In
On eso.no 1247 of 1882.
Copy
26
q
Minute by the Attorney General.
16. Ng Choy's appointment was
not made in terms presisely in accordance with the directions of the Secretary of State in despatch 20th April 1880. Looking to the
may
I think be
words actually used, it taken that the appointment did not lapse
on the resignation of Mr Gibb, but would
continue for three
years from the time when Mr. Gibb's absence commenced
especially as Mr. Ng Choy has acted on that view and his act has been recognized by the Governor who is the appointing authority. Under the circumstances M Ng choy's presence would not in my opinion have the effect of invalidating
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