BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

NZ Truth, Issue 1143, 27 October 1927, Page 16

BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

"Enquirer" (Kilbirnie): Military titles and honors come first, followed by educational degrees. — "J. 8." (Wellington): You are right. Ireland is not included. — "Subscriber" (Auckland): There is no doubt the Secretary's letter is correct. — "Glencoe" (Maraekakaho) : There is no doubt they have the power. — "A.S." (Foxton Branch): It seems hardly worth while your making investigations as assuming the identity of the deceased the relationship as stated to his wife would not make you his next- of -kin. — "M.E." (Rewanui) : In each case you should complain to the local- authority licensing the public hall with the object of getting them to cancel the license. If there is no such authority, your only remedy will be to bring an action against those responsible alleging a nuisance and claiming an injunction and damages.— "F.C.R." Kaikohe) : You are entitled to prosecute for theft or attempted theft. — "Constant Reader" (Waipukurau): If your relative died m New Zealand apply at the office of the Supreme Court nearest to the place whe.ro he died.— "P.H.K." (Masterton): There is no right of way across private lands to obtain access to a river. In the case of a river passing through, a borough, the local authority does not necessarily own the banks. It depends entirely on how the land has been Crown Granted. — "Once Bitten" (Tuakau): You are not liable as the order does not comply with the book-pur-chasers' protection, legislation. — "J.N." (Wellington) :, You can be sued for the balance owing. — "Madge" (Wanganui): Not unless within the six years there has been payment on account or an acknowledgment m writing. — "Honest" (Wellington) : You can demand the return of the articles. Your wife could give no title to them. — "Urgent" (Invercargill): Not as long as the absence was only temporary. — "C.R." (New Plymouth): The cost is about £10. Application has to be filed m court and notice advertised and also sent to each of the creditors. — "Broken Heart" (Epsom) : Your best course would appear to be to obtain a separation and maintenance order. — "Constant Reader" (Wellington): An employer has, of

course, no right to open his employee's letters. If he persists complain to the police. — "Daisy" (Christchurch) : The fact that your husband has guaranteed the bank is no bar to his giving the bill of sale. You cannot have the bill of sale antedated. The document must be dated the day it is signed but for your protection it should recite the circumstances as set out m your letter. — "Blood Money" (Sydenham): The judgment having been given against you, you have no further remedy. If sued on a judgment summons it is not likely the magistrate will make an order. — "Subscriber" (New Plymouth): All the expenses of flotation are always paid by the new company. — "X.8." (Wellington) : Your husband can have no claim simply because he signed the papers. — "Ignorant" (Hunterville) : The ■ contract that you have signed is for valuable consideration and on the face of it is absolutely binding on you. — "Weekly" (Hastings): The girl is clearly entitled to a week's notice or a week's wages. — "Enquirer" (Christchurch): The fact that you signed the agreement is no reason for the vendor declining to cancel. Insist on her carrying out the arrangement. — "Fair Play" (Muritai) : As the hotel was a public one, no notice is necessary. You should pay £2. — "The Truth" (Hamilton): If you can prove that your brother misrepresented the position you will probably succeed m upsetting the will. But m any case the court should award you a substantial allowance.- — "Flivver" (Greymouth) : Unless there is a local by-law to that effect, you are not bound. — "Anxious" (Methven): She is not compelled to go into a home or to employ a registered nurse. — "Stump" (Christchurch): Questions not intelligible. Send further particulars.