BANKRUPTCY ACT
SOLDIER CHARGED
MAGISTRATE'S LENIENCY
Convicted in the Police Court yesterday on two charges brought under the Bankruptcy Act, Cecil James Rogers, now a soldier in Papakura camp, but formerly an agent, was today dealt with bv Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M.
"This man had a pocketful of judgment summonses and no money in the bank, but he bought two motor cars and gave a valueless cheque in part payment of each," said the magistrate. "In the ordinary case I would have sent him to prison for two or three months, but as he is going away on active service I will admit him to probation for two years, a condition being that he is not to enter business during that period without the consent of the probation officer."
Rogers, who pleaded not guilty to both charges, was defended by Mr. Uren.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 141, 17 June 1941, Page 9
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