SUPREME COURT.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 302, 25 June 1909, Page 5

SUPREME COURT.

J. J. PATTERSON'S CASE. [PHEBS ASSOCIATION. J NAPIER, last nifiht. At the Supremo. Court to-thiy . .John James Patterson, of Daniu'virk". iv;ts indicted on the following di.-!"!.";* 1 * of breaches of the Bankruptcy A< i :'> — 1. Tliat withing three yon:.-; of the da to of his bankruptcy, !:<• fa. led to keep such books of accounts as to show properly and sufficiently his business transactions and financial situation. 2. That he did not deliver to the Deputy Official Assignee having charge of the estate, all books and documents, papers and writing, in his control, relating to his 2>roperty and affairs. . ' 3. That within the two years of commencement of his bankruptcy he mutilated a certain book, relating to his affairs, by removing certain pages from said book. 4. -That after presentation of his | bankruptcy petition, he mutilated a certain book relating to his affairs. Accused pleaded not guilty. It appeared he had- practiced as a solicitor and had been interested in sawmills and a general store. Evidence for the prosecution had not concluded when the Court adjourned: for the day.