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GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 1

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

OSBORNE v. OSBORNE6 VLR (Eq) 3

MOLESWORTH, J.·19 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

InfantsMaintenance — Allowance by will disproportionate to ultimate fortune — Increase by Court.

MERRY v. THE QUEEN6 VLR (Eq) 7

MOLESWORTH, J.·25 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity10p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Petition and billDemurrer — Parties — Want of equity.

URQUHART v. M’PHERSON6 VLR (Eq) 17

MOLESWORTH, J.·4 Mar 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity7p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

DemurrerFraud — Statute of Limitations — Partnership.

THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. PRESIDENT &c. OF THE SHIRE OF WIMMERA6 VLR (Eq) 24

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity7p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Local Government Act 1874" (No. 506), secs. 252, 260, 306, 342, 519Shire — Proposed Works — Contract — Estimate — Reference to Minister to settle disputes — Concurrent remedy — Injunction ex parte — Omission to state material fact.

GIBBS v. GIBBS6 VLR (Eq) 30

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Administration suitWill giving discretion to trustees to invest — Investment after decree.

SLACK v. ATKINSON6 VLR (Eq) 32

MOLESWORTH, J.·26 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Writ of assistanceWrit of habere — Lapse of time — Recognition of tenancy — Supreme Court Rules, Ch. VI., rr. 40, 43, 44, 47.

IN RE ELLIS’S TRUSTS6 VLR (Eq) 35

MOLESWORTH, J.·8 Mar 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Petition for adviceWill — Gift over — Forfeiture.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 36

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 37

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. PIE6 VLR (Eq) 38

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Mar 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity8p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

13 Eliz. c. 5Transfer of Land Statute, ss. 49, 50 — Fraudulent conveyance to defeat creditors — Purchaser for value — Notice — Parties — Equitable mortgagee of purchaser — Registration of judgment.

HUTCHISON v. HUTCHISON6 VLR (Eq) 44

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Mar 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AdministrationHusband and wife — Loan by wife to husband — Separate estate.

ENGLAND v. MOORE6 VLR (Eq) 48

MOLESWORTH, BARRY and STEPHEN, JJ.·22 Apr 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity9p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Insolvency Statute 1871, secs. 62, 65, 75, 150Liquidation by arrangement — Parties — Order on further directions — Irregularity — Attachment — Order directing payment of debt and costs, made after liquidation entered into.

MACARTNEY v. KESTERSON6 VLR (Eq) 56

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Real Property Statute 1864, sec. 150Will — Construction — Payment of mortgage debts out of general personal estate.

UNITED HAND-IN-HAND AND BAND OF HOPE COY. v. THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA6 VLR (Eq) 60

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity9p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Mortgage of mining leaseMortgagee in possession — Forfeiture of lease — Injury to mortgaged premises.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 69

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

IN RE BULL6 VLR (Eq) 70

MOLESWORTH, J.·11 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

The Lunacy Statute, secs. 75, 83Lunatic — Consent of, to commission — Carrying on business by committee.

IN THE ESTATE OF FISHER6 VLR (Eq) 73

Upon this day the Court made the order as sought.·19 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

TrusteeAppointment of new trustees — Breach of trust by former trustee — Increase of number.

IN RE CAMERON6 VLR (Eq) 74

MOLESWORTH, J.·19 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Fund in CourtInfants — Investment — Payment of income to father.

GRAHAM v. GIBSON6 VLR (Eq) 75

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

PracticeDefault in filing accounts — Four-day order — Costs — Form.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 77

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

WISEMAN v. KILDAHL6 VLR (Eq) 78

MOLESWORTH, J.·3 Jun 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

WillConstruction — Bequest for erecting monument and keeping grave in repair — Trust for sale — Application of proceeds — Sale by executors after decree — Practice — Sale under direction of Court, not before hearing on further directions.

WHITE v. HODDLE6 VLR (Eq) 82

MOLESWORTH, J.·28 May 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity14p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

EvidenceLunatic — Competency — Voir dire — Admissibility of evidence — Practice — Return of commission — Parties — Issues.

IN THE WILL OF CROSBY6 VLR (Eq) 96

MOLESWORTH, J.·8 Jun 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

WillDirection for sale of real estate — Vendor not designated — Appointment of new trustee — Surviving executor — Devolution of trust estate — Petitioners out of jurisdiction — Evidence of concurrence.

IN THE SETTLEMENT OF WILLS6 VLR (Eq) 99

MOLESWORTH, J.·14 Jun 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

TrusteeNew appointment — Absent trustee — Power to lease — Contract.

IN RE M’WHAE’S ESTATE6 VLR (Eq) 100

MOLESWORTH, J.·1 Jan 1906·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

InfantsMaintenance and education — Reference to Master — Report fixing amount — Increase of allowance.

WARREN v. PERREY6 VLR (Eq) 103

MOLESWORTH, J.·17 Jun 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Appeal from County CourtDecree for specific performance — Right to set off mortgage against purchase-money — Substantive proceedings necessary.

IN RE CHAMBERS6 VLR (Eq) 107

MOLESWORTH, J.·15 Jul 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Lunacy Statute, secs. 149, 154Lunatic patient — Inquiry — Appointment of guardian — Sale of estate to pay debts — Costs — Discharge of guardian — Evidence of recovery of lunatic.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 110

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

BANK OF VICTORIA v. RAWLING6 VLR (Eq) 111

MOLESWORTH, J.·2 Jul 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity9p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Banker's lienPartnership — Administratrix of deceased partner — Costs — Relief — Multifariousness — Purchase in name of infant son — Transfer of Land Statute, ss. 47-50 — Practice — Undefended suit — Affidavit by officer of bank.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 120

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

JOHNSON v. DONALDSON6 VLR (Eq) 121

MOLESWORTH, J.·8 Jul 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MistakeFraud — Lease — Option of renewal — Renewed lease upon terms of original lease — Rectification.

IN RE BOWMAN’S TRUSTS6 VLR (Eq) 124

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Jul 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Statute of Trusts 1864," secs. 3, 61, 77, 81Construction — Meaning of "Trustee" in sec. 77 — Administrator — Practice — Opinion of Court — Costs out of infants' shares.

SHIELS v. DRYSDALE6 VLR (Eq) 126

MOLESWORTH, J.·15 Jul 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity6p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), secs. 31, 55, 60, 70Rules of the Court of Insolvency, r. 67, form 42 — Insolvency — Order absolute — Impossible date — Parol evidence — Trustee in Insolvency — Order confirming election conclusive — Contract — Uncertainty — Pleading in Equity — Parties — Husband and wife — Costs.

OSBORNE v. OSBORNE6 VLR (Eq) 132

MOLESWORTH, J.·15 Jul 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

WillConstruction — Provisions for maintenance — Substituted and not cumulative provisions.

THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. LANSELL6 VLR (Eq) 134

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Aug 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity6p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MineOrder for inspection — Alleged encroachment — Motion for attachment — Obstacles presented by defendant to order being availed of.

MURPHY v. MITCHELL6 VLR (Eq) 140

MOLESWORTH, J.·10 Aug 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MortgageRedemption suit — Costs — Practice in Equity — Further directions — Affidavit.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 143

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

FILLER v. STEPHENS6 VLR (Eq) 144

MOLESWORTH, J.·19 Aug 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AttachmentNon-compliance with decree.

IN RE PROVINCIAL AND SUBURBAN BANK6 VLR (Eq) 145

MOLESWORTH, J.·30 Aug 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), secs. 7, 11, 24"The Banks and Currency Statute 1864" (No. 194), secs. 5, 6 — Joint Stock Company — Winding-up — Capital — Shareholder — Liability — Bank — Quarterly returns.

EVANS v. THE QUEEN6 VLR (Eq) 150

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Aug 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity10p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"The Land Act 1869" (No. 360), secs. 18, 20, 21, 22Licensee — Right to lease — Selection as agent or trustee — Fraud — Certificate of compliance — Cancellation by Board — Forfeiture — Waiver — Acceptance of rent.

PLUMMER v. HOOD6 VLR (Eq) 159

MOLESWORTH, J.·31 Aug 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

WillConstruction — Words of limitation — Lapse.

PUNCH v. PUNCH6 VLR (Eq) 161

MOLESWORTH, J.·10 Sept 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Practice in EquityAdministration suit — Payment out of Court — Service of notice — Unnecessary appearance — Costs.

THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. PRESIDENT, &c., OF THE SHIRE OF WIMMERA6 VLR (Eq) 162

MOLESWORTH, J.·4 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Practice in EquityInjunction dissolved in part — Subsequent consent to injunction in full — Costs — Undefended suit — Affidavit verifying bill.

ADAMSON v. REID6 VLR (Eq) 164

MOLESWORTH, J.·14 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

TrusteesLiability for interest on moneys retained in their hands — Rate of interest.

MITCHELL v. BROWN6 VLR (Eq) 168

MOLESWORTH, J.·14 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

InjunctionPicture — Joint ownership.

KER v. HAMILTON6 VLR (Eq) 172

MOLESWORTH, J.·21 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity6p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Practice in EquityAppointment of guardian ad litem — Will — Construction — Rule against perpetuities.

PHAIR v. POWELL6 VLR (Eq) 177

MOLESWORTH, J.·21 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Practice in EquityLiberty to apply — Application under.

GREEN v. SUTHERLAND6 VLR (Eq) 180

MOLESWORTH, J.·12 Feb 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Stop orderLife interest in debentures — Future income.

IN RE GOODMAN’S TRUST ESTATE6 VLR (Eq) 181

MOLESWORTH, J.·1 Nov 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

WillConstruction — "Right heirs" — Next of kin — Law of succession — Marshalling assets.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. HUON6 VLR (Eq) 184

MOLESWORTH, J.·4 Nov 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

PracticeAmendment of decree — Lapse of time — Next of kin not parties — Supplemental order.

THE COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA v. PIE6 VLR (Eq) 186

MOLESWORTH, J.·8 Nov 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity9p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Transfer of Land Statute" (No. 301), secs. 48-50Fraud — Notice — Practice — Supreme Court Rules, cap. vi., r. 28 — Reference to Master to inquire and report on facts — Report stating conclusions and evidence fully — Hearing of exceptions and further directions together — Death of party after judgment reserved — Pronouncing decree — Right of appeal — Commencement of time.

PIKE v. THE QUEEN6 VLR (Eq) 194

MOLESWORTH, J.·11 Nov 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Crown land saleHighway — Injunction — Jurisdiction — Nuisance.

THE UNITED HAND-IN-HAND AND BAND OF HOPE COY. v. THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA6 VLR (Eq) 198

BARRY, STEPHEN and MOLESWORTH, JJ.·25 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity7p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AppealMortgage of mining lease — Forfeiture for non-payment of rent — Mortgagee in possession — Appeal to Privy Council — Statement of appealable amount — Interlocutory order.

ASHLEY v. COOK6 VLR (Eq) 204

MOLESWORTH and HIGINBOTHAM, J.·4 Oct 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity7p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MistakeSale of wrong property — Relief where no mutual mistake — Interest — Appeal — Costs.

IN RE MELBOURNE AND CHAMPION BAY LEAD M. CO. LTD.6 VLR (Eq) 211

MOLESWORTH, J.·11 Nov 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"The Companies Statute 1864" (No. 190), sec. 121Calls before winding-up — Voluntary winding-up — Contributories — Past members — Order to enforce payment.

BROUGHAM v. THE MELBOURNE BANKING CORPORATION6 VLR (Eq) 214

MOLESWORTH, J.·16 Nov 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity15p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

MortgageRedemption — Release of equity of redemption to mortgagee — Invalid deed — Champerty — Inconsistent defences — Quorum.

DROOP v. THE COLONIAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA6 VLR (Eq) 228

MOLESWORTH, J.·6 Dec 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity9p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

AdministratorMortgage of lands — Money expended in improvements — Redemption — Repayment of improved value — Bank — Mortgage — Illegality.

CAMERON v. MACNAMARA6 VLR (Eq) 236

MOLESWORTH, J.·8 Dec 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity3p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

Undefended suitAffidavit verifying bill — Next friend.

IN RE FEEHAN6 VLR (Eq) 237

MOLESWORTH, J.·9 Dec 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity5p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"The Lunacy Statute" (No. 309), sec. 74Lunacy inquiry — Petition by wife of alleged lunatic — Next friend — Discharge of order — Costs.

IN THE TRUST ESTATE OF HEALEY6 VLR (Eq) 240

MOLESWORTH, J.·9 Dec 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity2p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

"Insolvency Statute 1871" (No. 379), sec. 90Practice — Petition to remove insolvent trustee — Service.

IN RE ANDERSON6 VLR (Eq) 241

MOLESWORTH, J.·20 Dec 1880·Supreme Court of Victoria, In Equity4p·Vol 6 VLR (Eq) Pt 1

LunacyInvestment of estate — Securities.