The Gazette 1921-25

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DECEMBER, 1923]

The Gazette of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland.

Stationery Office, but also by the Speaker's office and the Publishers, to secure that not only will copies of statutes be immediately available, but that there will be an adequate supply whenever there is likely to be a large demand. Damages to Property Act, 1923. In reply to a letter from a member of the Society, enquiring as to provision being made for the costs of preparation and service of the form prescribed by the Minister of Finance under section 4 of this Act, the Council decided to express the opinion that the costs are a Solicitor and Client charge.

was due to him. People in Manchester, London, and Glasgow would restrict their trade, and they should deal internationally. They should get coal from England, and they would not get coal from England on credit if they made it difficult for people to recover their honest debts. MR. J. MORAN said there was still a chance to have the Bill held up or amended, by the Incorporated Law Society and members of the profession. The measure was absolutely unworkable, and the only reason for it that President Cosgrave could give was that he wanted to tear up every thing connected with England. THE PRESIDENT put to the meeting the resolution adopting the report, and it was passed. MR. H. D. DRAPER moved that a Committee consisting of three members of the Council and three members of the Society not on the Council, be appointed to deal with the Courts of Justice Bill as it at present stands, and that the three mem bers of the Committee not on the Council be Mr. T. H. R. Craig, Mr. James Brady and Mr. John Moran. MR. ROONEY seconded the resolution, which was passed. MR. STIRLING (Vice-President) having taken the second chair, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the President on the motion of Mr. Craig, seconded by Mr. James Brady, and the President returned thanks.

28lh November. Twenty-six Members present. The Governor-General. A letter was read

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in reply from

Governor-General, the Council for their letter of sympathy on the occasion of the death of his brother Mr. Maurice Healy. Courts of Justice Bill. The Secretary submitted resc lution passed at the General Meeting appointing a Com mittee in reference to this Bill, and the Council appointed the President, Dr. Ouirke, and Mr. Rooney to act on the Committee. Damage to Property (Compensation) Act, 1923. A letter was read in reply from Judge Brown, stating that the members of the County Court Judges Rules Committee who signed the rules of July, 1923, under this Act, would not be all in Dublin for some time to come, and accordingly could not receive a deputation from the Council at present in reference to the scale of costs prescribed by the rules, but suggesting a memorandum on the subject might be forwarded for consideration. It was referred to the County Courts and Costs Committee to prepare a memorandum to be immediately forwarded to the Judges for consideration. thanking

Meetings of the Council.

14th November. Twenty-one Members Present. Statutes and Rules. A letter in reply was read the Controller of the Stationery Office, stating that the Society maj' now rest assured that every step will be taken not only by the from