BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

NZ Truth, Issue 1206, 10 January 1929, Page 18

BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

"United" (Timaru): (1) The Act does not require it. (2) No.— "Para" (Mnamar): No.— "AIL" (Christchurch): It is impossible to say without full knowledge of the facts of the, case, but prima facie . he would hot be entitled to a divorce. — "Father" (Auckland) : She can petition. She can take pro.ceedings m Covma pauperis if she has no property. See a solicitor. — "Hard Up" (Invercargill): He can sue. You appear to have no defence. If he takes out a judgment summons, you can appear and state that you are unable to pay the amount.— "Constant Reader" (Auckland): Facts so obscUrely stated that opinion cannot bo given. — "C.H:H." (Lower Hutt) : That is the effect of the reduction.— -"Anxious" (Christchurch) : The receipts are good as evidence of the loan.-7-"Art" (Christchurch) : You can renounce', the contract and return any equipment received. You cannot, however, recover what you have -jUt. ready paid. — "W".8." (Rotorua) : The agreement is quite good and enforceable. You have a legal right to a renewal on the same terms. It follows therefore that the landlord cannot increase the rent if you take the re-newal.-r~"Pension" (Kilbirnie) : She is not entitled to the pension. — "B.B." (Wellington): You cannot prevent him from building the wall higher .than the original fence.— "Constant Reader" (Wellington) : ' Yes.— "Molly" (Stratford): The creditors will be entitled to both assets, if the wife acquired "them' before her discharge m bankruptcy,— "D.D.-Q." (KamoJ : It all depends on what your intention was when you "signed over," If you signed a transfer

of the property for the amount of the two mortgages you have prlma facie surrendered all interest. You may, however, be able to prove a case of mistake. Consult a solicitor. — "Fair Deal" (Otaki): The terms of the agreement must be looked at, but if there is no provision to the contrary the owner cannot dismiss anyone employed by the sharemilker or direct his work, nor can he insist on Ithe right of entry to the employee's hut. — "E.K." . (Morven) : It appears that your friend's advice is correct and that the matter could be remedied by a declaration made by your father. — "J.K." (Wellington): The father can make any provision he likes for his family by will. Apply to the Supreme Court Registry at Auckland for particulars of any will. If no will was left all the members of the family are entitled to ah equal share m the estate. — ."E.W.A.8." .(Christchurch) : You are entitled to claim damages for all loss incurred through, the contract boing cancelled, i.e., you can recover the profit you would have made if the contract, had been completed. — "Business" (Carterton) : (1) You are liable on the notes. (2) You are entitled to a full statement. . (3) Yes. — "Anxious" (Martinborough) : You should apply to the Child Welfare Department; — "Airman" (Gisborne) : You should consult the Internal Affairs Department m order, to ascertain their attitude tol your venture. No such bond is'necessary. — "H.H." (Kaiti Beach): You may apply to the magistrate for a rehearing.—"L.P." (City): You are entitled to apply for the pension. The furniture is not taken into account. — i