A LAWYER IN A LEGAL FIX.
The standing joke against lawyers (based by the way on|prety well established facts) that they cannot draw up a legal document for themselves without blunderiog, has received further confirmation in the colonies. It is notorious that one of the most illustrious judges who ever adorned the English bench drew hit own will in such a clumsy unprofessional manner that probate of it was refused by the Court, A similar instance occurred at the commencement of this month io AdeU aide, the leading part being played by his Honor Mr Justice Bouccaut. In March, 1884, the learned jndge executed a marriage settlement, conferring a life interest in a certain estate on his wile. He, however, omitted the very important elauie— providing for the remainder going over to himself in the event of his surviving her. The omission recently came to light, and His Honor applied to the Court for leave to rectify the settlement, the only opposition offered being on behalf of the ehriIdren. After lengthy argument, the application was granted. . The fact, however, should act as a warning to Judges about to marry.
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Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5202, 30 September 1885, Page 2
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189A LAWYER IN A LEGAL FIX. Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5202, 30 September 1885, Page 2
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