The Gazette 1958-61

Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, U.S.A., and the West Indies attended, and many members of the Society were included in the Irish Delegation. The theme of the Congress was "The new State in International Law", and papers were delivered on "Reciprocity in International Procedural Law" by Dr. Nagel (Bremen), "Ireland's Commonwealth Evolution" by Hon. Mr. Justice O'Dalaigh, "International Treaties and State Succession" by Dr. Herndl (Austria), "The legal validity of State independence forcibly acquired" by Mr. Hunnings (London), "The African States of the French Community" by M. Vignes (France), "Temporary Succession of States" by Dr. Ehler (Dublin), and "Legal problems confronting Israel" by Prof. Vitta (Florence); Dr. Nahlik (Poland) gave an admirable summary of all the papers at the last session. Amongst numerous social functions attended by the Delegates during the week, a lunch was given by Mr. R. A. Walker, President, on behalf of the Society, in the Zoological gardens on Monday 24th April; the foreign delegates appreciated very much the hospi tality shown to them, as a result of an elaborate programme prepared by the Irish Organising Committee under the Presidency of the Hon. Mr. Justice O'Dalaigh, and the Chairmanship of Mr. Temple Lang. The full proceedings of the Congress will be published in the 1962 Yearbook of the Association, which will only be available in December 1962. AUCTIONEERS AND HOUSE AGENTS ACT, 1947 A case has been brought to the notice of the Society in which a member on behalf of a client who suffered loss through the default of an auctioneer, instituted proceedings against the insurance company, named in the bond, on foot of a judgment in the High Court against the auctioneer, to obtain payment of the amount of the judgment against the insurance company. The plaintiff was met with the defence that as the auctioneer did not hold a licence at the time when he received the money due to the plaintiff, he was not a licensed auctioneer at the material time and the insurance company was not obliged to meet the claim under the terms of the bond. Member has been advised by counsel that the defence put forward by the insurance company may succeed, the information is published as being of interest to members who may be instructed by clients to proceed for recovery of claims against insurance companies. It would be advisable in such cases before instituting proceedings to ascertain that an auctioneer's licence was in force on the material date. 99

Members had each a better second nine; he secured, however, the Runner-up prize. The Veterans' Prize and Cup was won by Mr. D. P. Shaw. At the Dinner which followed the Society had the honour of entertaining as its Guests the President of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland, Mr. Ralph J. Walker, the Captain of Woodbrook Golf Club, Mr. Scan O'Farrell, and a former Captain and Hon. Secretary of Woodbrook Golf Club, Mr. William O'Dwyer. The toast of the Captain of the Society was proposed by Mr. W. A. Tormey and Mr. Neary suitably replied. Mr. D. P. Shaw thanked the Captain, Committee and Members of Woodbrook Golf Club for the wonderful facilities afforded to the Society during the day. The President, Mr. Ralph J. Walker, thanked the Captain and Members for inviting him and asked the members to attend the forthcoming half-yearly Meeting of the Law Society in Galway. Mr. T. Desmond McLoughlin contiibuted very much to the success of the evening by his pleasant piano playing and Messrs. Con Lehane and James J. O'Connor (Dublin) also entertained. PRIZE-WINNERS Captain's Prize and Incorporated Law Society's Challenge Cup. Winner: E. J. Dillon (8) i down after tie. Runner-up: David Bell. St. Patrick's Plate. Winner: M. S. Matthews (u) i down. Runner-up: John Maher (9) 2 down. Veterans' Cup. Winner: D. P. Shaw (8) 3 down. Runner-up: T. F. McKeever (12) 4 down. Best First Nine Holes. Winner: Kevin Burke (14) i up. Best Second Nine Holes. Winner: W. A. Tormey (i i) i down. Competitor resident more than 30 miles from Woodbrook. Winner: J. C. Griffin (15). Best of Three Cards drawn by Lot. Winner: D. Reilly (u). ASSOCIATION OF ATTENDEES AND ALUMNI OF THE HAGUE ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW The Thirteenth Annual Congress of this Association was held, by permission of the Council, in the Library of the Incorporated Law Society, Four Courts, Dublin from Monday 24th to Saturday 29th April. About 40 delegates from Austria, Britain, Chile, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Italy,