the most important cases. 4. This is difficult to answer; perhaps it is best to read Snell once and Smith twice. 5. It is certainly advisable.—[ED. L. S. J.]

W. E. A.-April, 1885.-[ED. L. S. J.]

WARWICK VASE.-No such essay has yet appeared, and we cannot promise it. A solicitor of five years' standing, but not under, can pass Bar Final, and be called after one year. We do not know of any such book.- [ED. L. S. J.]

STUDENT.-Trustees would only have such a power if property devised to them in trust for sale, or they have power of sale under 22 & 23 Vict., c. 35, sec. 15.—[Ed. Ľ. S. J. ]

NOVICE. You are correct in the main; but we don't think anyone will be mislead.-[ED. L. S. J.]

LEX.-Write to the publishers; we do not know.-[ED. L. S. J.]

A. E. MORTON.-Thanks; the correction will be made in the next edition.-[ED. L. S. J.]

LEAM. (1.) Read the Act, and refer to Baldwin or Ringwood. See also our reviews this month. (2.) Yes, it will do.-[ED. L. S. J.]

Letters received from the following too late for insertion, and, if desired to be inserted next month, they must be repeated: "Inquirer," "Colebs," "Justinian."-ED. L. S.J.]

Law Students' Societies.

[Reports of, and information as to Law Students' Societies, throughout the kingdom, will be inserted as far as space will permit, and secretaries are invited to communicate.-One condensed report of the whole month's proceedings should be forwarded.-Communications should reach the office of this Journal, if possible, not later than the 24th of each month.]

BIRMINGHAM LAW STUDENTS' SOCIETY.

The 728th ordinary meeting of this Society was held at the Law Library, Bennett's Hill, on Tuesday, 16th October, J. Walford, Esq. in the chair, when the moot point discussed was: "Was the decision in the case of Talbot v. Frere, L. R., 9 Ch. Div., 568, that a mortgagee of personalty cannot tack subsequent debts by simple contract, correct?" Speakers in the affirmative--Messrs. Jeffrys, Brady, and Graham. Negative-Messrs. Martineau, Lewis, Cattell, and A. H. Coley. The chairman having summed up, put the question, which was decided in the negative.

LIVERPOOL LAW STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. The winter session of this association has now begun. On the 4th September, Mr. W. J. Sparrow, Barrister, commenced his usual course of lectures on Stephen's Commentaries. On Thursday evening, the 11th October, in the Law Association Rooms, Cork Street, Mr. F. W. Maitland, Barrister-at-Law, delivered the first of a course of lectures on "The Ownership and Possession of Movable Goods." These lectures are delivered in connection with the University College, Liverpool, and a fee of 10s. 6d. is charged for the course. On Monday evening, the 15th October, in the same place, the trial of the imaginary action of William Jerry versus Thomas Stone, took place. The proceedings began at 6 p.m., when Mr. W. J. Stewart, Barrister, took his seat upon the bench as judge, and the names of the jury having been called over, twelve were selected by ballot, and placed in the jury box. The proceedings, which lasted for about three hours, were listened to with great interest and attention by those present, numbering about 300, including the president (Mr. H. W.

The first general meeting of this society was held on the 2nd ult. The chair was taken by the president, R. S. Watson, Esq., LL.D., F.R.G.S. The minutes of the preliminary meeting having been read by the hon. sec. (Mr. J. A. S. Scott), and confirmed, the chairman delivered his inaugural address. The subject for debate, "Is it desirable to abolish actions for Breach of Promise of Marriage," was decided in the negative. Speakers-affirmative: Messrs. S. G. Ward and J. E. Miller. Negative: Messrs. J. A. Dixon, M.A., W. G. Robson, B.A., W. J. S. Scott, and T. Lambert. Three subsequent meetings have been held, but want of space prevents our reporting the proceedings.

PRESTON LAW STUDENTS' SOCIETY.

The 16th general meeting of the session was held on the 5th October last, Thomas Humber, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, in the chair. Six legal queries on abstruse points received consideration, after which the following case was argued : "A testator who died in 1880, by his will dated in 1879, made the following bequest: 'I give to A B an annuity of £100, to be paid to her quarterly out of the income of my estate free of duty, and without power to anticipate or encumber the same, and I give and bequeath my residuary real and personal estate to C D absolutely.' A B was married at the date of the will, and is still a married woman. She claims (1) that she is entitled to a perpetual annuity of £100, and (2) that her separate receipt is a sufficient discharge for the same. Can either of these contentions be maintained?" Messrs. H. A. E. Plant, J. Tomlinson, A. Cotman, and S. Davies, argued for the affirmative; and Messrs. J. J. Dallas, A. Bush, W. T. Smith, and W. Bramwell for the negative. The leaders on each side having replied, the chairman summed up the arguments, adduced pro. and con., and put the question to the meeting, and a vote for the annuitant was returned. SHEFFIELD DISTRICT LAW STUDENTS' SOCIETY.

The members of the above society held a mock trial in the large court of the Town Hall, Castle-street, Sheffield, on the evening of the 5th October last, as a commencement to the present session. The hall was crowded in every part. The case tried was one of Murder, in which Sir Edward Barton (Mr. J. H. Robinson) was charged with shooting his brother (Sir Harold Barton) on the morning of the 1st September. The "Judges" before whom the case was tried were Mr. J. Binney and Mr. Herbert Bramley. The counsel for the prosecution were Mr. W. F. Smith and Mr. A. Neal, who were instructed by Mr. J. B. Kesteven, as solicitor. For the defence there appeared Mr. T. Walter Hall and Mr. J. E. G. Sandford, instructed by Mr. W. A. Charles. The witnesses for the prosecution were Thomas Hare, head keeper (Mr. A. Dixon); Mary Hare, his daughter (Mr. J. W. Bromley); John Lancet Sawbones, F.A.R.C.E. (Mr. T. Broomhead), and police-constable Holdham (Mr. J. Cole). For the defence there were called Robert Partridge, under keeper (Mr. C. Booth), and the Rev. Jeremiah Meeke (Mr. J. C. Auty). The proceedings, which afforded considerable merriment and pleasure to the spectators, lasted about three hours, and the jury (of whom Mr. Herbert Hughes was foreman) ultimately returned a verdict of "Not Guilty." Mr. Claud Barker acted as clerk of arraigns; Mr. J. W. Stabler, as crier of the court; and Mr. Frederick A. Sarjeant, as private detective Sharpe, in charge of the prisoner.

PARTICULARLY notice the following:-1 & 2 Will. IV., c. 58 (Interpleader); 5 & 6 Vict., c. 69 (Perpetuation of Testimony); 13 & 14 Vict., c. 35 (Originating proceedings by Special Case); 18 & 19 Vict., c. 67 (Summary Procedure on Bills of Exchange); 21 & 22 Vict., c. 27 (Cairns' Act, as to awarding damages in Chancery); 25 & 26 Vict., c. 42, (Rolt's Act as to trying Questions of Fact in Chancery). The major part of the Common Law Procedure Acts, 1852, 1854, and 1860, are also repealed.

THE repealing of 13 & 14 Vict., c. 35, is very funny, as by the New Rules, Order XXXIV., rule 8, the procedure is specially reserved; still, no difficulty arises with regard to the matter, as the wording of the rule simply is that a special case may be stated as it used to be stated under that statute.

Also, with regard to the repeal of 5 & 6 Vict., c. 69, see now Order XXXVII., Rules 35 and 36, in substi tution.

THE last Intermediate Examination is much the same as most of these examinations, that is to say, the examiners shew themselves utterly incapable of distinguishing between the different class or nature of questions that should be asked at such an examination as compared with the Final.

SOME of the questions in the Conveyancing Paper at the last Final were, it is generally admitted, far too hard for any Pass Examination. Yet the number who have failed in the Examination is surprisingly small. We happen to know that a very far greater number failed in this paper, but it appears that the rule now is, that if a man gets half marks in the three essential subjects, as a whole, he passes, even though he may be under half marks in one, or even the two, other subjects, provided he is not below a certain standard. Hence these satisfactory results, for the Common Law was amazingly easy.

WE have had several enquiries about Mr. Uttley's "Hints to Candidates for the Intermediate." They commenced in April last, and will be concluded in February, or March next at latest. All these back numbers can be obtained from the Publishing Office of this Journal, 16, Cursitor Street, London.

THE first election of the Bar Committee will take place on the 6th inst. The Attorney-General and Solicitor-General are to be ex officio members, and there are to be 48 ordinary members. Considering that it is a sort of trades union society, a good deal of unnecessary fuss seems being made about it.

MR. JUSTICE FIELD sitting in chambers has come to a reasonable and proper decision on Order LXV., rule 12, as to judgments by default, and under Order XIV., in cases under £50, viz., that on nonappearance, the full costs are to be allowed, and under Order XIV., practically so also, only they are to be a fixed sum to obviate the expense of taxation, viz., £6. 10s. in town cases, and £7 in country cases.

ORDER LXV., rule 27, regulation 52, says counsel's fees must be vouched by their signatures. The Lord Chief Justice is reported to have announced in court, that though the signatures of junior counsel are to be necessary, in the case of Queen's Counsel, initials will be considered sufficient. This seems very much like a frivolous and petty distinction. If a man is above signing for his fees, it is a pity he has the opportunity of signing for any.

THE further essay by Mr. Callis on the practica portion of the subject of Patents will appear in next month's number.

THIS number concludes the fifth year of the existence of this journal. The usual index for the year will be given with next month's number.

Studquts' Casqs.

[Pressure on our space through the quantity of examination matter this month compels the omission of these cases. They will be recommenced in January in a new, and we think improved style, viz. taking the cases of the four preceding weeks from the Weekly Notes, Law Times, and Law Journal Notes, instead of waiting as we have hitherto usually done until fully reported. Thus the reader will get every month a selection of the most recent cases.-ED. L. S. J.]

HINTS TO CANDIDATES READING STEPHEN'S COMMENTARIES.

(Continued.)

By T. F. UTTLEY, Solicitor. Book V.-Of Civil Injuries. Chapter V-Of the Redress of Injuries by the Mere Act of the Parties.

NOTE that the redress of private wrongs is distributed into three several species: (i) that which is obtained by the mere act of the parties themselves; (ii) that which is effected by the mere act and operation of law; and (iii) that which arises from action in the courts.

First-of redress of private injuries by the mere act of the parties. This is of two sorts: I. That which arises from the act of the injured party only; and II. That which arises from the joint act of all the parties together. I. of this sort is : i. Defence of one's-self, or the mutual and reciprocal defence of such as stand in the relations of husband and wife, parent and child, master and servant. Here force can be repelled by force. ii. Recaption or reprisal, this is when a person is unlawfully deprived of his property, or his wife, child, or servant are detained, and he finds them again. The owner of the goods, or the husband, master, or parent, may claim and retake them, provided it be done without force or a breach of the peace. iii. As recaption is a remedy for an injury to personal property, so entry on lands is a remedy allowed, when another has taken possession of real property, without any right. This must be done in a peaceable manner, without any force. Note that no entry can be made on hereditaments incorporeal. iv. Abatement or removal of nuisance. Whatsoever unlawfully annoys or does damage to another is a nuisance, and it may be taken away or removed by party aggrieved, so that no riot or damage is committed in doing so. v. Distress for rent or for cattle damaging or trespassing upon another's land. Note, what things may be taken in distress, these include all things unless particularly protected or exempted. Bear in mind what these exceptions are, and remember the provisions of 34 & 35 Vict., c. 79, which gives protection to lodgers' goods from distress by superior landlords. Note that, the distress must be: (1) Taken in the day time, except in the case of cattle damage feasant; (2) entry must be made; but (3) peaceably; and (4) distraint must be for whole duty. With regard to the disposal, the things must be impounded. Note that a pound is either a pound overt, i.e., open overhead, or pound covert, i.e., close.

If the owner does not replevy within five days after distress taken, the distress may be appraised by two appraisers, and sold towards satisfaction of rent and charges, the overplus being rendered to owner. Note that to replevy is when a person who has been dis. trained upon for rent, or for cattle damage feasant, or for suit or service, applies to the county court, and has the distress returned into his possession upon giving security to try the right of taking it in an action of replevin, and engaging in the event of being unsuccessful to return distress into hands of distrainer. vi. Scizing of heriots. Here for heriot service lord may distrain as well as seize, but for heriot custom, he can only seize the identical thing itself and cannot distrain any other chattel.

II. Those injuries which arise from the joint act of all the parties together are:-i. Accord. Note that, accord is an agreement to make satisfaction, entered into between the party injuring and the party injured; which, when performed, is a bar to all actions upon the same account. Remember (1) that the action will not be taken away by mere accord without actual satisfaction; (2) that the taking a smaller sum in lieu of a greater sum of fixed or certain amount is not satisfaction; but (3) if anything except money be taken in lieu of a fixed sum of money, the action for the latter will be barred. ii. Arbitration, which is where the parties injuring and injured submit all matters in dispute, concerning any personal chattels, or personal wrong, to the judgment of two or more arbitrators who are to decide the controversy, or if they fail to agree it is referred to an umpire. The decision is in writing, and is called an award. It is conclusive and final, and upon an action or other proceeding brought to enforce it, no defence can be raised, unless in respect of some defect apparent on the face of the award itself; the rule being that any extrinsic objection must be taken in the shape of a substantive application to the court to set the award aside. Note 9 Will. III., c. 15; 3 & 4 Will. III., c. 42; and 17 & 18 Vict., c. 125.

Chapter II.-Of Redress by the Mere Operation of Law. I. By retainer. This is when a creditor is made an executor, in which case he has the right of retaining so much as will pay himself. But note (1) that the executor cannot retain his own debt in prejudice to those of a higher degree, nor of that of his co-executor in equal degree; (2) That an executor de son tort cannot retain; and (3) that the right of retainer exists in respect of legal assets only. II. By remitter. This is where he who has the right of entry in lands, but is out of possession, obtains afterwards the possession of the lands by some subsequent and defective title, in which case he is remitted to his ancient and more certain title.

Chapter III.-Of the Courts in general.

Note that, a court is defined to be a place wherein justice is judicially administered. justice is judicially administered. A court of justice is created, either (a) by Act of Parliament, or (b) by letters patent, or (c) subsists by prescription; in the two former cases the King's consent is expressly given, but in the latter it is implied. Note that, the courts may be inferior, or superior, some have jurisdiction at common law, and some in equity, and some in both; others have an ecclesiastical or maritime jurisdiction only, and in others these various jurisdictions combine. Note the distinction between courts of Record, and courts not of Record. In every court

there must be three constituent parts: (1) the actor, or plaintiff; (2) the reus, or defendant; and (3) the judex, or judicial power.

Chapter IV.-Of the Inferior Courts.

1. The Court Baron-this is a court incident to every manor in the kingdom, to be holden by the steward within the said manor. It is of two natures: (a) a customary court appertaining entirely to copyholders, and (b) a court of common law held before the freehold tenants who owe suit and service to the lord of the manor. But see now section 28 of 30 & 31 Vict., c. 142. 2. A Hundred Court. This is a larger court, Baron being held for the inhabitants of a particular hundred. See section 28 supra. 3. The Common Law County Court. This was incident to the jurisdiction of the sheriff of a county. It never ranked as a court of record, though until 1846 it might hold pleas of (a) debt or damages under the value of 40s., and (b) many real actions; and by virtue of a special writ of justicias entertain personal actions. This court has now been superseded by the modern county courts. 4. The County Courts. These were established in 1846, by 9 & 10 Vict., c. 95, which provided that county courts should be held once in every calendar month. The county court districts are grouped in unequal numbers into a variety of circuits, over each of which is a judge, and for each district there is a registrar and officers. Note, the provisions of the various County Court Acts, and particularly those of 30 & 31 Vict., c. 142. The county courts have jurisdiction for the recovery of small debts and demands, and such jurisdiction includes all actions where the debt, damage, or demand claimed is not more than £50. Note, however, that this jurisdiction does not extend (1) to enable land to be recovered (except where value or rent does not exceed £20 per annum); (2) to any action in which title is in question (unless value does not exceed above amount); nor (3) to any action in which the validity of any devise, bequest, or limitation under will or settlement is in dispute; nor (4) to an action for a malicious prosecution, libel, slander, seduction, or breach of promise of marriage, but note sec. 10 of 30 & 31 Vict., c. 142. By agree ment in writing of both parties, the jurisdiction of the county courts may embrace any action which may be brought in the High Court of Justice itself. Note that, the steps in a county court

are

(1) to enter a plaint in a book kept by registrar; (2) then follows a summons; (3) upon day named in summons, plaintiff appears to support his claim, and defendant to make his defence, otherwise plaintiff has judgment; (4) upon case being called on, and parties answering, judge proceeds in a summary way to try it, and gives judgment. Judge determines all cases as well of fact as of law, unless a jury is summoned, which may be done when amount claimed exceeds £5, or at judge's discretion on application of either party. 5) Judge at hearing may adjudge a sum of money to be paid by instalments, or otherwise; (6) if default made, execution may issue; (7) if debtor able to pay, but fails to do so, he may be committed to prison for six weeks; (8) the execution upon a judgment of one county court against debtor within district of another county court, may be effected by such latter court. Note the provisions of the Inferior Courts Judgments Extension Act, 1882, (45 & 46 Vict., c. 31); (9) judge may accede to application for new trial; and (10) an appeal lies, in certain cases, to the divisional court of the High

Court of Justice. Note over what equity matters the county court has (under 28 & 29 Vict., c. 99) now the powers and authority of the high court; also how this jurisdiction has been further developed with regard to admiralty matters by 31 & 33 Vict., c. 71, and 33 & 34 Vict.. c. 51; and with regard to the administration of the bankruptcy law, by 46 & 47 Vict., c. 52. 5. Some of the courts in the cities, boroughs, and corporations in the kingdom, are held by prescription, charter, or Act of Parliament. The chief of these are:-(1) the Court of Hustings, (2) the Lord Mayor's Court, and (3) the City of London (formerly called the Sheriff's') Court. On the subject of these courts, note 2 & 3 Vict., c. 27; 15 & 16 Vict, c. 54; 30 & 31 Vict., c. 142; the Borough and Local Courts Act, 1872, (35 & 36 Vict., c. 86); and the Municipal Corporations Act. 1882, (45 & 46 Vict., c. 50). From the borough and other local courts, there is an appeal to one of the divisional courts of the High Court of Justice. 6. Court of the Commissioners of Sewers. These Commissioners overlook the repairs of the banks and walls of the sea coast, and of navigable rivers, and cleanse such rivers and streams. They are courts of record, and can fine and imprison for contempt. They are subject to the discretionary coercion of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court. 7. The Court of the Stannaries of Cornwall and Devon, established for the administration of justice among the tinners, is a court of record, with a special jurisdiction held before a judge called the vice warden, from whom there is an appeal to the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Judicature. 8. The Courts of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. 9. The Ecclesiastical Courts. These consisted of (1) the Court of the Archdeacon; (2) the Consistory, or Bishop's Court; (3) the Provincial Court of the Archbishop, which in the province of York is termed the Chancery Court, and in the province of Canterbury, the Court of Arches; this latter court has also a branch called the Court of Peculiars. Note, the provisions of 37 & 38 Vict., c. 85; and also, that by various statutes, it is directed that all appeals from ecclesiastical courts are to be referred for decision to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The wrongs or injuries cognizable in the different ecclesiastical courts, are (1) subtraction, or withholding of tithes; (2) nonpayment of ecclesiastical dues to the clergy; (3) spoliation; (4) dilapidations; (5) neglect in repairing the church, churchyard, and the like; and (6) with respect to pews and suits. The course of procedure is, i., by citation, then, by ii., libel or allegation, then comes iii., defendant's answer, iv., proofs, v., defensive allegations, vi., proofs, vii., examination of witnesses by deposition or affidavit, viii.; judge then takes information, which is followed by ix., interlocutory decree or definite sentence, and x., an appeal lies. The ecclesiastical courts have power to pronounce, (a) suspension; (b) deprivation; or (c) excommunication. (To be continued.)

Traw Students' Societies.

[WE have received reports of proceedings at the following Societies, but are reluctantly compelled to omit them this month on account of the great pressure of other matter :Liverpool Law Students' Association, Wigan Law Students' Society, Birmingham Law Students' Society, Preston Law Students' Society.-ED. L. S. J.]

Reviews.

A Guide to the Legal Profession. Forming a practical Treatise on the various methods of entering either of its branches, together with a course of study, &c., &c. By J. HERBERT SLATER, of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. London J. Upcott Gill. 1884. (Price 78. 6d.) THIS book is both novel and useful in presenting a bird'seye view of the course of study for both branches of the profession, together with some questions and answers, and a great deal of useful practical information. Though not agreeing with the author on all points in which he tenders advice, we recognise his ability and general knowledge of what he is writing about, and we think students who follow out his ideas will not be going far wrong. Any one who, before entering on either branch of the profession, desires information to determine which branch it shall be, will find a great deal here that will assist him in making up his hesitating mind.

The Practice of Winding-up Companies. A concise practical Treatise upon the Law and Practice relating to the Windingup of Companies, with Forms, Precedents and Costs, &c. By ALFRED EMDEN, of the Inner Temple, Esq., Barristerat-Law, &c., &c. London: W. Clowes & Sons, Limited. 1883. (Price 17s. 6d.)

THIS book is what it purports to be, viz., a useful, concise, practical treatise. The student, who can make time to peruse it during the course of his studies, will find all he requires in its pages; so also for all general purposes will the practitioner. The treatise (irrespective of forms, &c.,) only occupies 248 pages. We can heartily recommend the work, on which great labour and care have evidently been expended.

A Concise Treatise on the Practice and Procedure in Chancery Actions under the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1883. By SYDNEY PEEL, of the Middle Temple, Esq., Barristerat-Law; 3rd edition. London: Stevens & Sons. 1883. (Price 8s. 6d.)

HAVING, in prior numbers, reviewed the two previous editions of this work, it is unnecessary to do more here than just refer to it, and to our last review in June, 1881. The new rules appear, on the whole, to have been carefully considered and dealt with, but most of our strictures made in review. ing the 2nd edition would seem to have equal force now, and we think the author might have improved his book by paying some attention to the shortcomings we there referred to.

A Manual of the Law of Mortgage of Real Estate, for the use of Students and Practitioners. By PHILIP FOSTER ALDRED, of Hertford College and Gray's Inn, Doctor of Civil Law. London: W. Maxwell & Son. 1883. (Price 7s.) WE like to speak favorable of any and every work when we can, but we always intend to review works sent to us in accordance with our sense of what is right. This work will be useless to the practitioner, and of but little use to the general run of students, but to Bar students when the examination is on "mortgages " it may be of some assistance towards obtaining an elementary knowledge of the subject. Admitted that the work consists of useful elementary notes, it is full of shortcomings directly one looks for anything out of the beaten track. Thus, in p. 32, as to the attornment clause in a mortgage, not a word as to the fact that such a clause is useless now since the Bills of Sale Act, 1882. Page 55, as to Sutton v. Sutton, is unintelligible, and shows gross carelessness, though not ignorance, as p. 137, no doubt, sets the matter right; as to consolidation, we call pp. 101, 102 confusion itself; p. 108 shows that the author either does not understand 40 & 41 Vict., c. 34, or else has an unfortunate knack of mis-leading his readers. We could go on multiplying instances of what we will call excessive carelessness, but what is the good? We cannot recommend the book, which we fear

will get no such laudation from any extraneous source as the author himself expresses in his preface. Landholding and the relation of Landlord and Tenant in various Countries. By C. D. FIELD, M.A., LL.D., of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law; and of Her Majesty's Bengal Civil Service. A judge of the High Court of Judicature at Fort William, in Bengal. Calcutta: Thacker, Spink & Co. London: W. Thacker & Co. 1883. Price £1 16s.)

THIS is a work rather out of the ordinary student's line, and one which must be read not for any direct purposes of examination, but because of interest in the subject, and a general thirst for knowledge. To have collected together so large and varied a knowledge of the Land Laws of different countries can only have been the result of lengthened research and experience, and it would be well if all our legislators, and intending legislators, would benefit by the information here afforded them, for we thoroughly agree with the author when he says, "The statesman and the legislator may learn much wisdom by investigating the effect of different systems of Land Law upon national progress and prosperity." We heartily commend the work, which ought to find a place in the libraries of all reading and thinking men. If one does not care to read the work through, it will often be very useful for reference.

WE have also received for review :

The Bankruptcy Act, 1883, with Notes and Introductory Chapter, &c. By THOMAS BRETT, LL.B. (London), B.A., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-law, &c., &c. London: Butterworths. 1883. (Price 12s. 6d.)

Correspondence, Queries, &c.

[These columns being open for free discussion on all points in any way relating to Law Students, the Editor does not hold himself responsible for any opinions or statements expressed. Correspondents must in all cases give their real name and address, though not for publication unless desired. We reserve to ourselves the right of refusing any letters, and where there are several answers to the like effect to the same query we endeavour to select the plainest and best for insertion. Correspondents are specially asked to aim at brevity, and when we receive more correspondence than we can possibly insert we give preference, in the absence of some special reasons, to letters received earliest. Letters on different subjects must be on separate sheets of paper.]

MARRIED WOMEN'S PROPERTY ACT, 1882.
(No. 1.)

To the Editor of the "Law Students' Journal." SIR,-In answer to Sidney T. James, I submit that A cannot alien her estate without a deed duly acknowledged under the 3 & 4 Will. IV., c. 74. I am of opinion, that the word "vested" in sec. 5 of the Married Women's Property Act, 1882, implies an estate which has never been contingent, and that it is used to show the difference between a complete estate and a contingent one.-Yours, &c., Stalybridge, 9th November, 1883. R. G. IVES.

[Answers also received from H. C. Warry, Bodmin, and H. Barber.-[ED. L. S. J.]

MARRIED WOMEN'S PROPERTY ACT, 1882.
(No. 2.)

To the Editor of the "Law Students' Journal.” SIR,-In answer to "Inquirer," I would submit that A will take under sec. 5 of the Married Women's Property Act, 1882, since she acquired her part of the premises absolutely in fee by a conveyance executed after January 1st, 1883. 1 don't think that her general interest over the whole of the premises, would be sufficient to make her title "accrue before the 5th section came into operation.Yours, &c., HENRY C. WARRY.

[Answer also received from Bodmin, who is of a different opinion; understand that it can be but a matter of opinion. -[ED. L. S.J.]