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Cases reported in this volume of the Victorian Reports

REGINA v. EDNEY8 VLR (L) 1

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Act No. 571, s. 1Order to prohibit — Time for application.

REGINA v. BENSON8 VLR (L) 2

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), sec. 36"The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), sec. 296 — Evidence — Proof of age of offender — Rule to quash, under Act No. 571 — Indecent exposure.

BATE v. GEE8 VLR (L) 5

PER CURIAM HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ.; STAWELL, C.J., being temporarily absent. .·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

MarketAct No. 11., sec. 6 — Sale in market of sheep elsewhere — Liability to dues.

HARDING v. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH OF GEELONG WEST8 VLR (L) 6

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, J.·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Act No. 310, s. 47Board of Health — Formation of private streets — Apportionment of expense — Notice — Demand of payment.

BANK OF VICTORIA v. M’MICHAEL8 VLR (L) 11

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·23 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), sec. 115Attesting witness — Justice of the peace also manager for the mortgagee.

REGINA v. THOMPSON8 VLR (L) 12

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·23 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Obtaining money by false pretencesValueless title deeds represented as good.

REGINA v. HUXLEY8 VLR (L) 15

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·23 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), ss. 15, 56Assault — Arrest — "Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), s. 34.

ARMSTRONG v. ROBINSON8 VLR (L) 17

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·24 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

MortgageTender of amount due if the title deeds are given up — Action for non-delivery of deeds.

FOSTER v. GREEN8 VLR (L) 19

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·24 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Civil actionFelony — Nonsuit.

REGINA v. HARRIGAN8 VLR (L) 22

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C. J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·24 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Justices of the peaceSummons improperly filled up — Duty of clerk of petty sessions — Costs of quashing.

REGINA v. RADKE8 VLR (L) 23

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·25 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Copyright Act 1869" (No. 350), ss. 3, 6"Design" — Iron frame for safe.

SHEEHAN v. PARK8 VLR (L) 25

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, J.·27 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345) s. 120Appeal — Negligence — Fire.

GEACH v. BOARD OF LAND AND WORKS8 VLR (L) 29

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, J.·27 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

New trialUnliquidated damages — Insufficiency of amount awarded — Omission of element on which evidence conflicting.

REGINA v. NIXON8 VLR (L) 32

PER CURIAM.·27 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

EvidenceCrime of attempting to carnally abuse a child under ten years of age — Statement extracted from the child by punishment — New trial.

REGINA v. TACKE8 VLR (L) 34

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, J.·27 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Imprisonment for debtFraud summons — Commitment under Act No. 284, s. 3 — Costs.

SMYTH v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF SHIRE OF KYNETON8 VLR (L) 37

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, J.·27 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), sec. 380Negligence — Shire Council — Hole in or near highway — Contributory negligence.

TOBIN v. THE MAYOR, &c., OF MELBOURNE8 VLR (L) 41

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·27 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

TrespassInjury by engine containing fire — Pleading — General issue — Practice — Leave to amend — Consequence to other party, of going to trial before amendment.

REGINA v. NICHOLSON8 VLR (L) 44

PER CURIAM.·28 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Public Works Statute 1865" (No. 289), ss. 16, 18Proof of by-laws — Practice — Act No. 571, sec. 4 — Quashing order — Affidavit that no order drawn up.

BANK OF VICTORIA v. HENDERSON8 VLR (L) 46

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·29 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Married Women's Property Act" (No. 384), secs. 4, 18Separate property — Presumption from dealings.

PYLE v. TAYLOR8 VLR (L) 51

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·3 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Land Act 1869" (No. 360), ss. 20 (v.) 21Dealing with Allotment after three years of license and before issue of lease — "The Landlord and Tenant Statute 1864" (No. 192), s. 4 — Parol agreement for indefinite time — Occupation and payment of yearly rent to superior landlord at request of immediate landlord — Yearly tenancy.

McDONALD v. HUGHES8 VLR (L) 59

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·4 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

New trialEvidence on both sides — Claim against deceased person made after death — Dissatisfaction of judge.

BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. POLLARD8 VLR (L) 66

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J.; HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·4 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Evidence"The Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1878" (No. 620) sec. 5 — Notice of intention to adduce copies in evidence — Omission to offer inspection of originals — Originals in another colony — Practice — Rule Nisi — Amendment.

DOBSON v. SINCLAIR8 VLR (L) 69

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C. J., HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·4 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), sec. 16 (vii.)Act No. 565, sec. 36 — Conviction — Second offence — Practice — Special case from General Sessions — Rehearing — Costs.

CAMERON v. THOMPSON8 VLR (L) 70

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·4 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), sec.18Possession of stolen property — Evidence to satisfy justices.

PETTIT v. WALKER8 VLR (L) 72

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HIGINBOTHAM, JJ.·29 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Bill of saleAssignment — Bargain and sale of goods — Delivery — Recital — Act No. 557, s. 13 — Registration — Renewal.

WILLIAMS v. SPOWERS8 VLR (L) 82

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HIGINBOTHAM, JJ.·29 Apr 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

LibelPrivilege — Fair comment — Public acts of public man — Report of proceedings in court of justice — Hearsay evidence.

DYSON v. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED8 VLR (L) 106

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·25 May 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Banker and customerDishonour of cheque — Damages — Loss of contract not enforceable — Admissibility of evidence.

THE MAYOR &c. OF MELBOURNE v. BRENNAN8 VLR (L) 113

PER CURIAM.·21 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

NegligenceMunicipal corporation — Street in course of formation — Contributory negligence — Drunkenness of plaintiff.

MARKS v. ASPINALL8 VLR (L) 116

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·23 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

EstoppelDecree in suit for specific performance, dismissing plaint.

EX PARTE SPANGENBERG8 VLR (L) 123

PER CURIAM.·23 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), sec. 48Application for transfer of license — Magistrate not bound to hear evidence.

REGINA v. LITTLE8 VLR (L) 124

PER CURIAM.·24 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), sec. 17, subs. vii.Breaking windows without wilfulness — Practice — Costs — Infant applying to prohibit without next friend.

REGINA v. PICKLES8 VLR (L) 126

PER CURIAM.·26 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Act No. 571, s. 4Justices of the Peace — Statutory order to quash — Determination under "The Master and Apprentice Statute 1864" (No. 193), s. 17.

REGINA v. BLACKETT8 VLR (L) 129

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·26 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), ss. 72, 78Decision — Subsequent alteration.

ALLAN v. M’INTYRE8 VLR (L) 133

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·26 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

REGINA v. WYATT8 VLR (L) 137

PER CURIAM.·26 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), sec. 44Proclamation of part of a district for special grant of licenses — Discretion of licensing magistrate.

REGINA v. SHUTER8 VLR (L) 138

PER CURIAM.·26 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 213, 239Municipal by-law — Ultra vires.

REGINA v. EDNEY8 VLR (L) 140

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Act No. 571, s. 1Order to prohibit — Time for application.

REGINA v. SMYTH8 VLR (L) 141

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·27 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Justices of the Peace Statute 1865" (No. 267), sec. 88Preliminary examination on charge of indictable offence — Power to adjourn for more than eight days — Discretion.

EX PARTE SLACK8 VLR (L) 144

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·28 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), sec. 48Grant of certificate for transfer of license — Power of licensing magistrate to revoke — Mandatory order to issue — Magistrate removed from district.

BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. KEIRCE8 VLR (L) 147

PER CURIAM.·21 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), ss. 14, 120Appeal — Practice — Deposit of amount of judgment and costs — Subsequent withdrawal of part of amount — Appeal case signed by judge who did not try the action — Practice-at-Law — Motion on notice.

REGINA v. TAYLOR8 VLR (L) 149

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·28 June 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Pounds Act 1874" (No. 478), ss. 23, 28, 29Order for damages for illegally impounding — No notice to poundkeeper before complaint — Refusal of poundkeeper to deliver cattle — Illegal detention — Practice — Rule to prohibit — Production of copy of minute of order.

BROOKS v. M’PHERSON8 VLR (L) 154

PER CURIAM.·4 July 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

ArbitrationDamages — Costs — Referring back award.

REGINA v. MILLER8 VLR (L) 157

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·5 July 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Police Offences Statute 1865" (No. 265), sec. 32Illegal detention — Order of justices — Power to amend — Costs.

IN RE DUFFETT8 VLR (L) 160

HIGINBOTHAM, J.·5 July 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

AttorneyBill of costs — Order to deliver several years after payment — Appeal to Privy Council — Practice at law — Summons under emergency clause — Right to begin.

IN RE KLINGENDER8 VLR (L) 164

PER CURIAM.·6 July 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

AttorneyRight of town agent to lien on client's money to same extent as that of country attorney — Delay of client in settling accounts — Death of country attorney — Reference to prothonotary to take accounts.

UNION STEAM SHIPPING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED v. MELBOURNE HARBOUR TRUST COMMISSIONERS8 VLR (L) 167

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·5 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Melbourne Harbour Trust Act 1876" (No. 552), sec. 46Action against Commissioners for negligence — Notice of action — Force of "headings" of Parts into which the Act divides itself.

M’CARTHY v. RYAN8 VLR (L) 189

WILLIAMS, J.·5 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Administration Act 1872" (No. 427), ss. 26, 28Administration bond — Action against surety — Breach — Damages — Costs.

REGINA v. EDNEY8 VLR (L) 197

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Act No. 571, s. 1Order to prohibit — Time for application.

IN RE THE LICENSING ACT 18768 VLR (L) 198

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·4 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Licensing Act 1876" (No. 566), s. 48Publican's license for premises, belonging to two different owners — Eviction of tenant from part of premises by owner of such part — Application by such owner for transfer of license to him.

REGINA v. COWIE8 VLR (L) 203

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·6 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), sec. 398Removing drift sand from street — Prohibition.

REGINA v. HERBERT8 VLR (L) 205

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·7 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

JurisdictionGeneral Sessions — Unlawfully and indecently assaulting girl under twelve years of age — "The Criminal Law and Practice Statute 1864" (No. 233), secs. 48, 390 — Act No. 502, sec. 15, subsec. xiii. — Criminal trial — Objection after verdict recorded — New trial in Supreme Court.

REGINA v. LAWLOR8 VLR (L) 207

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·7 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Mining Companies Act 1871" (No. 409), sec. 14Service of process on company — Registered letter.

CUDMORE v. M’PHERSON8 VLR (L) 208

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·8 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

AwardAmendment — Costs of first and second award — Reference of cause — Power of parties to vary terms of reference — Costs — Discretion of taxing officer — Costs of making order of reference a rule of Court — Attendance of counsel — Witnesses' travelling expenses.

REGINA v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF THE SHIRE OF BULLA8 VLR (L) 214

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·9 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), sec. 519Dismissal of officer — Dispute — Mandamus.

ASPINALL v. MARKS8 VLR (L) 217

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·13 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

EstoppelJudgment in County Court — Admissibility of evidence to show grounds given for decision.

IN RE SMITH8 VLR (L) 223

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·13 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 71, 122Municipal election — Irregularity — Polling-booth not kept open throughout prescribed hours — Ouster.

AUSTIN v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF THE SHIRE OF DUNMUNKLE8 VLR (L) 224

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·15 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Lands Compensation Statute 1869" (No. 344), sec. 36"Easement" — Offer to owner of land, of easement not ejusdem generis with other words used in sec. 36 — Admissibility at the inquiry, of evidence of such offer, and of damage done to subject of such easement — New trial.

SMYTH v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF THE SHIRE OF KYNETON8 VLR (L) 231

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, J.·15 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

NegligenceMunicipal Council — Hole in public road — Nuisance — Contributory negligence.

REGINA v. KERR8 VLR (L) 235

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·23 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Justices of the peaceRule to quash under Act No. 571, sec. 4 — Order — Adjudication under "The Fences Statute 1874" (No. 479), sec. 8.

FRANCIS v. M’DONALD8 VLR (L) 237

The Court being divided in opinion, the following judgments were delivered·26 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Friendly Societies Act 1877" (No. 590) sec. 15, subsec. viiiWithholding property of society — Case launched by proof of withholding.

LYON v. BROWNE8 VLR (L) 247

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·26 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Malicious prosecutionReasonable and probable cause — Misdirection.

LAWES v. PRICE8 VLR (L) 250

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·26 Sept 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"County Court Statute 1869" (No. 345), s. 54Trover — Payment into Court, without costs — How far admission of cause of action — County Court Rules 1881, r. 61, 62, 116 — Indefinite plaint with particulars annexed.

SMITH v. ROBERTSON8 VLR (L) 256

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Oct 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

NegligenceCarrier of passengers — Break-down of coach from unexplained cause — Burden of proof — Res ipsa loquitur — Breach of statutory regulation as to number of passengers.

SUMMERS v. COOPER8 VLR (L) 274

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Oct 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Mining Statute 1865" (No. 291), s. 5Residence area — Right to remove buildings after termination of right to possession.

HOWSE v. GLOWRY8 VLR (L) 280

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·3 Oct 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Bill of saleAct No. 557, ss. 15, 16 — Untrue statement of consideration in contract filed — Practice County Court — County Court Rules 1881, r. 157 — Departure from defence stated, without leave of Court.

WAUGH v. MONTGOMERY8 VLR (L) 290

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, J.·24 Nov 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

TrespassInjury done by animal trespassing, to child driving it off as agent of owner of land.

EX PARTE NYBERG8 VLR (L) 292

STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS, and HOLROYD, JJ.·27 Nov 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Pawnbrokers Statute 1865" (No. 248), sec. 5Construction, "It shall be lawful" — Application for license — Mandamus — Practice at law — Emergency clause (15 Vict. No. 10, sec. 19) — Filing order of judge on application to set aside.

REGINA v. PANTON8 VLR (L) 301

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS & HOLROYD, JJ. .·27 Nov 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Bakers and Millers Statute 1865" (No. 243), sec. 11.Master and servant.

REGINA v. DIXON8 VLR (L) 303

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., WILLIAMS and HOLROYD, JJ. .·28 Nov 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Justices of the Peace Statute 1865" (No. 267), sec. 152Refusal to state case — Postponement of certificate of refusal — Mandatory order — Costs.

STEWART v. BOLTON8 VLR (L) 305

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·4 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

EjectmentDemand of possession — Tenancy at will — Mere occupancy with knowledge of owner — Practice at law — Ejectment — Inclusion of two pieces of land under two titles in one writ — "Common Law Procedure Statute 1865" (No. 274), s. 120.

OGBURN v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF SHIRE OF ST. ARNAUD8 VLR (L) 308

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·4 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

NegligenceShire Council — Obstruction to road — "Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), secs. 380, 381, 385.

REGINA v. BATES8 VLR (L) 310

WILLIAMS, J.·5 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

EvidenceCharge of carnally abusing child — Admissibility of statement of child in answer to questions.

REGINA v. EDNEY8 VLR (L) 316

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and HOLROYD, JJ. .·22 Mar 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Act No. 571, s. 1Order to prohibit — Time for application.

POOLE v. HALFEY8 VLR (L) 317

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·7 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Married Women's Property Act" (No. 384), secs. 5, 18Married woman — Lease — Forfeiture — Presumption as to savings and earnings — Appeal to Privy Council — Terms.

SMITH v. THE PRESIDENT, &C., OF SHIRE OF LEXTON8 VLR (L) 324

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·8 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), s. 446Act No. 688 — Reservoir — Water-works — Consent of Governor-in-Council.

IN RE RYAN8 VLR (L) 327

PER CURIAM STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM and WILLIAMS, JJ. .·11 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Fugitive Offenders Act 1881," sec. 5 (44 & 45 Vic., c. 69, sec. 5)Sufficiency of warrant — General statement of competence of inferior court on whose proceedings the offence arose.

BARCLAY v. EVANS8 VLR (L) 330

HOLROYD, J.·12 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

WillDevise durante viduitate — Fee simple determinable on remarriage.

SHANNAHAN v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF SHIRE OF CRESWICK8 VLR (L) 342

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·12 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), secs. 253, 265Rating value — Auriferous land — Mine.

M’VEA v. PASQUAN8 VLR (L) 347

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·20 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

EjectmentEstoppel — Answer in Equity — Admission — Statute of Limitations — Adverse possession — Admissions after lapse of statutory period.

THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF SHIRE OF LEIGH v. THE PRESIDENT, &c., OF SHIRE OF HAMPDEN8 VLR (L) 370

HOLROYD, J.·20 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), secs. 169, 392Contract — Municipality — Erection of bridge at common boundary — Authority to contract — Ratification.

OAKDEN v. GIBBS8 VLR (L) 380

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and HOLROYD, JJ.·20 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301)secs. 27, 146 — Action against assurance fund — Omission of Registrar to indorse signed memo. that land had been brought under the Act — Loss to plaintiff through lending money on mortgage of land as under general law after it had been disposed of under the Act.

HICKEY v. O’KEEFE8 VLR (L) 400

Taylor stated that the defendant had rejected these terms.·20 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Malicious prosecutionEvidence.

HARDING v. BOARD OF LAND AND WORKS8 VLR (L) 402

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·29 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

"The Lands Compensation Statute 1869" (No. 344), sec. 35Enhancement in value by construction of railway — Adjoining land.

BROWN v. BOARD OF LAND AND WORKS8 VLR (L) 414

STAWELL, C.J., HIGINBOTHAM, and WILLIAMS, JJ.·29 Dec 1882·Supreme Court of Victoria, at Law

Master and servantLiability of master for injuries sustained by servant through negligence of competent foreman.