Demurrer Overruled In Forbearance Case Involving Security
The Vice-Chancellor holds the plaintiffs may proceed with their bill for specific performance of a security agreement despite the defendants claim of nudum pactum. The case notes time for payment implied by forbearance and confirms an overruling of the demurrer with costs. Westminster Brymbo Coal and Coke Co Ltd v W Clayton followed by related umpire award challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Bank (Limited
Liverpool
Trustees of Warrington Bank Seek Mandamus Over £500 Transfer
In the Court of Queen's Bench on November 24, the Trustees of the Warrington Savings Bank pressed a mandamus against the Commissioners for the Reduction of the National Debt to pay £500 from surplus funds. Dispute centers on improving actuary's house with a bathroom and water closet, costing £60, which the Commissioners say is not for bank purposes. The rule was enlarged to allow fresh plans or further understanding, with judges noting potential high legal costs.
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Stees
Warrington Savings’ Bank
Mellish
Q.C
Justice Crompton
Justice Mellor
Bayles
Court finds marine policy liability attached in Royal Exchange case
In a Queen's Bench sitting, the Royal Exchange Assurance case held the marine policy liability attached and the premium paid into court about £250 could be deducted from the loss. Two average staters fixed the loss at over £2,000, and the question remained whether the plaintiff could recover both the loss and the premium.
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CARRY
Corporation OF the Royal Exchange Assurance
Gray
Watkin Williams
Court weighs rule in indemnity policy case
Today Milward showed cause against the rule with Watkin Williams supporting it. The Court took time to consider its judgment. The action involves Royal Alliance Assurance Company and a similar prior rule won by Mr. Cohen. Counsel argued the policy is an indemnity and a plaintiff cannot recover indemnity plus premiums paid. The Court again reserved judgment on this case.
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Milward
Watkin Williams
Penny Parcels Delivery Company Director Guilty of Theft
Henry Collings aged 42 former manager of the Penny Parcels Delivery Company pleaded guilty to stealing twenty five watches valued at £25 from Michael Rumsell. The court gave him nine months hard labour noting mitigating facts and prior good character.
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Middlesex Sessions
Penny Parcels’ Delivery Company
Ienry Collings
Penny Parcels Delivery Company
Michael Rumsell
Warton
Butler Rigby
Rowden
Express Penny Parcels Delivery Company
Penny Express Parcels Delivery Company
Great Western Railway Company
Mercy
Brennan
Fleming
Alarm and prophecy Follow Rain Legends and Rail Plans
An alarmed forecast by M Mathieu de la Créme predicts a severe late autumn to early winter storm across southern Europe with further heavy rains and disasters feared along the French coast. The same period notes strong Argentine investment and progress on the Great Central Railway linking Gordova to ports and interior markets with Rosario as a hub for northward trade.
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M. Mathieu
de la Créme
Europe
M. Mathieu de la Créme
Paris
Spain
Italy
France
Venetia
Odessa
Argentine Republic
Great Central Railway
Nacion Argentina
de Justo José de Urquiza
Gordova
Interior
Rioja Catamarca
Santiago del Estero
Tucuman
Salto
Jujuy
Bolivia
Peru
Chili
Rosario
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W. Page Wood
Westminster Brymbo Coal and Coke Company (Limited
W. Clayton
William Armstrong
Rolt
Giffard
Freeling
Hugh Cairns
Cotton
Court OF Queen’s Bench
Banco
Cockburn
Crompton
Mellor
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