RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

Press, Volume XI, Issue 1433, 12 June 1867, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

CHEISTCHtTECH —June 11. [Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., R.M.] William Renshaw was brought up in custody, charged with wilfully deserting his wife, and leaving her without reasonable means of support. After hearing the evidence, the Resident Magistrate dismissed the case with a caution, and requested both parties to try and live peaceably for the future. Peter Rowe and Frederick Wood were brought up in custody on remand, the former charged with larceny as a bailee, and tho latter with horsestealing. From the evidence it appeared that prisoner Rowe hired a horse of the predecutor, and that the other prisoner sold the horse at Barnard's, and the proceeds of the sale were shared between them. Both prisoners were committed for trial at the next session of the Supreme Court. There were 105 civil cases set down for hearing, but none -were of any publio interest. Lyttelton—June 11. [Before W. Donald, Esq , R.M ] Antony Duress and Louis Philipp were charged with a breach of the peace in a public place. The constable on duty saw them fighting, and arrested them. The Bench fined them 20s each. John McDougal and John McMarrell, charged with a like offence, were fined 20s each. Samuel Baily, charged with the same offence, was fined 20s. Mathew Feagan was charged with assaulting and resisting a constable in the execution of his duty. The constable said that as ho was assisting another constable the accused came behind him, caught hold of his collar, and tried to trip him up, but did not succeed The constable then arrested him, and locked him up. The Bench remarked that this was a different case from the former, as personal violence to the police had been proved, and it would not allow a fine, but commit prisoner to gaol for forty-eight hours. Julien v. Rodgers—Claim for £13 lis 10d. Judgment for plaintiff by default, with £1 12s costs. Rhodes v. Lowrie —Judgment by default. This claim was for house rent. Collier and Another v. Burn—Claim £5 3s 4d, for goods supplied. Judgment for plaintiffs, with lis costs. Taylor and Co. v. Fleming—Mr T. J. Curtis appeared. Claim on bill of exchange. Judgment for plaintiffs, with costs. Amount, £77 19s 6d ; costs, £1 ss. Goddard v. Rayner—Claim, £10 8s 6d. Mr Nalder appeared for plaintiff. Defendant applied for an adjournment, on the ground that he could produce a document proving that plaintiff was to be paid quarterly. The Bench granted tlie adjournment, remarking that no doubt the money would be paid before Tuesday next. Plaintiff distinctly denied any agreement as to quarterly payment existing. Leithfield —June 6. [Before W. B. Pauli, Esq., R.M.] D. and D. Cameron, of Saltwater Creek, were charged by Sergeant Barlow with keeping their hotel open during prohibited hours on the night of the Queen's birthday. The charge was admitted, and a fine of £5 inflicted.