299 / 328
Consequently, the Order made by His Honour
Judge Conroy directing that Civil Bills and other
originating documents be served by registered post
in so far as the Swords area is concerned is now
revoked.
ROAD TRAFFIC PROSECUTIONS
The following letter was sent by direction of the
Council to Dublin offices of the insurance companies
listed at foot.
Re Road Traffic Prosecutions
6th February 1964
DEAR SIRS,
Further to previous correspondence with your Company
in connection with the above, I am directed to state that the
Society have adopted the following resolution and have
recommended it to the local bar associations.
1. In the opinion of the Society £7 ys., is the minimum
proper fee which should be accepted by a member of the Society
for either
(a)
attending at Coroner's inquest or
(b)
attending a
Court of summary jurisdiction to defend any proceedings under
Sections 52 or 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961 or
(c)
attending
to observe such proceedings provided that, where proceedings
are conducted in the town other than the town where the
solicitor has his principal office there should be a reasonable
addition for time and travelling expenses. A proper report of
the result of the proceedings should be prepared by the
solicitor.
2. A proper report of the proceedings means a report
giving the names of the witnesses with a summary of the
evidence given by each and an appreciation of the effect of the
evidence on the question of civil liability for damages.
3. The minimum fee does not apply in cases of exceptional
difficulty or responsibility. Reasonable additional fees should
be paid in such cases.
4. The members of the Society ought not to accept
instructions or furnish reports except for payment of the
adequate fees appropriate to the circumstances and in accord
ance with paragraph i.
The Council ask me to forward the terms of this resolution
to your Company and to refer to the Society's letter of 3rd
July, 1962. They would be obliged for a reply from your
Company.
Yours faithfully,
ERIC A. PLUNKETT,
Secretary.
The Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation Ltd.; The
Hibernian Fire & General Insurance Co. Ltd.; The Insurance
Corporation of Ireland Ltd.; Irish National Insurance Co.
Ltd.; Shield Insurance Co. Ltd.; Alliance Assurance Company
Ltd.; Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd.; The British General Insurance
Company Ltd.; The British Oak Insurance Co. Ltd.; Car &
General Insurance Corporation Ltd.; The Celtic Insurance
Co. Ltd.; The Century Insurance Co. Ltd.; The Commercial
Insurance Co. of Ireland Ltd.; Commercial Union Assurance
Co. Ltd.; Cornhill Insurance Co. Ltd.; Eagle Star Insurance
Co. Ltd.; Edinburgh Assurance Co. Ltd.; The Employers'
Liability Assurance Corp. Ltd.; The Fine Art & General
Insurance Co. Ltd.; General Accident, Fire & Life Assurance
Corporation Ltd.; Guardian Assurance Company Ltd.; The
Legal Insurance Company Ltd.; The Liverpool & London
& Globe Insurance Co. Ltd.; The London & Lancashire
Insurance Co. Ltd.; The London Assurance.; The Motor Union
Insurance Co. Ltd.; National Employers' Mutual General
Insurance Assoc. Ltd.; The Northern Assurance Co. Ltd.;
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Ltd.; The Patriotic
Assurance Co. Ltd.; Phoenix Assurance Co. Ltd.; Provincial
Insurance Co. Ltd.; Railway Passengers' Assurance Co.;
Royal Exchange Assurance; Royal Insurance Co. Ltd.; Scottish
Insurance Corporation Ltd. Scottish Union & National
Insurance Co.; The State Assurance Co. Ltd.; Sun Insurance
Office Ltd.; Union Assurance Society Ltd.; The Yorkshire
Insurance Co.; The Zurich Insurance Co.; Co-Operative
Insurance Society Ltd. Caledonian Insurance; Co.; Lloyds
Syndicates (Anchor, Eclipse, Service, British Standard H.P. and
R.G.).
STOCK TRANSFERS
Stock transfer forms for use by solicitors under
the Stock Transfer Act 1963 are being printed for
members and will be available shortly.
DISTRICT COURT (HIRE PURCHASE)
RULES 1963—S.I. No. 214 of 1963
The District Court (Hire Purchase) Rules 1963
will come into force on and March 1964. These
rules set out amended forms in relation to hire
purchase transactions. Copies of this Order may be
obtained for 9d. Postage must be prepaid.
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
OF
COMPARATIVE SCIENCES
The attention of members is drawn to the pro
gramme of studies for the academic year 1964 for
The International Faculty of Comparative Law at
Luxembourg. The spring session extends from
and March to 25th April, and the Summer session
from 6th July to 8th September. Details may be
had from Julian Roden, Doctor of Laws, Secretary
General International University of Comparative
Sciences, 13 rue du Rost, Luxembourg.
STATUTES
No.
PASSED BY
1963
TITLE
OIREACHTAS
Signed by President
1 Official Secrets Act, 1963
5 February 1963
2 Undeveloped Areas (Amendment) Act,
1963
19 February 1963
3 Nitrigin Eireann Teoranta Act, 1963
19 February 1963
4 Industrial Grants (Amendment) Act,
1963
20 February 1963
5 National Gallery of Ireland Act, 1963
26 February 1963
6 Restrictive Trade Practices (Confirm
ation of Orders) Act, 1963
12 March 1963
7 Hotel Proprietors' Act, 1963
14 March 1963
8 Irish Steel Holdings Ltd. (Amendment)
Act, 1963
9 April 1963
9 Trade Marks Act, 1963
8 April 1963
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