PAYING THE PIPER.
A WARNING TO CREDITORS,
(bytelegraph.— own correspondent.)
Christchurch, this day. Yesterday, Mr Whitford, R.M., gave judgment in an action brought by the Go" vernment to recover £24, part of the cosj. of arresting and detaining the Rev. W. Radcliffe at Adelaide, at the instigation of his creditors. Mr Martin, for the Government, contended that the creditors were liable for such costs. Mr Gresson, for tho creditors, argued that the greater portion of the expense had been caused by the blundvrinjj of the authorities in Adelaide. The Bench was of opinion thatthe£l3incured inremandir.gand rearrestineßadcliffe was incurred through tho mh-managementofthoauthorities in Adelaide and was not chargeable to the defendant. On tho other hand items amounting to £11, including legal advice to Constable Stunner, were fairly chargeable to the defendant, as representing the creditors. Judgment for that amount and costs of Court was given.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18881128.2.27
Bibliographic details
Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 281, 28 November 1888, Page 5
Word Count
144PAYING THE PIPER. Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 281, 28 November 1888, Page 5
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Auckland Libraries.
Log in