IN RE WHITTLE21 VLR 1

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·25 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Legal Profession Practice Act 1895 (No. 1387), s. 8Legal Profession Practice Act 1891 (No. 1216) — Admission to practise as Barrister and Solicitor — English Solicitor — Arrival in Victoria with intention to practise — Bon-fide belief in qualification — Time of arrival in Victoria.

IN RE McCRORY21 VLR 3

HOOD, J.·13 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

JusticesDisqualification — Bias — Time for taking objection to constitution of Bench.

WYLIE v. NISBET21 VLR 7

A’BECKETT, J.·17 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

InterpleaderContract of letting and hiring — Time payment — Interest in goods saleable by sheriff.

FALKINGHAM v. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS21 VLR 9

HODGES, WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·8 May 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

ArbitrationAward — Action upon award — Jurisdiction of arbitrators — Bulk sum award not severable — Award void for inclusion of non-referable item.

MORRISON v. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 22

HODGES, J.·7 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Private International LawThe Joint Stock Companies Arrangement Act 1870, 33 and 34 Vict., c. 104 — Victorian creditors of English company — Lex loci contractus — Company — Winding-up — Scheme of arrangement.

MASON v. MAAS21 VLR 30

A’BECKETT, J.·17 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), s. 41, sub-s. V.Indecent exposure — "Place of public resort," meaning of.

THE QUEEN v. THE BANK OF VICTORIA LIMITED21 VLR 32

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES and A’BECKETT, JJ.·28 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Crown debtsPriority of Crown — Suitors' money — Investment by Master-in-Equity in bank.

McMECKAN v. AITKEN21 VLR 65

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·23 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Crown debtsPriority of Crown — Investment by receiver — Suitors' money.

CHRISTIE v. BRITNELL21 VLR 71

MADDEN, C.J.·21 Aug 1895·Practice Court

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), s. 182"Second offence."

THE NATIONAL TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND AGENCY CO. LIMITED v. WALSH21 VLR 75

MADDEN, C.J.·21 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyLimited Company — Articles of Association — Shares registered in two names — Survivorship of liability.

IN THE MATTER OF THE MINES ACT, 189021 VLR 80

MADDEN, C.J.·21 Aug 1895·Practice Court

The Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120), s. 265Thirty-third schedule — Power of Warden to state special case in application for lease to mine on private property — Mining on private property.

IN THE ESTATE OF ODDY21 VLR 85

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, A’BECKETT and HOOD, JJ.·4 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice ProbateAdministration and Probate Act 1890 (No. 1060), ss. 18 and 29 — Registrar of Probates, power of — Grant of administration — Caveat before issue of letters of administration — Revoking grant — Motion.

MULHOLLAND v. SMITH21 VLR 97

HODGES, J.·14 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeRegul Generales, 15th August 1876, r. 14 — Abandonment of appeal to Privy Council — Time for delivering transcript — Jurisdiction to extend time.

IN RE O’BRIEN21 VLR 100

HOOD, J.·13 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

SolicitorConduct — Fomenting litigation — Liability to pay costs — Director of company acting as solicitor against it.

IN RE WHITTLE21 VLR 107

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·25 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Legal Profession Practice Act 1895 (No. 1387), s. 8Legal Profession Practice Act 1891 (No. 1216) — Admission to practise as Barrister and Solicitor — English Solicitor — Arrival in Victoria with intention to practise — Bon-fide belief in qualification — Time of arrival in Victoria.

COTTER v. MORAN21 VLR 108

HODGES, J.·6 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeGarnishee — "Rules of the Supreme Court" 1884, Order XLV., r. 1 — Garnishee order — Attachment of debt — Debt small, under amount of 5l.

L. STEVENSON & SONS LIMITED v. BRIND21 VLR 109

HODGES, J.·15 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Assignment for benefit of creditorsTrustees for benefit of creditors — Liability of trustees on unexpired lease — Assignment of lease by trustees to man of straw — Performance of covenants by trustees where beneficial interest has passed without legal assignment.

REG. v. JENKINS21 VLR 113

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·21 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal LawCrimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), s. 52 — Abduction of girl under 16 — Evidence — Taking out of possession of father.

HOARE v. JENKINS21 VLR 117

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT and HOLROYD, JJ.·30 July 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeForeign procedure — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 85 — Wilful neglect to appear — Affidavit, sufficiency of — Personal service.

KILPATRICK v. HUDDART, PARKER & CO. LIMITED21 VLR 125

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES and HOOD, JJ.·13 May 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Marine Act 1890 (No. 1165), ss. 103, 144Ship — Seaworthiness — Certificate of Marine Board — Liability of shipowner — Negligence.

STAPLETON v. STAPLETON21 VLR 138

A’BECKETT, J.·9 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Husband and wifeMarriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 75 — Dissolution of Marriage — Adultery of Wife — Evidence of admissions by wife and co-respondent.

HEAP v. HEAP21 VLR 140

A’BECKETT, J.·9 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Husband and wifeMarriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 74 (a) — Dissolution of marriage — Desertion during three years and upwards — Refusal of wife to support husband — Desertion of husband — Wife's only support her personal earnings.

IN RE THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK LIMITED21 VLR 143

MADDEN, C.J.·20 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Banker and customerLiquidation of banker — Moneys held by bank as agent — Moneys held by bank as borrower — Fiduciary relation — Following trust moneys.

SWAIN v. REYNOLDS21 VLR 150

WILLIAMS, J.·12 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeCompromise — Stay of proceedings — Agreement to compromise — Jurisdiction to enforce — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 62, sub-s. 5.

IN RE LEVINSON21 VLR 153

MADDEN, C.J.·22 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), ss. 31, 43-45Order nisi for sequestration — Omission — Amendment — Wrong indorsement on petition.

McFARLANE v. O’FARRELL21 VLR 156

MADDEN, C.J.·30 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeClose of pleadings — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXIII., rr. 5 and 5* — Several defendants.

CURRY v. PRESIDENT OF THE SHIRE OF BENALLA21 VLR 159

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·4 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Local Government Acts 1874 (No. 506), ss. 376, 384; 1890 (No. 1112), ss. 401, 411Formation of watercourse alongside road — Concentration of water — Overflow upon adjoining lands — Negligence — Nonfeasance.

STEARNS v. KLUG21 VLR 164

MADDEN, C.J.·23 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

InterpleaderSheriff's interpleader — Claim — Agent — Ratification — Notice of claim — Amendment — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 144 — Bills of Sale Amending Act 1891 (No. 1223), s. 3 — Bill of sale — Renewal — Affidavit — Time for fling — Costs — "Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), ss. 189, 193 — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LVII., rr. 5, 16.

TWADDELL v. NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION LIMITED21 VLR 171

HODGES, J.·21 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Life assurance policyMarried Women's Property Act 1890 (No. 1116), s. 14 — Policy expressed on face to be for benefit of wife and children — No trustee appointed — Assured trustee — Assured pledging policy — Assured pledging rights under policy — Pledging policy to pay premiums — Policy issued by Society outside Victoria — Pledge of policy in Victoria.

RUSSELL v. LAIDLAY21 VLR 179

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES and HOOD, JJ.·6 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Landlord and tenantIllegal distress — Seizure in premises other than demised — Evidence of authority or ratification — Form of warrant — Landlord and Tenant Act 1890 (No. 1108), ss. 62, 71 — Practice — Payment into Court with denial of liability — County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), s. 62.

WILSON v. HOWARD SMITH AND SONS LIMITED21 VLR 183

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·10 Apr 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Marine Act 1890 (No. 1165), s. 13Wreck, removal of — Who chargeable with expenses of removal — "Owner," meaning of — Abandonment to underwriters — Method of removal — Cost of lighting wreck.

THWAITES v. BRAHE21 VLR 192

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES and HOOD, JJ.·20 May 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Light and airEasement — Presumption — Theory of lost grant — Evidence to rebut presumption of lost grant — Twenty years' enjoyment.

HAMMON v. KAMPFHENTEEL21 VLR 202

HOOD, J.·4 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XLII., r. 23 (a) — Leave to issue execution in certain cases — Application, form of.

DE ALBA v. THE FREEHOLD INVESTMENT AND BANKING COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 204

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·4 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligenceLift used by tenant — Servant, negligence of.

JOHNSTON v. CLARKE & CO.21 VLR 211

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·8 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

BrokerShares, sale of — Measure of damages — Contract to sell shares — Indemnity.

KING, KING & CO. v. STARK21 VLR 216

MADDEN, C.J.·30 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 149Practice — Order to review — Affidavit by justices — Requisites.

GRANTER v. THE PRESIDENT OF THE SHIRE OF ORBOST21 VLR 217

HODGES, J.·17 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeMandamus — Municipal Council — Form of rule nisi — Limitation of rate — Amendment — Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1112), ss. 238, 256 — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXVIII., r. 12 — Order LXVIII., r. 2.

J. NATION & CO. v. LITTLE21 VLR 220

WILLIAMS, J.·2 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Justices' Act 1890 (No. 1105), r. 20Practice — Petty Sessions — Complaint — Firm consisting of one person — Complaint in firm's name — Registration of Firms Act 1892 (No. 1256), ss. 9, 13.

THWAITES v. THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA21 VLR 222

WILLIAMS, J.·3 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterrogatories — Privileged communication — Information obtained in the course and for the purposes of the action by solicitor — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXI., r. 11.

MACAULAY v. MACAULAY21 VLR 224

WILLIAMS, J.·4 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSecurity for costs — Plaintiff resident in New Zealand — Plaintiff without means — Nominal plaintiff.

ERRINGTON v. KRONE21 VLR 227

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, WILLIAMS and A’BECKETT, JJ.·3 Apr 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PatentThe Patents Act 1890 (No. 1123), s. 53 — Threats — Injunction to restrain manufacture, use, sale, or purchase of invention.

IN THE WILL OF VICKERMAN21 VLR 236

A’BECKETT, J.·24 July 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Administration Act 1890 (No. 1060), s. 40Affixing seal of Court to exemplification of English probate — Seal and signature of notary public, judicial notice of — Evidence Act 1890 (No. 1088) — Power of attorney, execution of.

IN RE CLEMENTS21 VLR 237

HOOD, J.·28 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Criminal LawCrimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), s. 547 — Compensation to person injured by felony — Application for compensation, time within which to be made.

SHEPPARD v. WARNER21 VLR 239

HODGES, J.·13 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Specific performanceParol agreement for a lease for five years — Part performance — Possession — Leading terms agreed upon — Possession taken while one term still under discussion — Reference to Chambers to settle lease.

MOODY v. SIMPSON21 VLR 244

MADDEN, C.J.·23 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Trustee and cestui que trustPaying over trust money — Receipt — Release — Indemnity.

IN THE WILL OF PURCELL21 VLR 249

HODGES, J.·20 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillLegacy for masses for testator's soul — Superstitious use — 1 Edward VI., c. 14-9 Geo. IV., c. 83, s. 24.

IN RE STONE21 VLR 253

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HODGES, JJ.·4 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Legal Profession Practice Acts 1891 (No. 1216), s. 11; 1895 (No. 1387), s. 2Qualification — Reciprocity — English practitioner admitted in New Zealand.

CROWLEY v. CRANE21 VLR 258

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT and HOOD, JJ.·10 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Administration and Probate Act 1890 (No. 1060), s. 26Commission to executors, administrators, or trustees on passing accounts — Allowance on income of investments of accumulated rents of real estate — Discretion of Chief Clerk — "Assets of deceased person."

BRUCE & SONS v. McCLUSKEY21 VLR 262

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, HOLRYOD, A’BECKETT, HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·9 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1,103), Part VI., ss. 134, 135Fifth schedule — Bill of sale — Notice of intention to file — After-acquired property — Omission of after-acquired property in notice of intention to file — Validity of bill of sale.

JOHN BIRCH AND COMPANY LIMITED v. THE PATENT CORK ASPHALT COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 268

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·4 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Companies' Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 129Injunction to restrain winding-up — Liquidator's return to Registrar-General.

BAKER v. BENNETT21 VLR 270

HOOD, J.·25 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 158Lien on crops — Form of lien — Consideration — Past debt — Agreement to supply chattels — Ninth schedule of Act No. 1103.

BROKENSHIRE v. BACON21 VLR 273

MADDEN, C.J.·11 Sept 1895·Practice Court

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 118Garnishee procedings — Service on corporation, mode of.

IN RE BLACK21 VLR 277

HOOD, J.·22 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Administration and Probate Act 1890 (No. 1060), s. 99Appeal from decision of Master in Equity — Practice.

IN RE FIELD21 VLR 278

HOOD, J.·27 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), ss. 31, 37 (viii.)Omission in order nisi — Amendment, power of.

SHIRE OF BENALLA v. HUGHEN21 VLR 281

HOOD, J.·13 Feb 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Local Government Act 1891 (No. 1243), s. 136Rates — Vendor of land, liability to rate — Notice of sale and transfer to municipal clerk.

THE TRENT BREWERY v. LEHANE21 VLR 283

HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·12 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 115Rules of Supreme Court 1884 — Order XVII., r. 4 — Order XLII., r. 23 (a) — Practice — Death of defendant, against whom order made by justices — Filing certificate in Supreme Court — Adding executors of defendant as parties — Execution — Assumed designation of complainant.

SARGOOD v. BRITTEN21 VLR 286

MADDEN, C.J.·20 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSpecially indorsed writ — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order III., r. 6 — Order XIV., r.1 — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), Division IV. — Action on promissory note — Leave to appear and defend.

THE METROPOLITAN BANK LIMITED v. CHRISTENSEN21 VLR 288

HODGES, J.·20 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterlocutory injunction — Trespasser — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 63, sub-s. 8 — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order L., r. 12.

IN RE CABENA21 VLR 290

A’BECKETT, J.·7 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 37 (iii.)Act of Insolvency — Departing out of Victoria.

IN THE WILL OF HUYSMANS21 VLR 299

MADDEN, C.J.·8 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Wills Act 1890 (No. 1159), ss. 7 and 8Printed form of will — Will of three pages — Second and third pages of will not executed — First page in form a complete will.

AUSTRAL OTIS ENGINEERING CO. v. JUMBUNNA COAL CO.21 VLR 311

HOLROYD, J.·4 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884"Order XIV., r. 1 — Practice — Specially endorsed writ — Amendment of endorsement after appearance — Final judgment on writ with amended endorsement.

IN RE REID21 VLR 313

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·17 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Trusts Act 1890 (No. 1150), ss. 44, 45, 46"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXVI., r. 21 — Settlement — Appointment of new trustee — Procedure on petition — Notice of motion.

SWEENEY v. PRESIDENT OF SHIRE OF BULLA21 VLR 322

WILLIAMS, J.·16 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeRate appeal — Petty Sessions — Notice of appeal — Local Government Acts 1890 (No. 1112), s. 276; 1891 (No. 1243), s. 59.

SMITH v. TUTTON21 VLR 325

WILLIAMS, J.·16 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Railways Act 1890 (No. 1135), s. 105By-law — Offence — Sale by unauthorized person of ticket issued by foreign railways authorities for use on Victorian lines — Ultra vires.

IN RE WILLIAMS21 VLR 328

HODGES, J.·18 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeCriminal law — Female — Capital conviction — Allegation of pregnancy — Inquiry — Jurisdiction of Court — Juries Act 1890 (No. 1104), s. 90.

ELLISON v. KERR21 VLR 332

WILLIAMS, J.·31 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of Supreme Court 1884 " — Order XXXVIII., r. 8 — Affidavit — True place of abode of deponent — Party to the action.

SETTER v. BELL21 VLR 333

HODGES, J.·11 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Rules of the Supreme Court 1884Order XLII., r. 32 — Examination of judgment debtor — Insolvency of debtor.

IN THE MATTER OF THE SPOTTISWOODE ESTATE COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 334

A’BECKETT, J.·24 July 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyBalance order — Interest on calls, amount of — Winding-up.

KELLY v. THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY UNITED GOLD MINES COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 335

A’BECKETT, J.·17 June 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 23Service on corporation — Service.

SHAW AND MACKINNON v. THE QUEEN21 VLR 338

HOOD, J.·8 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Administration and Probate Act 1890 (No. 1060), s. 97Statement of assets and liabilities — Probate duty — Promissory notes payable in Victoria.

REGINA v. ABRAHAMS21 VLR 343

WILLIAMS, HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·2 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal LawProcedure — Misdemeanor — Absence of prisoner through illness during part of proceedings — Power of Court to proceed with trial in prisoner's absence — Right of prisoner to be present — Discretion of Court.

HEARD v. FARIS21 VLR 354

MADDEN, C.J.·8 Aug 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Medical Act 1890 (No. 1118), s. 12Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), ss. 81, 59, sub-s. 4 — Action for medical services — Particulars of demand.

WEBB v. ROONEY21 VLR 355

MADDEN, C.J.·20 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), s. 182Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142) ss. 41, 42, 43 — Supreme Court Act 1891 (No. 1208), s. 7 — Supreme Court Act Explanation Act (No. 1390), s. 2 — Jurisdiction of justices — Evidence of boundary of bailiwick — Admission of evidence for prosecution after close of case for prosecution — Discretion of Court of Petty Sessions.

IN RE HOLMES21 VLR 358

HOOD, J.·7 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Marriage and Matrimonial Causes Act 1890 (No. 1166), Part III.Custody of child — Father's common law right — Discretion of Supreme Court — Benefit of child.

EXPARTE BECK21 VLR 362

HODGES, J.·11 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Solicitor and clientBill of costs — Costs in Police Court — Taxation by Supreme Court — Payment of bill of costs — Delivery of bill of costs — Payment — Settlement of bill.

BARTLETT v. BARTLETT21 VLR 366

WILLIAMS, J.·31 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Husband and WifePractice — Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 78 — Rules 1885, rr. 6, 62 — Dissolution of Marriage — Husband's petition — Allegation of adultery with person unknown to petitioner but not made co-respondent — Reply delivered — Amendment of petition.

THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. SKINNER21 VLR 368

HOLROYD, J.·11 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Warehouseman's CertificateTransferable by indorsement — Estoppel — Right of pledgee — Representation — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), s. 230 — "Purchaser for value," meaning of.

BURWOOD LAND COMPANY v. TUTTLE21 VLR 381

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·25 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), ss. 124, 125Mortgagor and licensee in joint possession — Trespass — Right of mortgagor to bring action for injury to possessory rights without written consent of mortgagee.

McLEISH v. FORREST21 VLR 384

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT and HODGES, JJ.·12 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), ss. 120, 124Distress for arrears of interest — Mortgagor in possession — "Occupier," meaning of, in s. 120.

REG. v. MORTON21 VLR 387

HOLROYD, HOOD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·8 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal LawReceiving — Husband and wife — Coercion — Evidence.

BUCHAN v. BUCHAN21 VLR 391

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·8 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice"Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXIII., r. 9 — Delay in prosecution of accounts before Chief Clerk — Conduct of proceedings — Amending Judgment — Order XXVIII., r. 11.

HOWEY v. HENDERSON21 VLR 396

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·11 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Trial by juryObjection to juror during trial — Interest or bias — New trial.

JAMES v. EVENING STANDARD NEWSPAPER COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 399

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·12 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), ss. 52, 119Company — Articles of Association — Special resolution — Meeting of shareholders — Show of hands — Declaration of chairman — Ultra vires.

IN RE THE CITY AND COUNTY PROPERTY BANK21 VLR 405

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·12 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 124Company — Voluntary liquidation — Mortgage — Adjustment — Banker and customer — Interest.

DUNCAN v. PILCHER21 VLR 412

HODGES, J.·13 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeCriminal Law — Evidence — Admissibility — Statements of fact by third person not a witness — Conviction — Date — Indictment — Summary proceedings — Costs.

HARBENGER v. HARBENGER21 VLR 415

HOOD, J.·13 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

DivorceDesertion — Separation deed — Estoppel — Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 74(a).

JOHNSTON v. JOHNSTON21 VLR 416

HOOD, J.·14 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

DivorceDesertion — Cohabitation — Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1,166), s. 74(a).

SUTHERLAND v. DARCY21 VLR 417

HODGES, J.·13 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSpecially indorsed writ — Rules of Supreme Court 1884 — Order III., r. 6 Order XIV., r. 1 — Action for recovery of land — Forfeiture — Notice to quit — Mortgage — Attornment.

JOHNSTONE v. SOMERSET21 VLR 421

HODGES, J.·13 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

EvidenceAssignment for benefit of creditors — Declaration of trust — Receipt — Stamp — Stamps Act 1890 (No. 1140), ss. 12, 89, 1892 (No 1274) Schedule, div. viii. (2) — Evidence of assignment apart from deed.

CLARKBARRY v. MAYOR OF SOUTH MELBOURNE21 VLR 426

MADDEN, C.J., HOOD and HODGES, JJ.·29 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1112), ss. 400, 401, 405, 427Local Government Act 1891 (No. 1243), ss. 104, 123, 124 — Water Act 1890 (No. 1156), ss. 434, 435, 465 — Negligence — Obstruction in street — Liability of municipal council — Street opened by permission of council — Non-feasance.

DUNCAN v. HARRIS21 VLR 438

MADDEN, C.J.·5 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), s. 49Betting — User — Steps leading from street into a house — "Place" — Conviction — Amendment — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 147 — Costs.

IN RE THE MELBOURNE LOCOMOTIVE AND ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED21 VLR 442

HODGES, J.·20 Dec 1895·Practice Court

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), Part X., s. 154Composition with Creditors — Company — Contributory — Uncalled Liability on Shares — Release — "Debtor" — "Creditor" — "Debts Due."

THE FEDERAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. WHITE21 VLR 451

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·27 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

BankruptcyTrader carrying on business in London and Victoria — English Bankruptcy Act 1883, 46 & 47 Vict., c. 52, s. 44, sub-s. 3, s. 168 — Adjudication in England — Property of bankrupt divisible amongst his creditors — Goods in Melbourne — Bill of lading — Instruments Act 1890, No. 1103, Parts II. and VI. — Bill of sale — Registration.

IN RE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED21 VLR 476

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and HODGES, JJ.·17 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

IndemnityShares held by trustee — Liability to indemnify estate of trustee.

THE COMMISSIONER OF TAXES v. EVERITT21 VLR 481

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD and A’BECKETT, JJ.·20 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Income Tax58 Vict. (No. 1374), ss. 5, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28 — Appeal from decision of Commissioner — Objections — Money received in administration of intestate's estate — Legacy — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court — Practice.

THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. HATTON21 VLR 489

HODGES, J.·25 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeClaim by incorporated company, form of — Specially indorsed writ — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIV., r. 1.

SEEGNER v. MARKS21 VLR 491

HODGES, J.·17 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), ss. 182, 183Foreign judgment — Memorial of judgment — Jurisdiction of foreign court — Decrees of foreign court against absent foreigners — Personal action.

SHORTER v. HOOKER21 VLR 494

MADDEN, C.J.·28 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSupreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), ss. 182, 183 — Memorial of judgment obtained in New South Wales — Execution — Title of proceedings — Summons, form of.

DOCKERY v. EVANS21 VLR 496

MADDEN, C.J.·5 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Landlord and tenantDistress — Goods and chattels exempt from distress — Landlord and Tenant Acts (No. 1108), 1890, 1895 (No. 1388), s. 2.

YIT TIE CHEE v. MEE SHUEY21 VLR 500

A’BECKETT, J.·12 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Bill of SaleInstruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), Part VI. — Statement of consideration.

McCRUDDEN v. THE BOROUGH OF HORSHAM WATERWORKS TRUST21 VLR 504

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·16 Sept 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Water Act 1890 (No. 1156), ss. 55, 56, 57, and 71Principal works of Water Trust — Plans and specifications — Tender for principal works — Contract for construction of principal works — Approval of Governor in Council — Approval ex post facto of Governor in Council — Trespass — Damage — Negligence — Severance of lands — Bridge — Water of supply or drainage.

THE NATIONAL TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS, AND AGENCY COMPANY OF AUSTRALASIA LIMITED v. WARD21 VLR 519

HOLROYD, J.·6 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

IntestacyStatute of Distributions, 22 & 23 Car. II., c. 10, s. 5 — Transfer of land to son in lifetime of father — Consideration — Natural love and affection — Reward for past services — Advancement.

THE LAND MORTGAGE BANK OF VICTORIA v. CHAMBERLAIN21 VLR 525

HOOD, J.·17 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

CostsTaxation — Party and party — Settling order or judgment — Counsel's fee — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XLI., r. 2* — Order LXII.

O’KEEFE v. O’DONOUGHUE21 VLR 528

HOLROYD, J.·27 Jan 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Married womanJudgment debtor — Committal — Petty Sessions jurisdiction — Imprisonment of Fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), s. 22 — Married Women's Property Act 1890 (No. 1116), s. 4, sub-s. 2.

SPEIGHT v. SYME21 VLR 530

A’BECKETT, J.·18 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAppeal to Privy Council — Security for costs — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 231.

MELBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY v. BURSTON21 VLR 531

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·22 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Building society carrying on businessCompromise with its creditors without winding up — Companies Act Amendment Act 1892 (No. 1269), s. 4 — Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by Court — Scheme binding on company and shareholders — Implied covenant not to materially alter rules.

WHITE v. SHAW21 VLR 559

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·15 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

CompanyAction by shareholder — Suing in name of company — Motion to strike out company as plaintiff — Adjournment of motion — Conditions.

IN RE THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK LIMITED21 VLR 563

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·26 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Liquidation of companyCompany receiving money as agent — Following trust property — Money received by cheque.

IN THE WILL OF WYATT21 VLR 571

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·19 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

WillPrinted form — Will of three pages — First page alone executed — Word "over" on first page — Extrinsic evidence.

IN THE WILL OF HUYSMANS21 VLR 576

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·19 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Wills Act 1890 (No. 1159), ss. 7 and 8Printed form of will — Will of three pages — Second and third pages of will not executed — First page in form a complete will — Intestacy.

GILLESPIE v. THE QUEEN21 VLR 584

MADDEN, C.J.·4 Dec 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Defences and Discipline Act 1890 (No. 1083), ss. 4, 5, 8, and 16Right of member of military force to compensation — Military law — Contract with the Crown — "Salary," meaning of.

BRETT v. COLLECTOR OF IMPOSTS21 VLR 589

MADDEN, C.J.·5 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Stamp dutyDeed of gift — Assignment for benefit of creditors — Release — Stamps Acts 1890 (No. 1140), ss. 32-71, 1892 (No. 1274), Schedule Division viii. (1).

CROWLEY v. THE COMMISSIONER OF TAXES21 VLR 593

MADDEN, C.J.·25 Feb 1896·Practice Court

Income Tax 1895 (No. 1374), ss. 5, 7 (1), (c), (e)Body formed solely for the promotion of religion — Exemption from Income Tax.

IN RE ALFRED SHAW AND COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 599

A’BECKETT, J.·7 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyShares — Transfer — Directors — Discretion to refuse to register — Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 36 — Power of Court to draw inference of fact.

COLVILLE v. CHRISTIE21 VLR 603

A’BECKETT, J.·11 Mar 1896·Practice Court

HealthPublic Health Act 1890 (No. 1098), s. 35 — By-law, ultra vires — Removal of offal — Place of deposit.

THE TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED v. SOMERSET21 VLR 610

A’BECKETT, J.·3 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Shares of children payable on attaining 21 — Income of children's shares during minority — Trust for paying income to parent for maintenance and education of children — Discretion of trustee — Surplus income after maintenance and education.

CROTTY v. DUFF21 VLR 614

A’BECKETT, J.·11 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Defendant becoming insolvent after judgmentAssignee in insolvency continuing action — Assignee's liability to costs — Costs ordered to be paid by insolvent — Other costs.

THE EQUITY TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED v. GREEN21 VLR 618

A’BECKETT, J.·11 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Gift to named persons and children of named person — Per stirpes — Per capita — Intention of testator.

JOY v. CURATOR OF THE ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS21 VLR 620

A’BECKETT, J.·15 Oct 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Intention — The Land Act 1869 (No. 360), s. 20 — Selection — Crown lease — Inchoate right to fee — Personal estate — Real estate — Bequest to illegitimate children — Afterborn illegitimate child — Name of mother not stated — Gift to several named persons on certain event — Death of one before event — Lapse.

IN RE SIMS21 VLR 630

A’BECKETT, J.·7 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 37, sub-s. (viii.)Order nisi — Petitioning creditor's debt — Costs — "Proceeding instituted" — Appeal from order granting costs.

SIMS v. DEMAMIEL21 VLR 634

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·21 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Miner's rightStreet or road — Exemption — Permit of local body — Warden — Jurisdiction — Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120), ss. 5, 15, 19, 216 — Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 395 — Sequestration — Stay of proceedings — "Action commenced by insolvent" — Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 79.

THE QUEEN v. THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS, AND RATEPAYERS OF THE SHIRE OF MORWELL21 VLR 641

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·24 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

MandamusPrerogative writ of — Municipality — Appointment of officers — Contract — Dismissal — Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1066), s. 141.

HADLEY AND COMPANY v. HENRY21 VLR 646

MADDEN, C.J.·19 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeWrit of summons — Service — Appearance under protest — Irregularity — Waiver — Title of action — Claim for interest and costs — Form in Schedule II. — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), ss. 92, 93, 98 — Schedule II. — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order II., rr. 6, 8 — Order V., r. 11 — Order XII., r. 30 — Order XVI., r. 14 — Order LXX., r. 1.

MOSS v. YOUNG21 VLR 650

MADDEN, C.J.·10 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeOrder to review — Rehearing — "Hearing and determining" — Jurisdiction — Justices Acts 1890 (No. 1105), s. 146; 1892 (No. 1208), s. 5.

REG. v. JUSTICES OF HEYWOOD21 VLR 654

MADDEN, C.J.·25 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAttachment of debts — Payment into Court by garnishee — Appearance by judgment debtor — Discharge of order nisi — Order by justices that money be paid out to judgment debtor — Mandamus — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), ss. 117, 119.

IN RE WHITTLE21 VLR 659

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·25 Mar 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Legal Profession Practice Act 1895 (No. 1387), s. 8Legal Profession Practice Act 1891 (No. 1216) — Admission to practise as Barrister and Solicitor — English Solicitor — Arrival in Victoria with intention to practise — Bon-fide belief in qualification — Time of arrival in Victoria.

KELSO v. KELSO21 VLR 660

MADDEN, C.J.·10 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeDivorce — Divorce Rules 1885, rr. 113, 114 — Extension of time for service of petition — Long vacation — Proceeding in a case.

McMILLAN v. WOOD21 VLR 661

MADDEN, C.J.·10 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XVIII., r. 2 — Order LXX., r. 2 — Joinder of causes of action — Irregularity — Appearance, waiver by.

ELDER, SMITH AND COMPANY LIMITED v. McKELLAR21 VLR 664

HOOD, J.·8 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria

Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), ss. 169, 170, and 171Stock mortgage — Valuable consideration — Existing debt — Forbearance to sue.

SPEIGHT v. SYME21 VLR 672

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·18 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LibelFair comment — Evidence — Practice — Judge's charge to jury, right of counsel to correct before verdict — Costs — "Good cause" — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — O. LXV., r. 1.

LEVY v. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED21 VLR 683

HODGES, J.·29 May 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeTaxation of costs — Party and party — Copies of documents — Fee to counsel — "Substantial attendance in Court" — Legal Profession Practice Act 1891 (No. 1216), s. 8 (1) — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order LXV., App. N — Amending Rule of 1885 — Scale of costs — Discretion.

FORD v. URQUHART21 VLR 688

HODGES, J.·7 May 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

AdulterationArticle of food or drug — Exemption of defendant — Written warranty — Health Act 1890 (No. 1098), ss. 43, 61, 71.

FORD v. URQUHART21 VLR 690

HODGES, J.·13 May 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

AdulterationArticle of food or drug — Analysis — Notification to Seller — Health Act 1890 (No. 1098), ss. 43, 61, 312 (6).

WILCOX v. CLARKE & CO.21 VLR 694

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·18 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Principal and agentBroker — Liability of broker buying shares on Stock Exchange for undisclosed principal.

ARGYLE v. WITTON21 VLR 700

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·26 Nov 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), s. 133Appeal — Security for costs — Insufficient amount lodged by appellant for security — Practice.

IN RE BUCHANAN21 VLR 702

A’BECKETT, J.·27 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order LV., r. 2 (12) — Infant-Guardian of the person of infant.

THE BANK OF VICTORIA v. LOOKER21 VLR 704

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HODGES, JJ.·14 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeRules of Supreme Court 1884 — Order XIV., r. 1 — Order XXVIII. — Amendment — Specially indorsed writ — Reconstructed Companies Act 1890 (No. 1356) — Right of new company to sue in its own name — Merger.

IN RE CAIRNS BROTHERS21 VLR 708

A’BECKETT, J.·27 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), ss. 37, sub-s. (11), 41Act of insolvency — Firm — Parting with property with intent to defeat and delay creditors.

THE TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED v. URQUHART21 VLR 713

HOLROYD, J.·27 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1880" — Order XVI., r. 9 — Defendant sued as representing a class — Representative order.

IN RE THE STARR-BOWKETT PERMANENT LAND AND BUILDING SOCIETY21 VLR 714

A’BECKETT, J.·11 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 124Application to determine priority of claims to balance of assets — Notice to shareholders interested.

MELBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY v. TAYLOR21 VLR 716

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HODGES, JJ.·28 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Building Societies Act 1890 (No. 1068), ss. 8, sub-s. (xi.), 28Arbitration — Jurisdiction of Court over dispute between society and member — Dispute arising out of mortgage transaction.

FIGGIS v. MONSBOURGH21 VLR 721

A’BECKETT, J.·17 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Building SocietyMember — Tenant — Ejectment proceedings — Rules — Construction — Arbitration — Jurisdiction of Court — Building Societies Act 1890 (No. 1068), s. 28.

IN RE CHAFFEY BROTHERS LIMITED21 VLR 727

MADDEN, C.J.·1 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyWinding up — Debenture holders — Debenture trust deed — Bill of sale — Registration — "Person" — "Corporation" — Instruments Act 1890 (No. 1103), Part VI. — Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), s. 43 — Acts Interpretation Act. 1890 (No. 1058), s. 5.

LEVY v. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED21 VLR 738

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS and HODGES, JJ.·20 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

DefamationPrivilege — Common interest — Duty — Banker and customer — Return of cheque.

WISEMAN v. THE COLLECTOR OF IMPOSTS21 VLR 743

MADDEN, C.J.·21 Feb 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Stamp dutyTransfer — "Settlement" — Beneficial interest — Stamps Acts 1890 (No. 1140), ss. 32, 71; 1892 (No. 1274), Schedule Division viii. (1).

PREVT v. MANN21 VLR 748

A’BECKETT, J.·17 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Judgment debtorFraud summons — Means and ability — Imprisonment of fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), s. 22 (ii.), Schedule iv., Form ii.

BISHOP v. GARDINER21 VLR 750

A’BECKETT, J.·24 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Action of detinue — Defence of lien.

WILCOX v. CLARKE & CO.21 VLR 752

A’BECKETT, J.·26 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeLeave to appeal to Privy Council — Appealable amount — Action originally brought in County Court — "Final" judgment — Order in Council, 9th June, 1860.

WOOTTEN v. WOOTTEN21 VLR 755

A’BECKETT, J.·27 Apr 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeDivorce — Change of proctor — Permanent alimony — Proctor trustee for receiving alimony — Lien for costs — Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 66 — Divorce Rules 1885, rr. 92, 117, 118.

MILLIGAN v. THE JUSTICES OF PENSHURST21 VLR 759

A’BECKETT, J.·31 Mar 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

General SessionsAppeal — Original record not produced — Evidence of conviction.

ROWE v. THE EQUITY TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED21 VLR 762

MADDEN, C.J., and HODGES, J.·3 Apr 1895·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1,149), s. 139Voluntary settlement — Sale by sheriff — Rights of voluntary settlees — Prior equitable interests — 13 Eliz., c. 5 — Settlement to defeat creditors — Income payable to settlor until insolvency — Evidence — Bare legal estate — Restraining transfer.

FITZGERALD v. RATCLIFF21 VLR 782

HODGES, J.·28 May 1896·Supreme Court of Victoria

Health Act 1890 (No. 1098), Part ix.Vaccination of child — Offence — Penalty.