ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24419, 3 October 1940, Page 8

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of corre- * spondents. “ Vested Interest.”—A person in such a predicament is advised to place the facts before the Minister of Finance (Mr Nash). "Inquirer.” Wakari.—lt would be wise to abide by the advice of the doctor in such a matter. 0.K., Tuapeka Mouth. —A pipe not less than Sin or more than 9in in diameter would be required for the pump. There would be loss of efficiency with a smaller pipe. " Inquirer.” Waiwera.—lt is not only usual but. in most cases, necessary that the headmaster should attend school committee meetings so that he may provide information with respect to the activities of the school. "Anxious Biddy,” Otago.—Unless they are specifically included in the sale the articles which you mention, if attached by screws, are not legally permanent fittings and may be removed before possession is taken of the property by the purchaser. An article attached by nails is. however, a fixture and may not be removed. Plants may not be removed from the garden without the permission of the purchaser. "Curious.” Balclutha. —(I) The owner of the car should pay for the warrant of fitness. (2) The matter of the payment of the nominal fee for the correction of the owner’s surname is best left to a settlement between the parties epneerned. (3) If the husband dies intestate the house and effects normally remain in the possession of the wife and family, but in the event of his insolvency the property might have to be sold to satisfy claims on the estate. “ Wondering,” Palmerston.—There is - no law that compels a man to make an allowance to his wife for the purchase of clothes or for any Other purpose. In a case of hardship the Society for the Protection of Women and Children might be consulted. Its office is in the Security Buildings. Stuart street, Dunedin.