Court case over hotel lease sale dispute in Abbott Street
Circuit Court proceedings continued as Thomas Dillon sues Thomas Donnelly licensee of the Court Hotel over the sale of the lease for the Court House Hotel Abbott Street. Key witnesses include George Morrison and George James Morrison as agents and brokers. Trial covers lease terms seven years with renewal option, alleged failure to complete sale, and agency authority claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Jameson. Dillon
Donnelly
Thomas George Dillon
Thomas Donnelly
Court Hoting Hotel
Atch
L. W. Marsland
Lilley and Murray
RB. J. Dougla
Mac Cannell
Hannam
P. W. Gelling
E. J. Lyon
F. Anderson
F.C. Northage
Lesaee
G. Morrison
Court House
Abbott-street
Wome
Ofyer
George James Morrison
Ongent
Cairne
Thefendant
Tefendant
Ireland
Queensland
Matoamata
Disputed Hotel Sale Involving Donnelly and Dillon
In a drawn out negotiation a hotel property was sold to Mr Dillon after Mr Donnelly failed to resolve lease terms. Witnesses describe letters and a midnight possession attempt, with inventories and fees debated amid claims of misrepresentation and improper authority. Police involvement followed loitering charges.
Firm Offer to Sell Hotel Causes Court Scrutiny
Witness details a contentious negotiation over Morrison's alleged firm offer to sell the Court House Hotel to Donnelly. The judge emphasizes that written documents must be construed by surrounding circumstances and that Morrison's authority to sell is contested. Evidence includes damages claimed for breach of agreement and transfer documents prepared for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witeces
Domnelly
Pilain
Telford
Witnese
Donnelly
Morsland
Telfont
Marsland
Ofer
Morrison
Marden
Evers
Cression
George Morrison
Court House
Paintif
Douglas
Mr. Morrison
Withem
Mr. Douglas
Mr. Marsland
Ponnelly
Luhr
Dillion
Mosers
Lilley
Murray
Thomas Donnelly
P. F. Drewe Depo
Knitwear Catalog Items and Prices
The listing shows various sweaters with roll collars including the Clarion Fanner Colored Sweater Buen Shoul ders priced at 8 shillings each and Rugy Fancy Colored Sweater at 0 shillings sixpence each. Also offered are Warm-Clad White Wool Sercat with roll collars, Sport White Wool Sweater with button shrikiers and roll collar at 7 shillings 11 pence, and the Kiegstes Navy Sweater with roll collar at 7 shillings each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Nanond Wave
Hotel Sale Dispute Reveals Buyer and Agent Clash
In a court case a licensed victualler Thomas Donnelly testified he bought the Court Howe Howl on December 4 1911 for 2200 cash with a four year lease and three year renewal option for 600. Morrison pressed for sale and claimed a buyer would be found. disputes arose over commission and inventory with Dillon later presented as a buyer. The proceedings described negotiations, threats, and interruptions, ending with testimony about the sale process and ownership concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Court House
Withean
Wittens
Dillon
Messry Drewes
Hannam
Hartigan
Quigley
Murray
Marsland
Denney
Botelia
Ate Lohr
Domnetls
Ronnely
Joe Walsh
Douglas
Walsh
Mr. Douglas
Doyle
Cairns “Post
Aptober
Mr Douglas
Witte
Wittens Seid Donnell
Witeess
Armstrong, Sedlig and
Stillmes
Morrison
J Shiget
Thomas Donnelly
Vietualler
Howe Howl
Court Mouse Hotel
Malpass
Luter
Thoes
Tnis
Mr. Morrison
Newmarket
Morricon
Tor
Morrion Wentawas
Telford
Jooas
Plaintif
Plaintiff
Witnem
Witmres
Melly
Mr. Marshind
Brentember
Mr. Marsland
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J. G. Hoare
Spence
Catrns
Insurance
Svery
Ranta
Jack & Newell, Generat Merchants
Maward
ARG
Am Commission AG
Cairns
P. E. Wilkinson
Abbott Street
Headrick Ltd
Penca ST
Sewmar
TOMGA
Bihophra Mewt Export Co
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Hanson & Sons
Lare Street
Fosert Craig
Crag
Calens
Mutual Life Assenciation of Australasia Ltd
A. J
Lair
R. T. McManus
P.O Hox
Martin Streets
M*leod Street
Martin-st Teema
Mouse
Lane
Employment
ANT General Agency
Joh Jone
SDEA
Jes
Womro
Chercan
John Cameron
Peaterte Lor
Geo Edward Thaning
Hen G. W. Grey
Brisbane
Melbourne
Queenaland
Throwrhent
Edward B. Steele
Arlat
E. Gregory Waters
M.A.C.E
G. B. Haines
School OF Arts
Harvey G. Draper
F.o.1.a
Eee
Abbott
Street
E. Bosanko
The
Worth Queensland Wortgage and Investment Co
Lid
Flisders
Townsville
A. J. Drader
Thited, Abbott
ALJ
Montes and Trong Act
Hareholf
A. J. Draper
Ted, A” Monegar
Donny Fringe
Mweo
Halcony
Mormon
Tison
Witten
Wilhem
Witness
Mr. Tyrie
G. M Harvey
Gypaum Street
Hallway Town
Bretes Hill
N.S.W
Chamberlain
Atornkeepers
Iris Marti
Fearnley & CO. Ltd
North German Lloyd
N.D.L
Australian Oriental
A.O
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