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Registry of Deeds
It was reported that the Society had made
proposals to the Department of Justice for amend
ing the statute law relating to the registry of
deeds with a view to bringing the present practice
into line with modern conditions.
Succession Act, 1965
Correspondence received from a member was
published in the Society's GAZETTE pointing out
that section 115 (4) of the Act affects the com
pletion of the administration of an estate as the
right of election of a spouse to take a legal right
share instead of a bequest could be exercised
within six months from the receipt of the spouse
of statutory notification or one year from the
first taking out of representation,
whichever is the
later.
If the personal representative forgot to give
notice there would be no point of termination
of the right of election.
It was decided
to bring the matter to
the
attention of the Department of Justice.
Commissioners for Oaths
A case was brought to the attention of the
Council by member in which a commissioner for
oaths was asked to take an affidavit prepared by
another solicitor, a large part of it being in blank
apparently to be filled in later by the deponent
or his solicitor.
The Council, on a report from a committee,
stated that this practice was entirely irregular and
that compliance would be a serious breach of
professional conduct.
Professional Privilege — Conflict of Interest
A member came upon the scene of an accident
in which the driver of one of the cars involved
was a client of his for other business. He brought
the drivers of both cars to his residence,
tele
phoned the Gardai to the effect that they were
not required, apparently at the wish of each party.
They had already been summoned to the scene
of the accident before member arrived. Member
had formed an opinion as to the liability of one
of the parties for negligence and had expressed
this opinion in the presence of both parties. He
was subsequently invited to act for one of them
and enquired as
to whether he should accept
instructions and whether he could claim privilege
if called upon to give evidence.
The Council, on a report of a committee,
answered both questions in the negative.
Landlord and Tenant Commission
A report from the Society's working party was
approved
to be submitted
to
the Commission
immediately.
Apprenticeship and Education Regulations
New regulations dealing with the Preliminary
Examination were made. They will be published
in the next issue of the GAZETTE.
SOCIETY OF YOUNG SOLICITORS
A most interesting meeting was held in Bus-
well's Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin, on 29th
September when an Accountant delivered his
paper on Office Accounts systems. In the course
of his talk, the lecturer dealt with the setting up
of a proper accounts system which would enable
an auditor to audit a solicitor's books
in
the
quickest possible time. The systems suggested by
*he lecturer would also facilitate the issuing of
the certificate required under the new Solicitors'
Accounts Regulations.
The lecture was followed by a very lively dis
cussion during which many accounting problems
were solved.
Members were reminded that the new sub
scription year commenced on
the 1st October.
Members who have not yet forwarded their sub
scription for 1966/67 should do so now. Sub
scription is £1-1-0.
Cheques for membership subscription and tran
scripts should be sent to the Treasurer of the
Society, 15 Braemor Park, Rathgar, Dublin 14.
Future lectures will include :—
Mortgages by Mr. P. C. Moore, Solicitor,
Rents Acts by His Honour Judge Conroy,
A Series on Cost Drawing by a Cost Drawer,
Social Welfare (Occupational Injuries) Bill,
Motor Claims,
Licencing Regulations and Practice,
Estate Duty,
Investment Portfolios Analysis.
The following transcripts of lectures are now
available :—
1
Hire Purchase and Credit
Sales
..................... 4/- by post 4/9
2
Office Administration
... 5/6 „
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6/3
3
Building Contracts ......... 3/- „
„
3/9
4
Bankruptcy
............... 3/6 „
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4/3
4D Bankruptcy Discussion
... 3/- „
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3/9
6
Registration of Title
...... 7/6 „
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8/3
7
Wards of Court ............ 3/6 „
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4/3
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