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such a programme to be effective, should be on a bi-lateral basis. The practical approach is through our Member Organizations. A number of national bar associations have established committees to investigate the possibilities of such a programme, and in a few instances have put a plan into operation At the Council Meeting in Ankara the Secretary Genera] was directed to communicate with Mem ber Organisations and request them to name a representative of their bar association to act as liaison for this programme and to be responsible for local arrangements. Accordingly, it would be appreciated if our Member Organizations will appoint an individual lawyer representative and advise the Secretary General in New York and the Director-General Sir Thomas Lund, at the office in London—14 Waterloo Place, London S.W.I.—of the name of their representative. This programme is an interesting and effective means of accomplishing one of the basic aims of the IBA, and the full support of our Member Organizations is urgently requested. Sincerely yours, GERALD J. McMAHON, Secretary General. Assistant Solicitor wanted for established Dublin Office. Probate and Administration experience desirable. Salary commensurate with experience. Partnership prospects for suitable applicant. Box No. A 273. REGISTER C For sale a number of deed boxes, various sizes, surplus to advertiser's requirements. Box No. C. 196. Estate Michael O'Sullivan late of " The Hollies," Caragh Lake, Co. Kerry, Pensioner, Deceased, who died on the 14th January 1970. Deceased was a patient at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, between ia.th June 1964 and 22nd August 1964. Will any Solicitor having know ledge as to the whereabout of any will made by the above named deceased, please communicate with the undersigned Solicitor for the next of kin—William A. Crowley, Scl'citor, Killorglin, County Kerry. Daniel Miynihan, D:ceased. The above died in St. Patricks 'Hospital, James' Street, Dublin, on the i8th September 1969, where he had been a patient for a number of years. His previous address and which he also used in recent times was c/o Mrs. Maguire 163 Inrhicore Road, Dublin 8. He was a bachelor and a retired Railwav Inspector from the main Dublin-'Tralee line. He also lived in Cork city, Mallow and Tralee. Anyone wh" knows of the Deceased having made a THE REGISTRY REGISTER A

amended, because we feel here, and many of our Pro fessional brethren feel the same, that this is a very onerous paragraph and a very unfair paragraph so far as the Purchaser is concerned. I shall be obliged if you will let me hear from you as soon as convenient.

A LIMERICK MEMBER

3rd February 1970.

Dear Sir,

I have your letter of January 2yth en the subject of paragraph 26 of the Society's contract for sale by private tie:.ty. A similar provision appears at paragraph 28 of the general conditions of sale by public auction. This matter was carefully considered by Mr. C. F. Matheson S.C., conveyancing Counsel and by the committee which finally approved of the conditions. These clauses were considered absolutely essential in the interests of the vendor who has no information whatever as to the nationality or status of a purchaser. The purchaser whether by private treaty or public auction must know h's own legal position and he should not sign the contract or bid at the auction unless he is satisfied that he will be in a position to have the property effectually vested in himself. This is for himself and hs legal advisers—not for the vendor. Consider the ultimate position if this clause were omitted. A foreigner signs a contract or bids at an auction without disclosing the position. He finds he cannot obtain consent from the Land Commission and refuses to com plete. Counsel has advised that he might be entitled to refuse en the ground of frustration of the contract. In any event the vendor instead of his purchase money would be faced with a law suit. Counsel advises that the vendor's solicitor who allowed his client to get into this position might be held responsible in negligence. I hope this explanation will satisfy your members but if you have any further observations I shall be glad to receive them. Yours faithfully, ERIC A. PLUNKETT, Secretary. INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS : 501 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017 Circular to Member Organisations: Re: LAWYER EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Our Council has previously approved in principle a Lawyer Exchange Programme designed to assist lawyers who wish to spend some period of time in another country for the purpose of familiarization with the language, customs, and practice of law in that country. From past experience it seems that

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