See 28657/06 +p. p. the arrangements for
in H. K
I don't think Solicitor's work is all satisfactory.
I still think that the arrangement which I suggested in those papers of abolishing the post and paying the solicitor the ordinary professional charges in respect of each case might be considered with advantage.
3/20.
Government House, Hongkong, 20th January, 1909.
My Lord,
With reference to paragraph 11 of your Despatch No. 153 of the 4th of last June, I have the honour to report that this case also has been settled by the payment of $3,500 as compensation to the owners of the five houses Nos. 78 to 86, Reclamation Street (even numbers) on Kowloon Marine Lot 30. The taxed costs paid by Government amounted to $1,293.65. A fee of $200 was paid to Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., who was retained by the Government, as the Chief Justice objected to the appearance of the Attorney-General in this case, and a honorarium of $1,000 has been paid to the Crown Solicitor, as the actions were brought against a Public Officer personally, but were taken up by Government because the Officer was acting under instructions: and I therefore agreed with the view of the Crown Solicitor that the matter did not strictly pertain to his office and that he was entitled to some special remuneration.
C. O. 6176 RECEIVED FEB 09
It all depends on the terms on which the Crown Solicitor notes his appointment. Apparently from this paper he is paid for actual legal work done for the Government, but not where the suit is against the Government official for acts done in his duty. This seems to be a case in point.
Strictly speaking, I doubt the decision, but in allowing the charge of $1,000 I ask for a statement of the "precedent" made with the Crown Solicitor.
If you agree, please pass for drafter.
RIGHT HONOURABLE
THE EARL OF CREWE,
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