THAMES R.M. COURT. [Before W. Fraser, Esq., R.M.]
Assault.— James Matthews was brought up on the charge of having assaulted one Lewis Lewis, at the Waiotahi Creek, on Wednesday last, by knocking him down and kicking him whilst down. The defendant's wife, Harriet Matthews, was also charged with assault by Lewis Lewis, she having, after he had been knocked down by her husband, struck him on the back of the head and pulled his hair. The charge was admitted, but it was argued in extenuation that the act was committed in defence of her husband, who was underneath plaintiff and being kicked. The Court regarded the affair as one of a neighbours' quarrel, but considered the charge against Matthews proved, and fined him 20a. and costs, in default to suffer seven days' imprisonment. The case against his wife was dismissed.
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Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVII, Issue 4236, 13 March 1871, Page 3
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140THAMES R.M. COURT. [Before W. Fraser, Esq., R.M.] Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVII, Issue 4236, 13 March 1871, Page 3
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