RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
PALMERSTO2J NORTH. Thursday, Octobee 3bd, 1878. (Before R. Ward, Esq., R.M., his Worship the Mayor, and H. Mctfeil, Esq., J.P.) BREACH OF THB HIGHWAY ACT. Thomas Knight was informed against by Constable Gillespie for allowing forty head of sheep to, wander upon the road on the Ist of October. Mr Knight said his sheep may have been on the road, as they may have strayed from his land, which was unfeneed; still he had a boy employed for no other purpose than attending them. Fined 5s and costs. I DETTKK AND DI3OHDERIY. Kenneth Campbell was informed against by the Polios Constable for being drunk and disorderly m a public place on the 24th of September. John Jackson, billiard-marker at the Clarendon Hotel, gave evidence that defendant and a man named Fritz yon Schluter were fighting on the night mentioned m his billiard-room. He ordered them outside, and when they went out they had their coats off. The Constable stated that on the -night m question be saw the defendant outside the Clarendon, stripped to the waist, and making use of very strong language. Defendant said he had been struck, and he admitted defending himself, but he did not think he had been using bad language. The Bench was of opinion that the defendant had not been the aggressor m the first instance, nevertheless a breach of the peace had br-m committed, and indicted a fine of ss. and costs. ASSAUZT. Fritz Von Schluter was then proceeded against for committing a breach of the peace and assaulting Kenneth Campbell. Defendant did not appear, but forwarded a letter to the Bench, stating that he was suffering from lumbago, admitted the offence, and was willing to pay whatever fine would be inflicted. Fined £2, and costs. CIVIL CASES. Robert Mackie v. John Henry and Charles Stokes.— Claim, £6 18s Id. Each of the defendants admitted half liability, and judgment was given by default, with costs. Robert Mackie v. Kenneth Matheson. — Claim, £5 3s sd. Judgment by consent. Thomas Wray v. Wiremu Matakatea. — The defendant paid £4 into Court, and the promise to pay the remainder by instalments was accepted by plaintiff. Robert Mackie v. Hori Repo.— Claim, £2 3s. Defendant stated that he had paid one of Mr Mackie's employes £1 on account, and consequently held himself only indebted £1 3s. The plaintiff denied that the money had been received by him, and the ease was adjourned till neit Court-day, m order to allow Hori to produce the person to whom he paid the £1. Robert Mackie v. Louisa Symonds. — £23 14s Bd, judgment summons. Mr Staite appeared for the plaintiff, and examined Mrs Symons as to her means. Defendant stating ■ that she would be able to pay the amount m about two months. After much deliberation, the Bench made an order for payment : £10 at the end of the first month, and the balance At the end of the second. M. Dillon v. John Maysmor.— Claim, £7 Is 9d. In this case judgment yrat deferred from previous Court day. The Chairman, after stating the facts of the case, said the main point at issue was whether delivery was supposed to be taken of the sleepers at the stump, or at the railway. The Bench was of opinion that delivery was taken at the stump, a^d therefore gave judgment for amount claimed, less atnouut paid into, Court, and coats. D. Johnston v. Frederick Ball. — -Claim, ' £5 2s 6d. There was no appearance of defendant, and an ex parte judgment was recorded. . Ellis James y. Charles "Wylie.— Clajnv £35, damages for alleged false representations m the sale of a horse. Mr StaUe.for plaintiff, and Mr Cash for defendant. This case occupied the Court; fully three hours, a number of witnesses being examined on both sides. The Bench reserved judgment 'until' next Court day. D. Johnston v. Alexander Bell.— Claim, £2. Mr Staite for plaintiff, and Mr Cash" for defendant.. .Mr Bell left before the case was. concluded; and consequently, a judgment was given for the amount and;
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 103, 5 October 1878, Page 2
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676RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 103, 5 October 1878, Page 2
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