A SMART LAWYER
A gentleman dying left all his (.slates to a monastery on condition that, on the return of'his only son. who was then abroad, the worthy fathers should givr- him whatever "they should choose." When the son came home he went to the monastery, and received hut a smiil 'hare the wise monks choosing to keep the greatest part for theni-clvc-. Ihe young man consulted his friends, and all agreed that there was no remedy. M last a barrisler to whom he Happened to mention the case advised linn !„ ~„■ the mona-tery. and promised o „., in his ease The ..oulleinan Followed this adviee. and Hie suit terminated It, Ids favour through the management ut the advocate, who grounded Ins plea upon this reasoning. •■The testator." said the ingeniou- . i-i-re-trr. "has left his son that share ef the e-iate which the monks should ~,„„„.■: ,|,esH are the express words of Ihe ..ill Vow. it is plain what pa.l tie-.- have elio.en I'V What they keep' for'them.ehc. Mv client, then stands „„„„ the words of the will. 'Eel me have' savs he 'the nart they have cboscn, and I am satisfied.-"
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 234, 26 September 1908, Page 4
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188A SMART LAWYER Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 234, 26 September 1908, Page 4
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