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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

IN RE BAILEY25 VLR 1

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·29 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1897 (No. 1513), s. 17Trustee, appointment of — Objection to trustee's appointment by official accountant — Official accountant.

THE MELBOURNE TRAMWAY AND OMNIBUS COMPANY LIMITED v. MAYOR, ETC., OF FITZROY25 VLR 5

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·12 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Rates and RatingTramways — The Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company's Act 1883 (No. 765) — The Fourth Schedule — Deductions for interest on debentures and sinking fund — Tenant's profits, allowance for — Rating of engine houses in one municipality, method of — Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1112), ss. 246, 248.

ROWE v. HOBART25 VLR 36

A’BECKETT, J.·20 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterrogatories — Payment into Court — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXI., r. 26.

IN RE MURRAY RIVER STOCK, STATION, AND COMMISSION AGENCY LIMITED25 VLR 37

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·20 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

CompanyWinding-up — Voluntary liquidation — Mortgage — Interest — Companies Acts 1890 (No. 1074), sec. 124, Schedule VII., r. 22; 1896 (No. 1482), ss. 135, 153.

AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY LIMITED v. McCRAE25 VLR 42

A’BECKETT, J.·13 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeSecurity for costs — Plaintiff a foreign company.

IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARD BANK OF AUSTRALIA25 VLR 44

A’BECKETT, J.·13 June 1899·Practice Court

CompanyWinding-up — Official Liquidator — Remuneration — Companies Acts 1890 (No. 1079), s. 88; 1896 (No. 1482), s. 130.

MacMANAMNY v. HARCOURT25 VLR 47

A’BECKETT, J.·29 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), s. 41 (xii)Suspected person "frequenting" a street — Other offences, evidence of.

COATES v. SOUTH LOCH FYNE GOLD MINING COMPANY NO LIABILITY25 VLR 51

A’BECKETT, J.·14 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

The Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120), s. 219Summons before warden, form of — Schedule No. 22 — Amendment — Jurisdiction of warden — Venue — Agent not necessary party — Holder of miner's right, right of to seek recovery of machine site.

IN RE CAMERON25 VLR 59

A’BECKETT, HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·5 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1897 (No. 1513), s. 27 (3)Taxation of costs — Trustee's costs — Employment of solicitor — Deed of arrangement.

NIBLETT v. NIBLETT25 VLR 64

WILLIAMS, J.·9 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

DivorceBill of costs — Taxation — "The Divorce and Matrimonial Rules 1885," r. 119 — Appointment to tax — Change of proctor — Costs incurred by former proctor.

MAIS v. REID25 VLR 70

HOOD, J.·31 July 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Plea in abatement — Joint contractor, non-joinder of — Action for work and labour done — Defence alleging work was unnecessarily expensive and inadvisable.

IN RE IVORY25 VLR 75

A’BECKETT, J.·7 June 1899·Practice Court

Lunacy Act 1890 (No. 1113), ss. 134, 135Power of Court to apply property of lunatic — Appointment of committee of person and estate of lunatic.

IN RE THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING LAND AND INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION25 VLR 77

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·22 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Mortgagor and mortgageeForeclosure — Opening foreclosure — Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), s. 130.

THE QUEEN v. GIDNEY25 VLR 81

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·15 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Land Tax Act 1890 (No. 1107), ss. 3, 4, 34, 41, and 42"Landed estate," meaning of — Valuation — Classification — Government Gazette, evidence of valuation, effect of.

TURNBULL v. COCKING25 VLR 83

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOOD, JJ.·16 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Factories and Shops Act 1898 (No. 1597), s. 7Factories and Shops Act 1890 (No. 1091), Schedule 4 — "Closed," meaning of — Goods exposed for sale.

WATERS v. FITZGERALD25 VLR 86

A’BECKETT, J.·29 June 1899·Practice Court

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), s. 148Entrance into licensed premises — Authority by inspector for — Authority for "particular instance."

SCOWN v. HAWORTH25 VLR 88

WILLIAMS, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·19 May 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeNew trial — Dissatisfaction of presiding Judge with verdict of jury — Verdict unreasonable — Power of Appeal Court to set aside findings and enter judgment for the defendant — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXIX., rr. 1, 6.

CHRISTIE v. CHRISTIE25 VLR 97

MADDEN, C.J.·19 July 1899·Practice Court

Marriage Act 1840 (No. 1166), s. 42, 43Deed of separation — Wife leaving husband of her own will — Covenant by wife not to take proceedings for maintenance — Consideration.

GRAHAM v. GRAHAM25 VLR 101

HOLROYD, J.·3 Aug 1899·Practice Court

Maintenance orderHusband and wife — Deed of release.

BIRTWISTLE v. MYERS25 VLR 104

HOOD, J.·31 July 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Condition — Legacies to infants conditionally on their being brought up in Roman Catholic faith until 21 — Gift over.

THE LONDON BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED v. MURRAY25 VLR 109

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·14 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Deed of settlementPower of appointment — Interest of settlor in land — Charge on interest in lands, effect of — Chief Clerk, certificate of.

STEVENS v. McKENZIE AND SONS25 VLR 115

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·4 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

NegligenceMaster and servant — Risk voluntarily incurred — Place of safety — "Volenti non fit injuria" — Contributory negligence — Employers and Employs Act 1890 (No. 1087), Part III.

BYRNE v. ARMSTRONG25 VLR 126

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, HOOD, and HODGES, JJ.·1 Sept 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Crimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), s. 389Indictments — Application for grand jury — Grand jury — Practice — Discretionary power of Full Court — "It shall be lawful."

ARONS v. McINERNEY25 VLR 148

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·28 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LIV., r. 24 — Order LVIII., r. 15 — Appeal from decision in Chambers — Security for costs of appeal.

HENTY v. HENTY25 VLR 151

HOLROYD, J.·3 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeStriking out plaintiff on application of co-plaintiffs.

HEFFERNAN v. HAYES25 VLR 156

HODGES, MADDEN, HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·18 Sept 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticePleading — Defamation — Facts in mitigation of damages — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., r. 4 — Order XXI., r. 4 — Order XXXVI., r. 37.

DE FARO v. RANKIN25 VLR 170

HODGES, J.·20 Sept 1899·Practice Court

PracticeInformation — Charge — Committal — No offence — Prohibition — Crimes Act 1890 Amendment Act 1896 (No. 1478), s. 2.

KELLY v. KELLY25 VLR 174

A’BECKETT, J.·1 Sept 1899·Supreme court of Victoria

DivorceDesertion — Previous petition dismissed — No resumption of cohabitation — Adultery — Estoppel — Costs — In form pauperis.

IN RE BAILEY25 VLR 176

MADDEN, C.J., HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·29 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1897 (No. 1513), s. 17Trustee, appointment of — Objection to trustee's appointment by official accountant — Official accountant.

GLASSFORD, COOK AND COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED v. WILLIAM HIGSON & CO.25 VLR 177

HODGES, J.·6 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAppearance — Conditional — Leave to enter — Setting aside — Procedure — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XII., rr. 8, 30.

IN THE ESTATE OF JONES25 VLR 182

HODGES, J.·20 Sept 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

InfantMaintenance — Breaking in upon capital — Circumstances of parent.

IN RE FORBES25 VLR 183

A’BECKETT, J.·13 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

LunaticAnnuitant — Purchase of annuity — Will — Direction — Master in Lunacy — Lunacy Act 1890 (No. 1113), s. 182.

TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED v. SLEEMAN25 VLR 187

A’BECKETT, J.·8 June 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Gift to class — Children who shall attain 21 — After-born child — Child en ventre sa mre.

IN RE WILL OF WILSON25 VLR 193

HOLROYD, J.·28 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Rule in Shelley's Case — Cy prs doctrine — Testator's intention — Perpetuity — Practice — Parties — Representative order — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XVI., r. 9 — Estate tail — Fee simple — Act No. 872, ss. 67, 68 — Real Property Act 1890 (No. 1136), ss. 108, 109 — Acts Interpretation Act 1890 (No. 1058), s. 32 — Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), s. 238.

IN RE LEE25 VLR 205

HOOD, J.·20 Sept 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Marine Act 1890 (No. 1165), ss. 80, 81Exemption certificate of master of ship — Limitation of exemption — Court of Marine Inquiry — Gross act of misconduct.

ARONS v. McINERNEY25 VLR 210

HODGES, J.·11 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXVII., r. 20 — Order XXXVIII., r. 1 — Cross-examination of deponent swearing affidavit.

FALKINGHAM v. FREGON25 VLR 211

HOOD, J.·12 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), s. 18 (vi.)Wilful trespass — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 69 — Question of title to land — Ouster of jurisdiction.

JACOBS v. MILES25 VLR 215

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·11 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeSecurity for costs — New trial, motion for — Trial before Judge and jury — Jurisdiction — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXIX., r. 1 — Order LVIII., r. 15.

THE QUEEN v. AUSTIN25 VLR 218

HODGES, J.·29 Sept 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Defence — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., r. 5 — Forms — Appendix D, s. ii.

PALMER v. RIORDAN25 VLR 220

HOOD, J.·19 Oct 1899·Practice Court

Imprisonment of Fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), ss. 22, iii. (a), 24Debtor — Commitment — Exparte order — Special circumstances.

IN THE WILL OF CURRIE25 VLR 224

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, J.·24 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Administration and Probate Act 1890 (No. 1060), ss. 97, 98Statements of assets and liabilities — Probate duty — "Lex loci" as applied to the personal assets of a testator.

HOUSE v. PETERSEN25 VLR 240

HODGES, J.·20 Nov 1899·Practice Court

Income Tax Act 1895 (No. 1374), ss. 13, 14, 39, 46Income Tax Act 1893 (No. 1467), s. 18 — Taxpayer — Person not liable to taxation, obligation of to furnish return — Returns of income — Regulations December 1898 ultra vires.

BRYSE v. BARTLETT25 VLR 246

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·24 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Factories and Shops Acts 1890 (No. 1091), s. 60; 1896 (No. 1445), s. 15 (7); 1897 (No. 1518), s. 3 (7)Clothing factory — Tailoress — "Improver" — Evidence — Presumption of breach — Sex.

SCHAEFER v. SCHRIEBER25 VLR 254

HOOD, J.·23 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Company"Public company" — Syndicate — Partnership — Charging order — Transferability of shares — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 185.

IN RE INCOME TAX ACTS25 VLR 258

HOLROYD, J.·1 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Income Tax Act, 58 Vict, (No. 1374), s. 2; s. 9, sub-ss. 1, 6, and 7; and s. 10, sub-ss. 3 and 4Foreign company — Company in liquidation — Calls — "Incurred" — Railways Act 1890, s. 105 — "Earnings" — Free railway pass — Scheme of Income Tax Act 1895.

WILSON v. THE MUTUAL STORE LIMITED25 VLR 262

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, J.·23 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

DefamationLibel — Publication — Nonsuit — Justification — Direction to the jury — New trial.

RITCHIE v. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONER25 VLR 272

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·1 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

New trialDamages — Assessment of damages by jury — Non-direction — Misdirection — County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), s. 146 — Jurisdiction — Amendment of amount of damages claimed — Notice of action — Railways Act 1890 (No. 1135), s. 119 — Costs of appeal.

McLEAN v. LAIDLAW25 VLR 278

A’BECKETT, J.·27 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), s. 50Action commenced in the Supreme Court — Defendant out of the jurisdiction joined with defendant in the jurisdiction — Application to remit to County Court.

DOWD v. THE PRESIDENT, ETC., OF THE SHIRE OF VIOLET TOWN25 VLR 281

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·30 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

JurisdictionCosts.

VOGT v. VOGT25 VLR 283

HOOD, J.·23 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeDivorce — Wife's proctor — Payment into Court by husband — Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 111.

IN RE MERCANTILE FINANCE TRUSTEES AND AGENCY COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED25 VLR 285

HOOD, J.·18 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyWinding-up — Duty of liquidator — Supervision — Account — Dividends — Companies Acts, 1890 (No. 1074); 1896 (No. 1482), ss. 139, 141; "Rules 26th September 1899," rr. 5, 6, 7, 8.

IN RE NATION25 VLR 288

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·17 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1897 (No. 1513), s. 20Remuneration of trustee — "Net amount realized," meaning of.

DOYLE v. FERNE25 VLR 291

HODGES, J.·6 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXXVI., r. 11 — Entry and notice of trial.

THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD RECOVERY COMPANY LIMITED v. WILLIAMS25 VLR 293

HODGES, J.·10 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Plea as to damages — The Patents Act 1890 (No. 1123), s. 26 — Restriction on recovery of damages for infringement of patent.

TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED v. SADLER25 VLR 295

HOOD, J.·4 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Word — "Children" — Illegitimate children — Representative next of kin declining to argue — Solicitor of trustees made party as representing next of kin.

IN THE WILL OF RANDALL25 VLR 303

HODGES, J.·13 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAffidavit — Alteration in jurat — Names of deponents omitted.

BIRTWISTLE v. MYERS25 VLR 306

MADDEN, C.J., WILLIAMS, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·30 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

WillConstruction — Condition — Legacies to infants conditionally on their being brought up in Roman Catholic faith until 21 — Gift over.

IN THE WILL OF MEIKLE25 VLR 309

HODGES, J.·29 Sept 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeProbate — Will — Testator's signature in attestation clause — Witnesses dead.

IN THE MATTER OF BONES25 VLR 312

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·12 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency Act 1890 (No. 1102), s. 16Insolvency Court — Jurisdiction — Partnership Act 1891 (No. 1222), s. 35.

MADDEN v. SHORTEN25 VLR 325

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·9 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeInformation — Injury to property — Proof of title — Evidence — Fine — Recovery — Imprisonment in default — Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), ss. 18 (vii.), 89 — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), s. 113.

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACTS25 VLR 334

HODGES, J.·21 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyWinding up — Appointment of auditor — Practice — Companies Act 1896 (No. 1482), s. 141.

MOODY v. FLETCHER25 VLR 335

HODGES, J.·21 Nov 1899·Practice Court

Licensing Act 1890 (No. 1111), ss. 97, 99Licence — Renewal — Original licence — Licensing court — Jurisdiction — Discretion.

SIMPSON v. JOHNSTONE25 VLR 340

HODGES, J.·15 Nov 1899·Practice Court

TrespassBull — Rate — Compensation — Damage — Restoration — Jurisdiction — Pounds Act 1890 (No. 1129), ss. 9, 10, 12 — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), ss. 59 (4), 61, 77 (3).

MELBOURNE CHILLED BUTTER AND PRODUCE CO. LTD. v. WARRICK25 VLR 346

HODGES, J.·22 Nov 1899·Practice Court

PracticeService of writ — Action on contract — Duty of debtor to find creditor — Limitation of rule — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 85.

IN RE THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION25 VLR 349

HODGES, J.·13 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeCosts — Taxation — Company — Application for sanction of Court to reconstruction scheme, costs of — Perusal fees, allowance for — Scale of costs under the Judicature Act1883 — Attendance before Chief Clerk for settling order — Perusal of order, fee for — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order LXV., r. 27 (30) — Companies Act Amendment Act 1892 (No. 1269).

IN RE HODGSON25 VLR 355

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Transfer of Land Act 1890 (No. 1149), ss. 86, 139Lodgment of copy writ of fi. fa. — Sheriff's sale — Purchaser at sheriff's sale — Irregularity in sheriff's sale — Registration of transfer — Application to have title produced — Deposit of title deeds as security for costs.

ALCOCK v. BILBROUGH25 VLR 360

HOOD, J.·6 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — Trust for sale — Power to postpone sale of business — Power of trustee to carry on business at profit.

LEMPRIERE v. THE NEW PINNACLE GROUP SILVER MINING CO.25 VLR 363

HOOD, J.·6 Feb 1900·Practice Court

PracticeService of writ out of the jurisdiction — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 85 — Foreign corporation.

REGINA v. FRASER25 VLR 365

HOOD, J.·6 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Criminal lawPractice — Bail, application for.

THIESSEN v. LAMBERT25 VLR 368

HODGES, J.·6 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeParties — The Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120), s. 327 — Mining on private property — Action to restrain application for lease — The Crown, interest of represented.

IN RE HOBSON’S SETTLEMENT25 VLR 370

HODGES, J.·17 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

TaxationCosts — Solicitor trustee under a settlement — Authority to charge for professional and other charges.

LOHR v. FINKELSTEIN25 VLR 373

HODGES, J.·13 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Taxation of costsBills of costs — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LXV., r. 27 (9) — Costs of procuring evidence and the attendance of witnesses in proceedings referred by Court to Chambers.

CAYRON v. RUSSELL25 VLR 379

HODGES, J.·22 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Taxation of costsCopies of documents — Duplicate copies — Scale fees.

MYERS v. RALPH25 VLR 381

HODGES, J.·24 Nov 1899·Practice Court

Imprisonment of Fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), s. 22Police Offences Act 1890 (No. 1126), ss. 26, 89 — Non-payment of costs — Enforcement by imprisonment — Distress.

JOHNSTON v. COMFORT25 VLR 384

HOOD, J.·29 Nov 1899·Practice Court

Imprisonment of Fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), s. 22Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), rr. 37, 38 — Fraud summons — Affidavit in support of application — Information and belief of deponent — Married woman — Form of order.

ABRAHAMS & CO. v. SCALES25 VLR 389

HOLROYD, HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·4 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Trial by juryJuror a convicted felon — "Disqualification" — "Want of qualification" — New trial — Juries Act 1890 (No. 1104), ss. 6, 7, 10 — "Save as herein excepted" — Meaning of.

WILLS v. THE TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED25 VLR 391

8 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Trustee and cestui que trustTrustee company — Investment authorized by trust deed — Auxiliary trust for investment — Deposit with bank — Failure of bank — Breach of trust — Liability — Contract in face of well-known principle of law — Right of persons interested to sue — Costs of co-defendant.

IN THE WILL OF SWAN25 VLR 406

A’BECKETT, J.·27 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction of — Codicil — Originating summons — Residuary legacies — Priority — "All the beneficiaries."

IN THE WILL OF ANDREWS25 VLR 408

HODGES, J.·16 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

WillConstruction — "Ready money."

IN THE MATTER OF THE INCOME TAX ACTS25 VLR 412

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and A’BECKETT, JJ.·11 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

The Income Tax Act 1895 (No. 1374), s. 10Foreign company, taxation of — Mutual life assurance society, investment of funds by — Carrying on business in Victoria.

COSHAM v. COSHAM25 VLR 418

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·27 Oct 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Marriage Act 1890 (No. 1166), s. 74 (a)Divorce — Ground of divorce — Wilful desertion — Without just cause or excuse — Interpretation of statutes — Rigid interpretation leading to unjust result — Mens rea — Rule in McNaghten's Case — Insanity causing matrimonial offence — Defence — Insane delusion.

GLASSFORD, COOK AND CO. PROPRIETARY LIMITED v. J. A. MOORE & CO.25 VLR 430

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·7 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

EstoppelConduct — Negligent representation — Proximate cause — Invoice.

JONES v. McNEIL25 VLR 434

MADDEN, C.J.·29 Nov 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Insurance policyLife policy — Trust for wife and children — Second marriage — Alteration of terms of trust — Construction — "His children" — Married Women's Property Act 1871 (No. 394), s. 14.

O’REILLY v. BRIGHT DISTRICT AND SMOKO GOLD MINING COMPANY NO LIABILITY25 VLR 440

WILLIAMS, J.·1 Dec 1899·Practice Court

Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120)Appendix — "General Rules for Proceedings before Wardens," rr. 1, 28 — Warden — Jurisdiction — Office of company — Summons — Lateness of objection.

FIEDLER v. THE SOUTH MOUNT LYELL MINING COMPANY LIMITED25 VLR 442

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, HODGES, and HOOD, JJ.·5 Dec 1899·Practice Court

Power of attorneyConstruction of authority — Transfer of shares — "Investments."

MELBOURNE TRAWMAY AND OMNIBUS CO. LIMITED v. MAYOR, ETC., OF THE CITY OF FITZROY25 VLR 447

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·9 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Appeal to Privy CouncilPractice — Procedure — Leave to appeal to Her Majesty in Council — Order in Council 9th June 1860 — Security — "Given" — "Entered into" — Supreme Court — Discretion.

HALL v. HARRIS25 VLR 455

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·14 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Factories and shopsImprover — Practice — Order to review — Order of Court — Actus curi neminem gravabit — Order passed and entered — Rehearing — Factories Acts, 1890 (No. 1091), s. 60; 1896 (No. 1445), s. 15 (7); 1897 (No. 1518), s. 3 (b) — Presumption.

TYE v. LANSELL25 VLR 462

HOOD, J.·12 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXVIII., rr. 11, 12 — Mistake in order, correction of — Order nisi to review.

LYONS v. WINTER25 VLR 464

WILLIAMS, HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·8 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

WatercourseRiparian rights — Easement, continuous and apparent — Implied reservation.

REED v. GREATHEAD25 VLR 471

HOLROYD, J.·12 Mar 1900·Practice Court

Imprisonment of Fraudulent Debtors Act 1890 (No. 1100), sec. 22 (IV.)Detention of goods without just cause — Wilful neglect or refusal to obey an order of a court of petty sessions — Proof of dishonesty — Jurisdiction of justices to award imprisonment.

GRAY v. L. STEVENSON AND SONS LIMITED25 VLR 476

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·16 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyShareholder — Notice of forfeiture — Non-payment of call — Construction of notice — Strictissimi juris — Payment to redeem — Waiver — Companies Acts, 1890 (No. 1074), Part I., s. 15, Table A; 1896 (No. 1482), s. 165 — Money had and received — Practice — Appeal — Cross appeal — Notice — Procedure — More than one defendant — Separate and distinct causes of action — Irregularity — Party — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XXVI., r. 1 — Director of company — Discretion to refuse information to shareholder.

WEBB v. CAMPBELL25 VLR 506

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·2 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Income Tax Acts1895 (No. 1374), s. 5 (b); 1898 (No. 1592), s. 3(b) — Income the produce of property — Money lent — Foreign security — Interest paid in Victoria — Contract made in Victoria.

JACOBS v. MILES25 VLR 511

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HODGES, JJ.·1 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Practice"Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order LVIII., r. 4 — Motion for new trial — Action tried by jury — Power of Full Court to enter judgment.

WILLIAMS v. MILLETT25 VLR 513

HOOD, J.·21 Feb 1900·Practice Court

Criminal lawJuvenile offender — Solitary confinement — Crimes Act 1890 (No. 1079), Part II., Division 2 — Scope of section 365 — Practice — Justices — Petty sessions — Reserved decision.

THEILER v. FITZGERALD25 VLR 517

HOOD, and HOLROYD, JJ.·20 Feb 1900·Practice Court

County CourtJurisdiction — Personal action. — Wrongful use of trade name — Injunction — County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), ss. 48, 68, 121.

REES v. DUNCAN25 VLR 520

MADDEN, C.J.·22 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PartnershipDissolution of partnership by death — "Jus accrescendi inter mercatores locum non habet" — Survivorship — Title to partnership assets — Relation of surviving partners inter se — Interest of deceased partner's representatives — Trusteeship of surviving partners — Right of action in respect of partnership assets — Assignment by a surviving partner — Amendment of pleadings — Practice — Nonsuit.

THOMPSON v. THE COLLECTOR OF IMPOSTS25 VLR 529

A’BECKETT, J.·4 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria

Stamp dutyRelease of debt — Gift, deed of — Caveat against will — "Adequate pecuniary consideration" — Stamps Act 1892 (No. 1274), Schedule, Division VIII. (1).

MUIR v. HARPER25 VLR 534

HOOD, J.·27 Feb 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInquiry before Chief Clerk — Evidence by affidavit — Cross-examination upon affidavit.

IN RE FERNE25 VLR 536

HOOD, J.·2 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

InsolvencyDischarge of order nisi for sequestration — Assignee's remuneration — Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

IN RE GREGORY25 VLR 539

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·23 Aug 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

LunacyLunacy Act 1890 (No. 1113), ss. 13, 105 — Schedules 11, 12 — Person detained as lunatic — Form of doctor's certificate as to lunacy — Information of medical man as to grounds of certificate.

COATES v. SOUTH LOCH FYNE GOLD MINING CO. NO LIABILITY25 VLR 543

HOLROYD, J.·11 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

MiningBy-law — Construction — Effect of declaration of forfeiture — Title of successful applicant — Order for possession — Marking out afresh — Effect of non-assertion of right by successful applicant — Marking out during pendency of proceedings — Effect of grant of mining lease on a claim which it includes — By-law clashing with statute — Mines Act 1890 (No. 1120), ss. 64, 65, 70, 71, 237 — Mines Act 1891, No. 2 (No. 1251), ss. 11, 12, 13.

IN THE MATTER OF INCOME TAX ACTS No. 325 VLR 554

HOOD, J.·26 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Income taxAssessment — Share of deceased partner — Executor — Liability to taxation — Income Tax Act 1895 (No. 1374), ss. 5, 9 (13), 12 — Income Tax Act 1896 (No. 1467), s. 12 (1 (d)) — Publication of income tax decisions.

MELBOURNE CHILLED BUTTER PROPRIETARY COMPANY LIMITED v. DOWNES25 VLR 559

HOLROYD, J.·3 Apr 1900·Practice Court

Writ of summonsService out of jurisdiction — Setting aside service — Contract — Telegram — "Rules of Supreme Court" — Order XII., r. 30 — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 85.

THE MELBOURNE AND METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS v. PYKE25 VLR 563

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·8 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Rates and ratingWater rates — Sewerage rates — Rateable occupation — Bookstall on a railway platform — Exclusive occupation — Period of occupation — "Occupier" — License to sell — Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act 1890 (No. 1197), sec. 72 — Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act 1897 (No. 1491), ss. 8 (5), 11 (1) — Water Act 1890 (No. 1156), ss. 421, 458, 480, 487 — Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works By-law 4 (2).

IN THE MATTER OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF BIRD25 VLR 573

HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·2 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Insolvency LawDeeds of arrangement — Deed of assignment for the benefit of creditors — Trustee's remuneration — Construction of deed — Trustee's commission on sale of mortgaged land — Insolvency Act 1897 (No. 1513), Part VI. and ss. 20, 24, 83.

IN THE MATTER OF THE REAL PROPERTY STATUTE 186425 VLR 579

HOLROYD, J.·28 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Settled estatePrivate sale — Jurisdiction — Real Property Statute 1864 (No. 213), Part V. — Real Property Act 1890 (No. 1136), Part V.

REG. v. DOWNEY25 VLR 582

MADDEN, C.J., A’BECKETT, and HODGES, JJ.·5 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Criminal LawPractice — Evidence — Statement by dying person — Admissibility — Reasonable notice of intention to take such statement — "Full opportunity for cross-examination" — "Proved to the satisfaction of the Court" — Written information or charge pending — "In the manner hereinbefore provided" — Justices Act 1890 (No. 1105), ss. 39 seq. and 193.

THE EQUITY TRUSTEES, ETC., COMPANY LIMITED v. MacMEIKAN25 VLR 593

MADDEN, C.J.·2 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Tenant for lifeRemainderman — Insufficiency of mortgage security — Income of tenant for life in arrear — Apportionment — Outgoings, deduction of.

IN THE MATTER OF THE LANDS COMPENSATION ACT 189025 VLR 599

HOLROYD, J.·5 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Lands Compensation Act 1890 (No. 1109), ss. 44, 47, 48Conveyance of land to Board of Land and Works — Verification of title — Costs allowable to vendor — Bill of costs, taxation of.

STEWART v. STEWART25 VLR 605

HOLROYD, J.·30 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeProcedure — Divorce — Appearance, entry of — Application after time — "Divorce and Matrimonial Rules," 1885, r. 16.

IN RE THE FEDERAL BUILDING SOCIETY25 VLR 606

HOLROYD, J.·30 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Building SocietyLiquidation — Returns — "Registrar-General" — Registrar of Building Societies — Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), Part I. — Companies Act Amendment Act 1892 (No. 1269), ss. 7, 8 — Companies Act 1896 (No. 1482), s. 2, Division VII.

WAREHAM v. McLEAN BROS. AND RIGG LIMITED25 VLR 608

MADDEN, C.J.·9 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticePleading — Particulars — Names and addresses — "Rules of Supreme Court" — Order XIX., r. 7.

IN THE ESTATE OF ORR EDWARDS25 VLR 612

HOOD, J.·9 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

ProbatePractice — "Cause or matter depending in the Court" — "Shall" — Affidavit in foreign parts not sworn before British consul — Supreme Court Act 1890 (No. 1142), s. 90 — Alteration in jurat of affidavit not initialled — Judicial notice — Revocation of administration — Grant of administration.

ADELSKOLD v. OSTBERG25 VLR 616

HOLROYD, J.·4 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAction for redemption — Action for foreclosure — Action for recovery of land — Counterclaim — "Rules of the Supreme Court," Appendix C., section vi., Forms 5 and 6; section vii., Form 1 — Order XVII., r. 2.

THE MAYOR, ETC., OF PORT MELBOURNE v. LOACH25 VLR 619

MADDEN, C.J.·25 Apr 1900·Practice Court

Rates and ratingMunicipality — Rateable property — Land occupied as site for fishermen's residences and drying grounds — "Occupation" — Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1112), sec. 246 — Land Act 1890 (No. 1106), s. 99, sub-s. 2.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND25 VLR 623

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD. JJ.·1 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1112), s. 191, sub-s. viii.Local Government Act 1874 (No. 506), s. 213, sub-s. viii. — By-law — Construction — Reasonableness — Nuisance — "Or other matter" — "Being offensive to smell."

DOWLING v. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONER25 VLR 627

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·4 June 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

CostsAppeal from County Court — County Court scale of costs — County Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), s. 133.

DUNCAN v. GREENWOOD25 VLR 634

MADDEN, C.J.·25 Apr 1900·Practice Court

Friendly societyOffence — Application of money — Unauthorized purpose — Fraud or wilful misconduct — Friendly Societies Act 1890 (No. 1094), s. 16, sub-s. (viii.)

IN RE ARTHUR25 VLR 638

MADDEN, C.J.·20 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Admission of barristers and solicitorsArticled clerk — Other employment during articles — Leave of Court — English practice — "Rules of Supreme Court," 26th November 1892, rr. 5, 18, Schedules A and B — 23 & 24 Vict., c. 127, s. 10; 37 & 38 Vict., c. 68, s. 4.

POLLARD v. FINLAY25 VLR 641

HOLROYD, J.·21 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeWrit — Female defendant — Description — Plaintiff's address — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order IV., r. 1 — Order LXX., r. 3 — App. A., Part I., Form I.

IN RE CATHERALL’S ESTATE25 VLR 643

HODGES, J.·28 Mar 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAdministration bond — Sureties — Debts exceeding assets — Unsecured creditor — Administration and Probate Acts 1890 (No. 1060), s. 16; 1892 (No. 1261), s. 3.

LITTLE v. T. K. BENNET AND WOOLCOCK LIMITED25 VLR 645

A’BECKETT, J.·16 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterrogatories — Sufficiency of answer — Inquiries as to information or knowledge of agent or servant.

McLEOD v. HENTY25 VLR 648

A’BECKETT, J.·22 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeAmendment of pleading — Breaches of trust — Fraudulent breaches of trust — Misjoinder of causes of action — Allegation of contempt of Court by disobedience of an order — Re-opening of question determined on a former application — Wilful or grossly negligent omission to bring forward a proposed amendment sooner — Effect of an amendment not clear — Amendment allowed without prejudice — Costs of one of several defendants who are not affected by an amendment — Apportionment of costs — "Rules of the Supreme Court 1884" — Order XX VIII., r. 6 — Order XIV., r. 5 — Order XIX., r. 27.

BURKE v. McEACHARN25 VLR 657

A’BECKETT, J.·23 Apr 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

PracticeInterrogatories — "Allege" — Embarrassing — Order XXXI., rr. 6, 11.

TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY CO. LIMITED v. LOGAN25 VLR 659

A’BECKETT, J.·14 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

Trust estateSalvage — Infant — Expenditure — Corpus — Annuitant — Improvement of trust estate — Jurisdiction of Court.

WAREHAM v. McLEAN BROS. AND RIGG LIMITED25 VLR 664

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.·10 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeAppeal — Order in Chambers — Notice of appeal — Time — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order LVIII., r. 3 — Order LIV., r. 24 — Particulars — Second summons — Res judicata — "Rules of Supreme Court 1884" — Order XIX., r. 7.

HICKS v. THE TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED25 VLR 668

MADDEN, C.J.·10 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

TrusteeCharge of wilful default — Administration order under originating summons — Fresh action claiming accounts on footing of wilful default — Accounts — Pleading — Privilege — Solicitor and client.

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RECOVERY CO. LTD. v. GRAY25 VLR 677

Upon a subsequent day the parties renewed the application asking for leave to amend the order giving leave to appeal.·15 May 1900·Practice Court

Appeal to Privy CouncilSecurity ordered to be lodged — Payment of money into bank — Abandonment of appeal — Payment out — Practice.

IN THE MATTER OF INCOME TAX ACTS NO. 425 VLR 679

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·12 Dec 1899·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Income tax58 Vict. (No. 1374), ss. 2, 5 (a) — 59 Vict. (No. 1476), s. 4 (a) — Shares — New issue of shares — Profits on sale of shares — Income from personal exertion.

WELLER v. EVERITT25 VLR 683

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, and HOOD, JJ.·5 June 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

Trade fixturesLandlord and tenant — Right of removal.

IN RE STEVENS25 VLR 688

HODGES, J.·11 June 1900·Practice Court

LunacyLunacy Act 1890 (No. 1113), ss. 8, 9 — Eighth schedule — Form of order for committal of lunatic — Name of superintendent of asylum — Lunatic.

BROWN v. HIGGINS25 VLR 691

MADDEN, C.J., HOLROYD, J. HODGES, J. and HOOD, JJ.·8 June 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court)

PracticeLeave to appeal to Her Majesty — Matter in issue — Value — Jurisdiction — "Supreme Court Act 1890" (No. 1142), s. 231.

IN RE THE METROPOLITAN BANK LIMITED25 VLR 697

A’BECKETT, J.·14 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyWinding up — Liquidation, proceedings in — Statement — Rules — Dispensation — Auditor — Appointment — Companies Acts 1890 (No. 1074), s. 125; 1896 (No. 1482), ss. 135 (3), 139, 141; Rules of 28th February 1900 under Companies Act 1896, rr. 4, 9 (3), 10, Schedule IV.

THE GOULBURN VALLEY BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED v. THE BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES25 VLR 702

HODGES, J.·4 June 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

CompanyBanking law — Private company — One-man company — Existence of company separate from shareholders — Ultra vires — Blank cheque — Memorandum of association — Business "in connection with any other person" — "Incidental and conducive to" — Articles of association — Powers of managing director — Presumption of regularity — Misrepresentation — Transfer of moneys from trust to private banking account — Breach of trust — Liability of bankers — Negotiable instrument — Companies Act 1890 (No. 1074), 2nd Schedule, Table A, rule 55.

ELKAN v. DE LA JUVENY25 VLR 718

A’BECKETT, J.·31 May 1900·Supreme Court of Victoria

County CourtCounty Court Act 1890 (No. 1078), Part V., ss. 138, 139, 140, 144 — Process of foreign Court served in Victoria — Non-appearance thereto — Judgment obtained in an intercolonial Court — Reciprocity — Jurisdiction.