OXFORD.
Wednesday, February 12. [Before G. L. Mellish. Esq, R.M.] Cattle Trespass—Gilbert. McCandlish, on the information of John Mcßriar, was charged with haviDg allowed a bull to trespass on land belonging to the latter. Complainant did not wish to see a penalty inflicted, but wanted the defendant cautioned to keep the bull properly fastened up. Defendaut said if complainant's fence was a Itgal one it would keep the animal from trespassing. The Resident Magistrate observed that it was dangerous to allow such animals to get at large and fined defendant 20s and costs.
Civil Cases—J. Briggs, collector of education rate for West- Oxford district v D. Fisher, claim 17s 6d. The amount had been paid into Court since last Court day, but the costs were disputed, defendant alleging thathe hadpromised to pay the amount. The Resident Magistrate held that the money should.actually have been offered to entitle defendant to a judgment. . Judgment for plaintiff for costs as claimed.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18730218.2.27
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume XXI, Issue 2353, 18 February 1873, Page 3
Word Count
158OXFORD. Press, Volume XXI, Issue 2353, 18 February 1873, Page 3
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 Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in