Magisterial.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 6083, 2 October 1903, Page 3

Magisterial.

ASHBURTON—FRfDAY,

(Before C. A. Wray, Esq, S.M.) OBSTRUCTION OP ROAD.

Upper Ashburton Road Board v Andrew Morris. In this case defendant was alleged to have cleaned his traction engine on the Alford Forest Ro id on the lbth August, and left the ashes on tho road. A trap, driven by Mr Herring, was very nea*ly upset on account of tie horse shying at the obstruction.

Mr Purnell for plaintiff, and Mr Watson for defendant.

The case was adjourned for a week to permit of the plaintiff Board calling witnesses. RAILWAY BY-LAWS. Robert Peel was charged with loardinga train on the 25th August while in motion, and also for travelling without a ticket.

R. T. Burke, guard, and Hugh. Willis, fireman, gavn evidence proving the offence.

The defendant made a statement to the effect that the train wasnot'in motion when he boat ded it.and that he tendered the gual d his legal fare, but refused to pay the 6d fine. Defendant was fined 5s on each charge, and 3a costs, TBUANCV. Frederick Parkin was charged with failing to send two of his children to scho 1 regularly.

Mr I. A. Blank, truant officer, proved the offence, and defendant was fined 2s for the first child, and 5s for the second.

CIVIL CASEK,

D.ivid Stock v F. Patrick, cla:ni £1 ICs 6a.—Judgment tor plaintiff, with costs.

John Newman v W.. Middelton, claim £2, 9s. —Messrs Maude and Harman for

plaintiff.—Judgment for rjlaintiff by default.

X J. Guy v John Johnston, claim 19s, Mr Crisp for defendant; plaintiff appeared in person.

R. J. Guy, the p'ointiff, deposed : —His man had supplied the goods mentioned.

To Mr Crisp—Took over Ileseltine'ts business about six years ago. Did not know Johnston when the goods were supplied. Never saw Johnston in the shop. Had an interview with Johnston in the street, and Johnston said he would pay it Gave Johnston credit because his name was in Heseltine's books.

Frank Potter, assistant to Mr Guy, deposed:—Sold goods mentioned to a mun who said he was working for Johnston some time ago. The prices were correct. The man was driving Johnston's team.

To Mr Crisp—Did not know the man's name. Did not bring a written order. Took his word for it, and gave him the goods.

Mr Crisp having addressed the Court, called

John Johnston, the defendant, who deposed :—'Did not know Mr Guy. Never ■went intq his shop. Never gave anybody any authority to get goods. When he received the account, he met Guy and told him he had never got the goods. Never had a transaction with Guy in his life.

To the Bench—Had an interview with Guy in March, 1898.

To Mr Guy—Saw him in the street. It was not 18 months after the accounts were rendered that the interview took place.

His Worship gave judgment for defend' ant.

OLD AGE P.ENSIO^S. Several old r + gQ pensiona having beon i&Y'iewod and granted, the Beueh roso.