BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

NZ Truth, Issue 1187, 30 August 1928, Page 18

BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

"Joker" (Wanganui) : No.—"Wondering" (Palmerston North): There is nothing to prevent your asking for such a lump sum, but it is doubtful whether he would consent to pay it. The agreement, however, formally made would not be binding on you. — "'Truth' Agent" ( ): You will have to sue her for the amount. Go to a solicitor. You can put the bailiff m, whatever the amount of the .judgment. »A." (Dunedin): Their names cannot be altered until they are old enough to execute a deed themselves. — "Perplexed" (Bluff) : You will become liable for the money immediately. — "Reader" (Canterbury): If the agreement ls m the usual form they can compel payment. You will be entitled to relief only if you can prove misrepresentation or some breach 'of warranty — "Anxious" (North Auckland): You would be entitled to half the pension only. This would not prevent your obtaining the*pension. — "Younger Son" (Dunedin): The eldest son could always apply to the court to have provision made for him under the Family Protection Act, but to succeed he would have to show some special ground as (e.g.) that he could not maintain himself. — "Interested" (Riccarton) : Supreme Court Office, Christchurch, if the deceased died m Christchurch. Search fee 2/-. — "Second Mortgage" (Wanganui): Yes. — "Subscriber" (Auckland): You can get a divorce on the grounds of desertion after three years from the time your husband left yovi, The cost would be from £20 to £ 30, but apparently you are entitled to proceed m forma pauperis if you make application.— 'A.C." (Wanganui) : You can either claim a lump sum or weekly payments, ,but not both. You can claim £1 for medical expenses from your employer. — "Inquirer" (Dunedin) : He can compel you to pay. back rent. As the tenancy was for six months you were not bound to go during the term.—"Water'Supply" (Addington): This is simply a matter for settlement between yourselves.—"Constant Buyer" (Waverley); No. The damage is too remote.—

"W.M." (Marton) : You cannot claim anything unless you can prove that your condition was due to your military service.— "A.S." (Granity) : In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, your friend cannot be compelled to pay his rent direct to the Government. — "Lonely" (Wellington) : You are entitled to the pension. The Commissioner of Pensions, Government Buildings, Wellington. — "Curious" (Outram): If your husband was her father you can have her legitimized, otherwise you cannot do anything. — "J.M." (Auckland) : The porters are quite within their rights m demanding to see your tickets. You have no legal remedy. — "Customer" ( — — ): He can take proceedings. You are bound to pay. — "Constant Reader" (Onehunga): You can take action for the recovery of the dog, first serving a demand m writing for its return. — "D.8." (Wanganui) : Generally speaking the mother cannot compel her retui;n. She does not become of age until she is 2.1. —"Sister" (Chnstchurch): If the amount left them is very small or if there- are other special grounds, • they may be able to apply to have provision made for them under the Family Protection Act. — "A Constant Reader" (Wellington) : It does not appear from your letter that you are entitled to an order under the Family Protection Act. That question can only be answered if all the surrounding" circumstances are stated. — "Anxious" . (Christchurch) : You should swear an information for disobedience of the order. The father will then either have to pay or go to gaol. Inability to pay is no defence m such proceedings. — *'P.N." (Bunyip) : You will have to pay a release fee of £1 lis. 6d. plus stamp duty 3/6, registration fee 5/- and probably production fee 10/6.