T.J. Clanchy Descriptive List (Ref. PR11)

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3. 2 March 1878 Copy case submitted to A.M. Porter, Q.C., on behalf of TJ Clanchy, to advise and settle draft will. Submitted by Hone and Falkiner, Solicitors, 9, Suffolk St, Dublin. Reference is made to Clanchy’s marriage settlement. It is explained he was engaged to Mary Ann Slattery for twelve months before the marriage and had discussed with her father his plans to set up in business. There was no mention of a settlement until a few days before the marriage. Clanchy consented to it as a mere formality without fully understanding it. It is contended that Mr Slattery never intended that the bond so created be claimed. It is noted that Mr Slattery made separate provision for his granddaughter in his will. Clanchy requires clarification of this issue prior to drafting his own will. Counsel’s reply not present. 9pp 4. Undated [c. 1892] Notes by TJ Clanchy concerning his marriage settlement and the bond of security he entered into as part of it. He discusses his business as a butter merchant and states his view that it would not be prudent to withdraw the amount of this bond from his business at present, as it “might cripple me afterwards and reduce the profits of the business”. He adds “I do not feel called upon to carry out what is only a technical claim which neither he [Mr Slattery] nor I had full understanding of the meaning of”. 1p 5. Undated [c. 1892] “Note in reference to Settlement on my marriage with Lizzie’s mother”, by TJ Clanchy. He sets forth his view of the case as in other items above, and states “I think it is her [Lizzie, his daughter] duty…to discharge me from liability under that settlement and that she could not with justice enforce it”. Undated [c. 1892]. 1p 6. 27 April 1892 Letter from Hone and Falkiner, Solicitors, to TJ Clanchy, in reply to his concerning the marriage settlement of 1870. They state their view that Miss Clanchy is entitled to the £2000. He is advised to obtain an acquittance of the sum itself and all future interest. Or, if it is to remain in his hands, he is advised to make some arrangement. Reference is made to his proposed visit the following week. 2pp