The Gazette 1967/71

Bar stating that they disapprove of this practice. Administratrix. Change of Solicitor The Council on a report from a Committee stated that where an administratrix in an intestacy matter refused to sell certain prop erty belonging to the estate and to distribute the assets in accordance with law to the next-of-kin and subsequently discharged member's retainer, member was entitled to inform the insurance company which issued the administration bond that his retainer had been discharged. Deprivation of legal services An English firm of solicitors acting on behalf of Irish clients resident in London wrote to the Society stating that their clients were unable to obtain the services of solicitors for the purpose of proceedings against an Irish solicitor in a case in which they wish to obtain possession of certain premises. On the facts appearing in the correspondence it appeared that there was a prima facie cause of action but that no local solicitor would act. The Council directed that the papers should be sent to the Hon. Secretary of an adjoining Bar Association with a view to obtaining the services of a solicitor who would accept instructions. The Council took the view that it was contrary to the best interests of the profession as well as the public in the case where a client has a genuine cause of action against a solicitor he should be deprived of legal services, if he is willing to instruct a the Council stated they viewed with concern the increase in the number of cases in which a solicitor acting for a builder furnishes a building agreement engrossed and ready for signature and refuses to consider or permit any alterations. The Council strongly dis approve of this practice as being contrary to the best interests of the public and pro fession. 28 solicitor on the usual conditions. Restrictive provisions in building Contracts On a report from a committee

treaty of property to which Section 23 of the Registration of Title Act 1964 applies should include therein provisions compelling the purchaser to accept a title less than sufficient to support an application by the purchaser for first registration with an absolute title unless it is made clear on the face of the document that the vendor is unable to do so. A note on this topic is printed in the current issue of the Gazette. Guinness & Mahon prize The Secretary submitted correspondence between Guinness & Mahon and the Society in which the company offered to make an annual award of about £50 per annum for proficiency at the Society's third law examination in the subject of tax law and commercial law. The Council instructed the Secretary to write to Messrs. Guinness & Mahon expressing their appreciation for this generous offer and accepting it. The Council referred the matter to the Court of Examiners with instructions to draw up the terms and conditions of the award. It was suggested that the first award be made in October 1970 on the results of the Autumn examinations. Builders' advertisements On a report of a committee the Council stated that they disapprove of an advertis- ment issued by a building development firm offering dwelling houses for sale for the sum of £7,500 net followed by the statement "all fees are included in this price". Counsel appearing in Court without solicitor A local bar association drew to the attention of the Society a case in which Counsel appeared in a local court apparently unaccompanied by a solicitor or any representative from the solicitor's office. The Council instructed the Secretary to take the matter up with the General Council of the