DOCTORS AT LAW.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19180, 10 December 1927, Page 15

DOCTORS AT LAW.

NON-SUIT ACCEPTED. [THE PBESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, December 9. For the third successive day the dispute between Dr. and Mrs W. A. Alexander, of Takapuna (Mr Fiddes),' and Dr. E. J. Millar, of Royal Oak (Mr Richmond), over the sale of a house and practice was argued before Mr Justice Keed in the Supreme Court. Dr. Alexander bought the house and practice in June of last year, paying £3500 for the house and £IOOO for the practice. He sought from Dr. Millar £2OOO damages, alleging he had paid £750. in excess of the value of the practice, and £1250 in excess of the value of the house. He alleged that Dr. Millar had been guilty of false and fraudulent representations.

At.his.Honour's suggestion Mr Piddcs agreed to accept a non-suit on both causes of action, on the understanding that all the books and relevant documents should be left with the Registrar for further investigation, I? they were found to substantiate Dr. Moxander's allegations the case would : ;ono on with, otherwise Mr Eiddcs sani I'.o would tender an apology. Plaintiffs are to pay costs.