THE HAZLETT CASE
DECISION EESERVED
{By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, 18th August,
Further argument was heard in tho Supreme Curt to-day by his Honour Mr. Justice Smith, oa the writ of habeas corpus in the case of Cecil Hazlett, farmer, ot North Taieri, Otago, who was committed to the inebriates' home, Koto Boa Island.
Mr. Hubble, defending, contended that: the affidavits showed that Hazlett had been fully seized of the meaning of the proceedings. At Hazlett's house the Magistrate stated that he fully explained the whole procedure to Hazletfc. -.. They ; must take it that if an experienced Magistrate like Mr. Bartholomew' said he fully explained the matter to Hazlett, then that Hazleti was in a fit state to realise the situation. Even if Hazlett had been unjustly committed, said Mr. Hubble, •what was his subsequent procedure? He was sent to the island on 20th December; ho was absent on parole in February and March, returning of hia own accord on each occasion. He thus indicated that he realised he was in the institution for his own good. There could be no" dispute about that. It was only when the authorities at the island felt compelled to refuse Hazlett further leave that the present proceedings were taken. His Honour reserved his decision.
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 43, 19 August 1930, Page 6
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210THE HAZLETT CASE Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 43, 19 August 1930, Page 6
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