The Gazette 1912-13

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November, 1912.

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Coroners' Courts. A letter was read from a member drawing attention to the following resolution adopted upon 16th September by the Corpo.iation of Dublin :—" Resolved—That, in the opinion "of the Municipal Council, the claims of " Trade. Union officials to be allowed to " appear at Coroners' inquests and examine " witnesses, when the interests of their " members are involved, is a reasonable one ; " that we call upon the City Coroner to grant " the facilities asked for, provided that legal " representatives be also employed by such " Trades Unions at such inquests." The resolution further drew attention to a circular issued by the Lord Lieutenant in August, 1908, to all Coroners in Ireland dealing with representation of railway men at inquests. It was resolved that the thanks of the Council be expressed to the member for his letter. Illegal Conveyancing. The Council directed proceedings to be instituted under 27 Victoria, Cap. 8, against a non-professional person for drawing a deed for remuneration, the particulars of which were furnished by a country member. October 16th. Judgment Searches. A letter from a member upon the subject of judgment searches was referred to the Court and Offices Committee. Bankruptcy (England) Bill. Letters, in reply, from the Incorporated Society of Law Agents in Scotland, in reference to Clause 9 of this Bill, were read,

Meetings of the Council.

October 2nd. Mr. William Fry.

A LETTER was read from Mr. Fry requesting to be excused from attendance at Council Meetings during October and November, owing to absence from Ireland, and intimating that having been a member of the Council for • 27 years he had decided to retire, and accordingly would not seek re-election in November. It was resolved that a letter, in reply, be written to Mr. Fry expressing the deep regret of his colleagues at his decision not to seek re-election on the Council, and their keen appreciation of his valuable services to the profession and to the Society. President's Badge. A letter, in reply, was read from Ulster King of Arms conveying His Majesty's permission for the President for the time being to wear the Badge of the Society at Court functions. Bankruptcy (England) Bill. It was resolved that steps be taken against the passing in its present form of Clause 9 of this Bill, under the provisions of which, as introduced, a trader domiciled in Ireland or Scotland, who carries on business by an agent in England, would be subject to the jurisdiction of the English Bankruptcy Court in respect of debts contracted by his agent in England. It was decided to ask the co operation of the Incorporated Society of Law Agents in Scotland in this matter.