BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

NZ Truth, Issue 1209, 31 January 1929, Page 16

BRIEF REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS

"W.K." (Hastings): Up to £300. (2) £50.— " R.F." (Tariki): Wild cattle abound m the hinterland .of the provinces you mention. It is not illegal to shoot them, but possibly you \vould require the permission of ranch owners.~yWager" (Wellington): Napoleon was born at Ajaccio m Corsica and therefore was a Corsican under the French Flag.— "Advice" (Featherston) : (1) There . does not seem to be any ground on which you could get a separation., If you cannot agree- better have a separation by mutual consent. (2). You can only take proceedings for slander if you can prove that the words were spoken by this man., (3) About £1 Is. — "Insurance (Wellington) : You are required to state m the proposal form whether ydu ' are insured m any other office, and if ybu are the second office will probably, refuse to accept the risk.— "Old Reader" (Pip Pio) : You should exhibit a notice stating that all goods not called for within three months will be sold. You will then be quite' within your rights m selling. — ' "Anxious" -'(Hutt) : You are entitled to use the. assumed name for all purposes and you may-register the baby under it. — - "jEngineer" (Blenheim): There- is nothing to prevent it.—-"Ac-cess" (Pihama) : You can sue for restitution of : .conjugal' rights, but you will need to employ a. solicitor. You can claim custody ; of .the children. Fourteen days is the usual period allowed. Unless ybu have a. legal separation you will probably be liable for her debts.— -"p.H.V." (Te Awamutu): .Apply for.- a quotation to any Forwarding and Customs Agency. — "Pat" (South Dunedin) : The administrator of the estate can take ings. As husband you are entitled to administer your wife's estate.— "ln T terested". (— — ) : She was executed.— "Mother of . Three" (Petone) : No.— ■? "Old Shearer" (Ashburton): None so

far reported. — "A.W." (Hastings) : You are not entitled to any compensation unless your illness was due to an accident m the com -:e of your employment. — "W/r.K." (Wanganui): (1) 25 years. (2) 65.— " R.M." (Pahiatua) : They are not liable for the payment of the debts. They may force you to return' home 1 if you are unable to support yourself.— "Softy" (Auckland): (1) The marriage is legal. (2) About £20. to £30.— "Worried" (Palmerston North) : (1) They can . sue you for the whole amount. (2) You: do not appear to have any case.— "A.B.C." (Taumarunui): No definite answer can be given on your letter, but you should consult a solicitor, and if you have sufficient grounds, you should apply for separation and maintenance orders. — "Inquirer" (Christchurch) : There is nothing you can do pending the action. The cost cannot be 'estimated, but will probably be considera.ble.— "Dirty" (Wellington): You can commence an action against the man for damages.for failure to carry, out the agreement or after notice you can have the work done yourself and sue him for the price. — "Portrait" (Waipukurau) : Refuse to take the portrait. The; agreement is yoid.T— "Capt." (Morton Junction) : This agreement is void! Refuse to pay for it. The company will not sue. Their attitude 'is . merely bluff. — "October 17" (Christchurch) : Your ; best course js merely to inform her m writing that you will .not countenance any further meddling ih'your affairs. It is not worth your while to go to law on the matter.—"Constant Reader" . (Southland): Ybu are bound to cut the gorse jto the centre of the road.— "Ever Been Had" (Greymouth): You were entitled to at least pneV week's notice.-^— "Destitute" (Wellington) : Apply to the Justice Department, Wellington, for information. ■'