BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

NZ Truth, Issue 1193, 11 October 1928, Page 22

BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

"Wantano" (Huntly): There is no reason why the daughter, although under 21, should not be charged board, but her mother cannot hold any belongings of the daughter by way of security. You are only entitled to the records on payment of the amount of the judgment. If no certificate is procurable proof must be given by declarations of peusons who know the facts.— "Hamilton" (Hamilton): You are certainly . liable for the machine and if you cannot return it the liquidator can 'recover judgment against you for the fair value less commission. If you have no means, explain your position to the magistrate. However, the friend who sold the machine is liable to Indemnify you against the judgment. Why not endeavor 'to trace the machine, as the present holder can have no title? — "D.C." (Kingsland): .You cannot compel the council to do so. — "M.J." (Napier): You are liable for the full rates both before and after the borough water became available. You are also liable for the rubbish removal rate. — "A.D." (Lumsden) : You .should apply -for a re-hearing.' If that is not granted you will have to pay.— "Constant Reader" (Taumaruriui) : (1) The present wife can apply to the; court for a maintenance order. (2) If she were omitted from the will she could claim under the Family Protection Act— "M.E.G." (Dannevifke) : If the total income of herself and -her husband does not exceed £104 per annum she is entitled to the full pension.— "T.S.B." : (Ohakune): You should point out the trou> ble :to the local building inspector and get him to communicate with the owner. You are bound to : pay the rent, even if the water supply fails.-^---"Crushed" (Auckland) : Your employer iS liable. He must pay according "to law . whether the insurance company pay him or not. — "W.J." (Te Kawa): You are not bound to give fa .'month's notice. You are entitled to your back wages. If he does not l-eply -issue a summons,— "Puzzled" . (Hawkes Bay) : No.— "Worker" (Matamata) V There, is no fixed price;— " Anxious" (Hastings) : You ar« clearly, liable to pay compeh-

sation. It is unfortunate that you are not covered by insurance, but that fact does not affect your liability. You are liable to pay two -thirds of the boy's wages while he is incapacitated. —"Bill" (Hastings): As the stepmother is life tenant she will continue to draw the income during her life. The estate cannot be transferred to the Public Trustee without the consent of the present trustees. As the two children are now earning their own living it is too late for them to apply under the Family Protection Act.-— "X.Y.Z." (Waikato) : Although he has a worker's loan he is the owner of the section and so is liable for all rates. — "Cow Cockie" (Canterbury) : Without seeing a copy of the written statement it is impossible to say what your rights are. If the agreement: is as you state and if it is valid you cannot be ejected as long as he remains m possession. — "Constant Reader" (Linwood) : If your wife does not apply to have the decree made absolute within one month after due date you can apply and the fact that the costs are not "paid, m full will be no bar.— "Wager" (Melrose): Buses - have shown a loss, but not the trams. Cannot give you the exact figures.— "0.P.5." ( — ): There is no pension available. — "Sleeping" (Bay of Plenty) : It is quite reasonable. — "A.G.H." (Miramar): You cannot prevent their taking proceedings against you, but if a judgment summons is issued you can show v cause on the ground that you have not sufficient means to pay.— "G.H." (Hakataramea): Write to the registrar of births m the place you came from. About 10/.-. "Constant Reader" (Wellington): Write to the registrar of marriages of the place' where the marriage took place. About iO/-.-^VJV[.W." (Kaiappi): It entirely depends on the circumstances under which you left your husband. .. If you separated by mutual consent or . if you can show that although you left your husband he was guilty , of conduct such as to justify you m leaving him, then you are entitled to a divorce. If you have no money you must proceed m forma pauperis. \