THE COURTS—TO-DAY.

Evening Star, Issue 5609, 1 March 1881, Page 2

THE COURTS—TO-DAY.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before W. L. Simpson, Esq., R.M.)

Borough of Caversham v. John Larerner. —Claim, L2 & 9d, rates due. The defen. daut pleaded that he was a bankrupt, and the case was adjourned sine die, Alexander Sickles v. William Garvin.— Claim, LI It 6d, rates due.—Judgment was given for the plaintiff, with ooßta. Donald Matheson v. James Bhand and others.—Claim, L 23, money paid for osrtain privileges at the late Taieri Agricultural Show, whioh were infringed. Mr M'Keay appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Stout for the defendants.—His Worship iule4 that the plaintiff should have sued the Taieri Agricultural Society, and ncneuited him. Alexander Hastle v. John Finnic.—Claim, L 6, value of fowls belonging to th« plaintiff shot by the defendant. Mr Denniston appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr KttHa for Ihe defendant.—Judgment reserved. John Wluton v, John Shirley.—Claim, L 5, for the alleged wrongful Impounding of plaintiffs oattle. M* Mouafc appeared for plaintiff; Mr Denniston fa* defendant,— Judgment was reserved, William Jenkins r. Sam«.—Claim, LlO. This was a oase similar to the l«si-m«ntloned. Mr Stout appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Denniston for the defendant, Judgment was reserved.