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CONNOLLY v. THE SHIRE OF BEECHWORTH2 VLR (Eq) 1

MOLESWORTH, J.·1 Feb 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity17p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Beechworth Waterworks Act, 1860"Water rights under permit — Inchoate contract — Contract of corporation not under seal — Acquiescence — Specific performance — Mandatory injunction — Secondary evidence of plan deposited in pursuance of Standing Orders of Assembly.

PINNOCK v. HULL2 VLR (Eq) 18

MOLESWORTH, J.·24 Feb 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity8p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Administration suitUnlimited company — Deceased shareholder — Distribution of assets — Liability of executors — "Statute of Trusts 1864" (No. 234), s. 60 — Advertisement.

NEWEY v. THE GARDEN GULLY CO.2 VLR (Eq) 26

MOLESWORTH, J.·13 Mar 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Appeal to Privy CouncilSecurity — Costs of Application — Discretion of the Court.

WEBB v. WERE2 VLR (Eq) 28

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 Apr 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity16p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Sale of public reservePrivate rights — Highway — Injunction — User — Dedication to public — Promenade — Esplanade — Demurrer — Multifariousness.

CLARKE v. WERE2 VLR (Eq) 43

MR. JUSTICE MOLESWORTH made an order giving leave to serve the defendant out of the jurisdiction; answer to be within three months of service, and service to be verified before a Commissioner of the Supreme Court, in England.·27 Apr 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

PracticeDefendant out of jurisdiction — Agent — Substituted service — Notice of motion.

BOARD OF LAND AND WORKS v. ECROYD2 VLR (Eq) 45

STEPHEN, J.·8 May 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Equitable assignmentGovernment "H" order — Notice — "Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), s. 68, subs. 5 — Order and disposition clause.

IN RE PENNINGTON2 VLR (Eq) 49

FELLOWS, J.·13 May 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity15p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

InfantGuardian — Scheme — Religious impressions — Master's report — Exceptions — Appeal — Report set aside — Reference back to Master.

MICHAELIS v. COONEY2 VLR (Eq) 63

MOLESWORTH, J.·8 Jun 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity8p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AdministrationCreditor's suit — Decree — Second suit — Stay of proceedings.

IN RE BAYLDON2 VLR (Eq) 70

MOLESWORTH, J.·15 Jun 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

LunaticAppointment of guardian — Continuing the lunatic's business — Lunacy Statute (No. 309), sec. 149.

Semble,that the Court has no authority to permit the guardian of a lunatic to continue the business of the latter.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND2 VLR (Eq) 71

MOLESWORTH, J.·29 Jun 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

TrusteesAttorney under power — Recognition by Master.

IN RE COGNAC CO.2 VLR (Eq) 73

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Jul 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), sched. vii., subsecs. 6, 7Order to wind up — Omission to advertise — Post-dating order.

DRYDEN v. DRYDEN2 VLR (Eq) 74

MOLESWORTH, J.·24 Jul 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity12p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AdministrationDecree in ecclesiastical suit — Death in 1867 — Accounts of real and personal estate — Release — Statute of Limitations — Tasmanian law — Judicial notice.

LEARMONTH v. BAILEY2 VLR (Eq) 85

MOLESWORTH, J.·24 Jul 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity16p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Equity Practice Statute" (No. 242), s. 6Supreme Court Rules, cap. vi. r. 32 — Order of Full Court — Impounding proceeds — Verdict of jury — Power of primary judge to rescind order of Full Court — Stay of proceedings — Setting cause down for evidence after verdict.

KING v. FULTON2 VLR (Eq) 100

MOLESWORTH, J.·28 Jul 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity6p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Friendly Societies Statute 1865" (No. 254), sec. 16Rules — Removal of trustees — Notice — Special meeting duly convened.

IN RE M’KAY2 VLR (Eq) 105

MOLESWORTH, J.·27 Jul 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Statute of Trusts 1864" (No. 234), sec. 61Petition by trustees — Construction of will — Form of petition.

LEWIS v. LEVY2 VLR (Eq) 110

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Jul 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity6p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MortgageExecutors of Mortgagee — Part payment to, and reduction of interest by, one executor after mortgage due — Verbal bargain.

THE ABERFELDIE GOLD MINING CO. v. WALTERS2 VLR (Eq) 116

MOLESWORTH, J.·7 Aug 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"The Mining Companies Statute 1871" (No. 409), secs. 41, 42Rules — Special meeting — Notice — Removal of directors — Payment of calls, &c. — Power to vote.

WESTON v. HEMMONS2 VLR (Eq) 121

MOLESWORTH, J.·10 Aug 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity8p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

InjunctionSecret invention — Patent medicine — Trade mark.

ATKINSON v. SLACK2 VLR (Eq) 128

THE CHIEF JUSTICE:·1 Sept 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity9p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MortgageAssignment — Pretended Sale — Redemption — Accounts — Improvements by Mortgagee — Insolvency — Purchase from official assignee — Laches — Champerty.

IN RE BURNS2 VLR (Eq) 136

MOLESWORTH, J.·5 Sept 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Lunacy Statute" (No. 309), secs. 74, 83Inquiry as to lunacy — Petition by creditor.

THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. THE SHIRE OF HAMPDEN2 VLR (Eq) 138

MOLESWORTH, FELLOWS, STEPHEN, JJ.·26 Sept 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity15p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), ss. 254-269Rateable property — Alteration of valuation by Council — Illegal rate — Injunction.

DRYDEN v. DRYDEN2 VLR (Eq) 153

STAWELL, C.J.·29 Sept 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AdministrationDecree in ecclesiastical suit — Accounts of real and personal estate — Release — Statute of Limitations — Inquiry in Master's office.

IN RE HALL2 VLR (Eq) 156

MOLESWORTH, J.·2 Oct 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Real Property Statute 1864" (No. 213), secs. 79, 80, 104, 106Petition — Will — Settlement — Building leases.

ROSS v. BLACKHAM2 VLR (Eq) 159

MOLESWORTH, J.·2 Oct 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity7p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MortgageEquitable Assignment — After-acquired property — Bonded certificates-Notice — Liability of warehouse-keeper.

THE SHAMROCK COY. v. FARNSWORTH2 VLR (Eq) 165

MOLESWORTH, J.·13 Oct 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Mining Statute 1865" (No. 291), secs. 13, 24Mining lease, comprising road abutting on alienated land — Right of owner ad medium filum — "Transfer of Land Statute" — Conclusiveness of certificate of title not produced.

IN RE WEIR2 VLR (Eq) 168

MOLESWORTH, J.·25 Oct 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Statute of Trusts 1864" (No. 234), secs. 61, 62, 66, 69, 102Advice and direction — Investment of proceeds of sale of real estate, where settlement is silent.

IN RE MAHE2 VLR (Eq) 171

MOLESWORTH, J.·2 Nov 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Statute of Trusts 1864" (No. 234), sec. 61Petition — Advice and direction — Construction of will — Materials for litigation.

BROOMFIELD v. SUMMERFIELD2 VLR (Eq) 174

MOLESWORTH, J.·30 Oct 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity6p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Construction of willDeath of devisee during life of testator — Meaning of "share."

CHAMBERS v. CHAMBERS2 VLR (Eq) 179

MOLESWORTH, FELLOWS, STEPHEN, JJ.·18 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity10p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Land Act 1869" (No. 360), secs. 20, 21License — Partnership — Illegal agreement.

LE ROY v. HERRENSCHMIDT2 VLR (Eq) 189

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity8p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

PartnershipVerbal agreement — Duration — Uncertainty — Public policy — Accounts — No prayer for dissolution.

CUNNINGHAM v. GUNDRY2 VLR (Eq) 197

MOLESWORTH, J.·18 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity7p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Specific performanceSale of land — Uncertainty of agreement — Possession — Transfer of Land Statute (No. 301), secs. 49, 50.

IN RE SLACK2 VLR (Eq) 204

MOLESWORTH, J.·4 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Contempt of court in Master's officeReport by Master — Certificate — Affidavits in support of certificate — Service.

THE UNITED HAND IN HAND AND BAND OF HOPE COY. v. THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA2 VLR (Eq) 206

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity16p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Mining CompanyActs Nos. 228, 409 — Validity of Mortgage — Act No. 301, sec. 106 — Redemption suit — Sham execution and sale — Purchaser — Winding-up order.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. THE SHIRE OF HAMPDEN2 VLR (Eq) 221

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Shire councilIllegal act — Individual councillors — Parties — Costs of relator.

BRYANT v. SAUNDERS2 VLR (Eq) 224

MOLESWORTH, J.·11 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Mortgage of mining sharesRedemption suit — Neglect to assert claim — Once a mortgage, always a mortgage — Costs.

LEARMONTH v. BAILEY2 VLR (Eq) 228

MOLESWORTH, J.·14 Dec 1876·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity18p·Vol 2 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Principal and agentSub-purchase by agent for sale — Practice — Finding of jury on issues of fact — Costs of abortive trial — Setting cause down for further evidence.