Edward Angus Scutt 1872-1945

[Western Daily Press - Saturday 21 March 1914. Bridgwater Will Dispute. Yesterday the Court Appeal allowed an appeal from Arthur and Edward Angus Scutt and the Misses Helen Scutt and Florence Evelyn Scutt, all beneficiaries under the will of the late Mr John Scutt, jun., from decision of Mr Justice Neville dismissing an action by them against Thomas Henry Ensor, of Dorchester, the surviving trustee of the will of John Scutt, jun., and against Messrs J P Croad of Bosoombe, and T F Barham and J Willshire Croad, Bridgwater (the executors of the late Mr Josias Croad, who was also a trustee of John Scut's will), and against the executors of the will of Mrs Kellaway (previously Mrs Scutt and the relict of John Scutt, who was the third trustee). The object of the action was to get indemnify from the estates of Josias Croad and Mrs Kellaway for losses occasioned to the estate by the retention of shares a Bridgwater cake mill. Mr Jenkins, K.C., for the appellants, said that the late Mr John Scutt, jun., left estate worth £13,000 net. Part of the estate was 100x£20 shares of the Bridgwater and West of England United Farmers Pure Linseed & Cotton Cake Company, Ltd., which afterwards changed its name to the Bridgwater Oil Mills, Ltd. The company paid substantial dividends, but these fluctuated, and eventually the company into liquidation in 1891. All the company's debts and liabilities were paid, and the shareholders received, by way of final divident £3 on every £20 share. The questioned decision was whether there was any breach of trust of the then trustees of the will in holding the shares from the testator's death in 1878, and whether the estates of the trustee in question were liable for the difference between what the shares could have been sold at within a reasonable, time after the testator's death and the £359 received way of final dividend. Evidence had been called at the trial to show that in 1884 the shares changed hands at £18 each. Mr Justice Neville had decided that the trustees were not in a position to realize the shares until after the death of Mr Scutt's widow, but this, counsel submitted, was wrong. Mr Peterson, K.C., for the respondents, argued that the Judge had decided rightly. Their Lordships decided that the learned Judge had approached the matter from an erroneous point of view, and referred the case back to him.] [Western Gazette - Friday 01 April 1921. DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this Society was held at the Antelope Hotel, Dorchester, Wednesduy last week, Mr. Cecil Hanbury presiding. Mr. E. Angus Scutt, chairman of the Committee, presented the annual report, which it was stated that, happily, last year saw a revival of the Society's show, following disturbed period of the war. The Chairman was supported the following: Mr. E. Angus Scutt (chairman of the Committee), Colonel Brough. Major K. R. Balfour, Messrs. W. C. Percy Lotell, J. J. Wyatt, J. J. F. J. Burridge. W. P. Chick, C. Foot. T. Bissell. J. W. Hull, A. K. Holland, A. O. W. W. Lovelace, and H. C. Gee; with Mr. E. Miles (hon. secretary). Mr. E. Angus Scutt moved the election of Mr. Cecil Banbury as president the Society, and this was seconded by Mr. W. C. .Testy, and carried unanimously.] [Western Gazette - Friday 16 February 1940 PRESTON. Men's Club. Mr. Angus Scutt presided at the annual meeting of Preston Men's Club in the Scutt Memorial Hall Thursday. The resignation of Mr. W. J. Willshire as hon. secretary owing to war service was received with regret. Mr. F. Kelly was appointed to succeed him, with Mr. C. Mullet as deputy - Mr. L. Palmer was re-elected treasurer. The following were appointed to the Committee : Rev. T. R. Teague (chairman), Messrs. F. Kelly, C. Mullet, Palmer, F. Bailey, J. Damen, M. H. Norris, R. Mullet, G. Squibb and R. Poors was the general feeling the Scutt Memorial Hall, entering upon its 31st year, should be re-conditioned and put to good repair.] [E A S 72yr., lived at Jordan House, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, Farmer (Retired), 11th January 1945. Executor and Trustee Department, Lloyds Bank Ltd., 45 & 47 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, of Lock Reed & Lock, Dorchester, Solicitors. (Lloyds Bank Ltd., Alfred John Scutt, Charles Geoffrey Scutt and Albert Joseph Gillam.)]