A would-be defendant in a ease called in tte Civil Court at Christchurch the other morning came forward and explained at considerable length to the Magistrate (Mr. H. A. Young, S.M.) .that the claim against him was an unjust one. However, since the plaintiff was not represented. the case lapsed, but the wouldbe defendant thought he was entitled to expenses. "I’ve had to come along here to-day, and it’s not very nice having my name- in the papers,” he added. Mr. Young: It won’t be, as the case has lapsed; besides, this is quite a respectable place. “I know that,” replied the man, anxious to have the last word, “but its a bit narking to be called here.’ He did not get his expenses, as he was not in employment.
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Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 54, 27 November 1929, Page 17
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