of 25 years, and to pay the other half to E,
another child of the said C, if and when he
should attain the age of 25 years, but if only one
of them should attain that age then that the
whole should be paid to that one. B dies,
leaving her surviving a son F, and D and E in
her will named the children of a deceased son C
(who are then two and three years old respec-
tively), the only issue of the marriage. What
disposition ought the trustees to make of the
£10,000 after the death of B? Give the reasons
for
your answer.

11, A's estate is sequestrated for the benefit of his creditors. At the time of the sequestration A is entitled to a reversionary interest expectant on the death of his mother in certain moneys comprised in her marriage settlement. Afterwards A's father dies intestate entitled to real and personal estate. Afterwards A obtains his certificate. Afterwards A's mother dies, having by her last will bequeathed to him a legacy of £1,000. To which, if any, of the foregoing items is A's trustee in insolvency entitled? Give the reasons for your answer.

12. What is the effect of a conveyance of land(a) By an infant;

(b) To an infant?

THE LAW OF OBLIGATIONS.

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Wherever possible, give the reasons for your answer.

1. "Assent of the mind to an offer is not sufficient to constitute a valid acceptance." Illustrate this proposition, and state what further step is necessary in order to bring about a valid acceptance.

2. State fully the rules relating to the times at which offer, acceptance, and revocation are respectively deemed to be communicated.

3. What must the note or memorandum mentioned in the 4th section of the Statute of Frauds contain in order to comply with the requirements of that section?

4. A agreed to sell B a book-case which was in fact of the value of £15, but no price was mentioned at the time. B signed a memorandum in writing as follows:-"1st October, 1893. I have this day purchased from A one book-case." Is this a sufficient note or memorandum within the 17th section of the Statute of Frauds?

5. Can a simple contract which is wholly executory be discharged by mutual consent? If your answer is in the affirmative, what is the consideration given or received by each of the parties for so consenting?

6. Discuss and illustrate the rules relating to the liability of an infant for necessaries.

7. State shortly the distinction between-
(a) Misrepresentation and Fraud.
(b) Conditions and Warranties.
(c) Undue Influence and Duress.

8. In what cases, if any, can a party to a contract whose intention was innocent recover thereon

(a)

(b)

Where the contract was to do an illegal act;

Where the contract was to do a thing innocent in itself, but designed to promote an illegal purpose?

9. What are the equitable rules relating to the assignment of a Chose in action.

10. X, a portrait painter of great eminence, agreed by writing with Y to paint his portrait for £250. X's eyesight became so affected that he was unable to finish the portrait, and Y sued for breach of contract. Would he succeed?

11. State shortly some of the more important distinctions between the rights, powers, and liabilities of members of a partnership and those of members of a limited company.

12. Summarise the provisions of the Instruments Act 1890, Part I., relating to the discharge of Bills of Exchange.

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1. In what cases may a person sue, either in contract or upon tort, for damages arising out of one state of circumstances?

2. Sparks from a locomotive engine belonging (a) to the Victorian Railways Commissioners, (b) to a private person, set fire to the grass and cause damage. No negligence can be proved in either case. Discuss the liability of the Railways Commissioners and the private person respectively.

3. Discuss the liability of common carriers for hire (a) of goods, (b) of persons.

4. State the necessary ingredients which must be proved by a plaintiff to successfully maintain an action for deceit.

5. Outline the facts and state the main principle. which was laid down in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher.

6. Discuss truth as a defence in an action for libel, and as a defence on a criminal charge for the same wrong.

7. Discuss the liability of a master for injuries occasioned by the negligence of his servant. Suppose the wrongful act of the servant is wilful on his part, and not merely the result of negligence, is the master's liability still the same?

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8. Define negligence as a ground for an action on tort. What is meant by contributory negligence? Give an illustration of it.

9. What is the difference as to special damages between actions for libel and actions for slander?

10. Define larceny at Common Law. How has this crime been extended by statute?

11. "Every larceny at Common Law includes a trespass." Explain this.

12. Define the crimes of embezzlement, obtaining money, &c., under false pretences, burglary, and murder.

DOCTRINES OF EQUITY AND PRINCIPLES OF PROCEDURE.

The Board of Examiners.

1. Explain and illustrate, in reference to the Law of Evidence, the following maxim :

“Cuilibet in suâ arte perito est credendum."

2. Explain and illustrate, in reference to the Law of Evidence, the following maxim :—

"Omnia præsumuntur rite et solemniter esse acta."

NOTE. A mere translation from the Latin of the above maxims will not be sufficient.