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day, and hour of sale. The plaintiff, or his solicitor, must 
see that defendant is duly informed of this, that he (defend- 
ant) may have a chance of being present at the sale, or being 
duly represented. It is best, and indeed usual, to send a 
printed bill. Every care must be taken to thoroughly ad- 
vertise the horse in the leading journals of the district, and in 
any other way thought desirable, so as to procure the best 
price for the horse. All evidence of having duly and effec- 
tively advertised the horse should be collected, as in case of 
trial in any court the defendant is very likely to closely 
investigate the means used in selling the horse. It is in 
defendant’s power to watch the sale personally, or by agent ; 
but not in his power to command a good attendance of 
likely purchasers ; for this the plaintiff is wholly responsible, 
and therefore the matter should be executed so as to be 
above suspicion. The auctioneer ought also to be carefully 
chosen, and if possible one having large opportunities in 
selling horses. In such a case there is little danger of 
reproach of the horse being unduly advertised. The plain- 
tiff ought also to be present, or be represented at the sale. 
The services of the plaintifi’s veterinarian are called in 
when the case is one of unsoundness, and he in turn should 
advise the plaintiff as to a second veterinarian being called’ 
in to give a confirmatory opinion. 
The plaintiff, or his solictor, has then to sue the defendant 
for money out of pocket. If this be £50, or under, in the 
County Court. If over £50 it must be in a superior Court. 
The author strongly urges the same advice to intending 
plaintiffs in horse causes that Punch gives to those about to 
marry—“ Don’t.” In horse causes, if the pecuniary loss, 
the worry, andthe thousand and one disagreeables are put 
into the balance, they far outweigh any or every gain ot 
whatever form. Arbitration would be far less expensive 
and more satisfactory. If each’ party would appoint his 
veterinary surgeon and a farmer (who, if possible, should be 
