The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-28 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.)

ROLLS COURT.
(Before the Master of the Rolls, Sir John Romilly.)
MOTION FOR DECREE.--BRADRURV V. DICKENS.
Mr. R. Palmer, Q.C., for the plaintiff, applied for the
usual decree of dissolution of partnership, and sale of stock,
machinery, and plant of the company, and sale of the peri-
odical literary publication called Dickens's Household
Words, in terms of the articles of the company, and notice
of dissolution of partnership before the 28th May next. He
said the dissolution was solely. .caused by difference of feel-
ing arising amongst the partners, and there was nothing
that affected either the commercial interest or literary cha-
racter of any of the parties. The usual certificate of disso-
lution and injunction would be granted. As to the sale of
the publication called Household Words, he proposed the
court should do what was done in the case of " Cooper v.
Wellbrook," where, on the dissolution of a steam boat part-
nership, the partners did not agree upon a person to conduct
the sale, and the court appointed a person to conduct the sale,
and sell the ship, and if this cause was remitted to chambers,
he trusted that the Judge at chambers would give the same
directions and make the same appointment, and that the
sale of the publication would take place before 28th May,
that being the day on which the dissolution of the partner-
ship would take place, and that there would be the usual
decree to take accounts.

Mr. Selwyn, Q.C., for the defendant, said ho would not
object to any minute of agreement assented to by the Court,
but there was a material difference between the right of
parties in the sale of a publication such as _Dickens's House-
hold Words, and a publication which was formerly referred
to, the Times newspaper, especially under the articles of
partnership. A partner or editor retiring from a newspaper
does not stop the publication—the publication goes on. But
it is expressly provided by the articles of partnership, and
declared, that when the defendant (Mr. Diekens) shall cease
to conduct this publication, the partnership shall terminate,
and the publication and sale of this literary work ceases
and terminates also. He would not object to do anything
for the advantage of his partners, provided his rights were
protected.
His Honour the Master of the Rolls said— In point of
fact, Mr. Selwyn, what you object to is the use of your
periodical by the plaintiffs, or by any person who chooses
to buy that publication and chooses to use it in that or any
other publication. That being the only question between
you—there being no commercial er literary interest7in
difference between you—it will bo for you to consider
whether it would be advantageous to you for me to remit
this case to chambers.

Mr. Palmer and Mr. Selwyn consulted together, and in-
formed his Honour they trusted they would be able to
agree on the appointment of an autioneer, who would pre-
pare such conditions of sale of the publication of tickens's
Household Words as would secure the interests of all
parties in the sale of that publication.
His Honour made no order, but left it to counsel to agree
upon and appoint an auctioneer to conduct the sale.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)

IN RE JAS. POLDEN-APPLICATION FOR PROTECTION

AFTER REFUSAL OF CERTIFICATE.
Mr. Bayley applied in this case for protection for the
bankrupt, whose certificate was wholly refused a short time
since and limited protection granted. The bankrupt had
carried on business in Leicester-square as a fishing-tackle
manufacturer, and had involved himself in some accommo-
dation-bill transactions, whereby the trustees of the Arna-
way Charity had been defrauded. The bankrupt had not
appealed against the decision, and the present application
was for an enlargement of the protection to enable the
bankrupt to make arrangements with his creditors, several
of whom had accepted a composition.
Mr. Warrand, for the assignees, consented.
The order was made for further protection for ono month.
IN RE ALLEN.
This bankrupt was an underwriter at Lloyd's, and is
under remand on a charge of misappropriating trust monies
on the prosecution of the Bank of England. He was now
brought up in custody to surrender under the bankruptcy.
Messrs. Paul and Turner have been appointed the ac-
countants, but the books having been in charge of the police
since he was captured at Altona, Denmark. The liabilities
are stated to be very large.

Messrs. Lowrance and Plews are solicitors to the peti-
jotting creditor.
Bankrupt was taken back to Newgate in custody.

DEATH OF THE HON. WILLIAM GORE.—We
regret to announce the death of the above gentleman, which
took place at an early hour on Saturday morning, at his
residence in Ebury-street, in the 65th year of his age.