YOU CAN SIT DOWN, SIR!"
SHARP WORDS IN COURT. (By Telccraph.—Special Correspondent.} Auckland, April 28. A. breezy passagc-at-arms occurred between Mr. Kettle, S.M., and Mr. Singer at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. The trouble arose over a case in which the solicitor appeared for a debtor who was not present. Mr. Singer contended that his client was unable to pay the amount due. Mr. Kettlo remarked sharply that the case had alreadv been adjourned in order that he (Mr. Singer) might havo an opportunity to get into communication with the Department. The order would bo made.
Mr. Singer: "I consider that unjust." Mr. Kettle: "You can sit down, sir. Don't make impertinent remarks. You can appeal to the Supreme Court if you are not satisfied."
Mr. Singer: "I have not made an impertinent remark, and I shall appeal to tho Supreme Court." Later tho magistrate said: "Your client has got 14 days in which to pay, and you can apply for another hearing." Mr. Singer: "Well, sir, I shall want another magistrate."
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1114, 29 April 1911, Page 5
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