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For your information, the enclosed copy of a report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Villiers Robinz

6th October

1896.

COPY.

Enclosure.

Report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

On the 19th of August 1895, William F. Falconer and his wife Barriet F. Falconer petitioned the Chief Justice (Sir Fielding Clarke) for leave to sue in forma pauperis for the purpose of obtaining administration of the Estate of George Barty Falconer deceased, Mathew Falconer Senior deceased, and of Mathew Falconer Junior deceased.

The matter was referred to Mr. Francis A.O., who gave the following opinion:-

"After a careful examination of the papers, records, and accounts connected with these three estates, and after perusing the Petition sent in by the said William Falconer and various letters and memoranda sent me therewith, I am of opinion that William Falconer is not entitled on any grounds to re-open any question disposed of in the suit No. 6 of 1877 commenced by him for the administration of the estate and effects of the late George Barty Falconer deceased, or to dispute the right of Mathew Falconer Senior to a fourth share of that estate.

"I am, however, of opinion that William Falconer is in no way estopped from claiming to have the estates of Mathew Falconer Senior and Mathew Falconer Junior duly administered by the Court, and to have proper accounts and enquiries. If he can succeed...

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For your information, the enclosed copy of a report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, Villiers Robinz 6th October 1896. COPY. Enclosure. Report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court. On the 19th of August 1895, William F. Falconer and his wife Barriet F. Falconer petitioned the Chief Justice (Sir Fielding Clarke) for leave to sue in forma pauperis for the purpose of obtaining administration of the Estate of George Barty Falconer deceased, Mathew Falconer Senior deceased, and of Mathew Falconer Junior deceased. The matter was referred to Mr. Francis A.O., who gave the following opinion:- "After a careful examination of the papers, records, and accounts connected with these three estates, and after perusing the Petition sent in by the said William Falconer and various letters and memoranda sent me therewith, I am of opinion that William Falconer is not entitled on any grounds to re-open any question disposed of in the suit No. 6 of 1877 commenced by him for the administration of the estate and effects of the late George Barty Falconer deceased, or to dispute the right of Mathew Falconer Senior to a fourth share of that estate. "I am, however, of opinion that William Falconer is in no way estopped from claiming to have the estates of Mathew Falconer Senior and Mathew Falconer Junior duly administered by the Court, and to have proper accounts and enquiries. If he can succeed...
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: your information the en- closed copy of a report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, Villain Robinz f 6th October 1896. COPY. Enclosure. ASTRI. Mag 25153 inac" Beur 10 NOV 36/ 32 Report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court. On the 19th. of August 1895 William F. Falconer and his wife Barriet F. Falconer petitioned the Chief Justice (Sir Fielding Clarke) for leave to sue is forma pauperis for the pur- pose of obtaining administration of the Estate of George Barty Falog Der deceased, Mathew Falconer Senior deceased and of Mathew Falco- ner Junior deceased. The matter was referred to Mr. Francis 4.0. who gave the following opinion:- "After a careful examination of the papers, records and accounts "connected with these three estates and after perusing the Pe- "tition sent in by the said William Falconer and various letters "and memoranda seat me therewith I am of opinion that Williat "Falconer is not entitled on any grounds to re-open any question "disposed of in the suit No. 6 of 1877 commenced by him for the # 'administration of the tueestate tate and effects of the late George "Babty Falconer deceased or to dispute the right of Watben Fal- "coner Senior to a fourth share of that estate, "I am however of opinion that William Falconer is in no way "estopped from claiming to have the estates of Mathew Falconer "Senior and Mathew Falconer Junior duly administered by the "Court and to have proper accounts and enquiries. If he can suc- ceed
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your information the en- closed copy of a report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Villain Robinz

f

6th October

1896.

COPY.

Enclosure.

ASTRI. Mag

25153

inac"

Beur 10 NOV 36/

32

Report by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

On the 19th. of August 1895 William F. Falconer and

his wife Barriet F. Falconer petitioned the Chief Justice (Sir

Fielding Clarke) for leave to sue is forma pauperis for the pur-

pose of obtaining administration of the Estate of George Barty Falog

Der deceased, Mathew Falconer Senior deceased and of Mathew Falco-

ner Junior deceased.

The matter was referred to Mr. Francis 4.0. who gave

the following opinion:-

"After a careful examination of the papers, records and accounts

"connected with these three estates and after perusing the Pe-

"tition sent in by the said William Falconer and various letters

"and memoranda seat me therewith I am of opinion that Williat

"Falconer is not entitled on any grounds to re-open any question

"disposed of in the suit No. 6 of 1877 commenced by him for the

#

'administration of the

tueestate

tate and effects of the late George

"Babty Falconer deceased or to dispute the right of Watben Fal-

"coner Senior to a fourth share of that estate,

"I am however of opinion that William Falconer is in no way

"estopped from claiming to have the estates of Mathew Falconer

"Senior and Mathew Falconer Junior duly administered by the

"Court and to have proper accounts and enquiries. If he can suc-

ceed

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