THE COURTS-TO-DAY.

Evening Star, Issue 7344, 17 October 1887, Page 2

THE COURTS-TO-DAY.

♦ SUPREME COURT—IN BANKRUPTCY. (Before Mr Justice Williams.) Re Edward M'Glashan.—Creditors' petition for adjudication.—Sir R. Stout, who appeared in support of the petition, said that he applied under section 6 of the amending Bankruptcy Act of 1884. A judgment had been obtained against the debtor, and an execution was put in, the return to which was nulla bona. —Evidence as to the claim by the judgment creditors was given by Julius Hyman, and evidence was also given by John Henry Brown, Supreme Court bailiff. —Order of adjudication made. Re Francis Porter.—Creditors'petition for adjudication.—Sir Robert Stout, who appeared in support of the petition, said that a judgment had been obtained against the debtor in the Resident Magistrate's Court, and a distress warrant was then in force, the return to which was nulla bona.—Evidence as to the claim-by the judgment creditors was given by Julius Hyman and Thomas Sherlock Graham; evidence was also given by George Henry Barnes, Resident Magistrate's Court bailiff.—Order of adjudication made. Re William Bridoman.—Application for order closing bankruptcy (Mr J. Macgregor.) —Order made, and November 7 fixed for application for order of discharge. Re Gilbert M'Nicol.—Application for order closing bankruptcy (Mr J. Macgregor). —Order made, and November 7 fixed for application for order of discharge. Re John Boswortii Taylor.—ln this case November 7 was fixed for application for order of discharge. Re Jamics M'Naj;.—Mr Fraser applied to have a day fixed for the public examination of the debtor, the creditors having resolved at a meeting that he should be publicly examined.—The Assignee remarked that no possibe good would come from the examination, which had been resolved on by only three small creditors. —His Honor said that it would be just as well to have the debtor examined if the creditors had any doubt about the estate.—Order made, and the 31st inst. fixed for the bankrupt's examination. Re Patrick Kkan.— Application for order, of discharge (Mr D. Stuart).—Order made. Re William Mason.—Application for order of discharge (Mr D. Stuart). —Order made. Re James Miller and William Campisell. —Application for order of discharge (Mr J. Macgregor).—The Assignee stated that Campbell's wife had owned aomc property, but she died recently, and there was a question as to whether the estate was entitled to it.—His Honor granted Miller's discharge, but ordered the question of Campbell's to stand over until inquiries had been made as to the property. Re Charles John Thorn.—Application for order of discharge (Mr J. Macgregor).— The Assignee said that some of the creditors entertained suspicions as to the bankrupt's alleged loss of a sum of Lso.—His Honor said that from the report it appeared that the bankrupt had started in the contracting business with a capital of LSO, and that he got into difficulties, but still carried on. It was not a case for immediate discharge, and the bankrupt's discharge would be suspended for sis months. iZe'.GEORGE Hally (Mr Maodonald).—The Assignee said that in the bankrupt's statement the name of his father appeared as a creditor for Ll,6oo—of which LI,OOO represented goods sent out to the bankrupt, and L6OO cash advanced to him. He (the speaker) had, however, heard that the money, at least, fwas a gift to the bankrupt, and that there was no right for a proof to be put in in connection with it. He had declared a dividend in the 9state, but had reserved sufficient money to pay a dividend on the claim of plaintiffs fath,er ; if it were allowed. He would sug-

gest that the matter stand over until it jould be discussed if the claim was legitinate or not.—His Honor said that the question must certainly be settled before tV-.e bankrupt could get his discharge. Mr Macdonald, who appeared for the bankrupt, jaid that his client always said that the goods and money were not gifts, and that he awed his father for them. HeVas prepared aow to give evidence to that effect, and could do no more than testify to the correctness of his statement.—His Honor said that no report had as yet been handed in, and he had, therefore, no basis to go on. The matter would stand over until the Assignee had reported fully. Re Owen Mulhare (M. D. Stuart). -- Application for orders closing bankruptcy, and for payment of solicitor's costs.—Orders made accordingly.

CITY POLICE COURT. (Before Messrs J. L. Gillies and H. Gourley, J.P.B). False Pretences.— Christian Ve.chl was charged with obtaining by certain false pretences the sum of 2s from the Rev. W. Purton. It was stated that accused was constantly annoying Mr Purton and asking for money, which, when obtained, was spent on drink, —The Bench granted his request for a chance to leave the town. Assault. Two lads, named Andrew Barclay and A lexandvr Taylor, were charged by Joseph Freeman with having assaulted him on Sunday, 2nd October.—Complainant said that he was walking through the gardens on Sunday, the 2nd, when the two boys charged, in company with some other lads, commenced calling him names, pelting him with mud, and finally knockiug him down.—"Constable Walker gave Barclay a very bad character, styling him an " allround larrikin." Barclay denied calling him names or knocking him down, but acted simply in self-defence.—The Bench were satisfied that an assault had been committed, but in the absence of an independent witness they must dismiss the case. They wished the boys to understand that they escaped punishment through no third party being present to witness the assault.