THE COURTS—TO-DAY.

Evening Star, Issue 12819, 9 December 1907, Page 5

THE COURTS—TO-DAY.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT. (Before H. Y. Widdnwson, Esq., S.M.) Judgment was given in the following casesDutlirt Hio-., Limited (Mr Bmnard) v. David R. Grant (St, Bathans), claim £8 11s Bd. gu<xls supplied, with costs (£1 5s 6d). Lochhcad, Limited, and Robert Loehhead (Mr Barnard) v. Janies Sharp (Gore), claim £5, hire, of sewing machine, with costs (ICo). Judgment Snmmon-sos,—Thomas Kelly v. John Smith, claim £4 16s 6d, on a judgment summons.—There was no appearance of defendant, who was ordered to pay the amount owing, with costs (ss), forthwith, or in default seven days' imprisonment.—■ E. M'Donakl v. W. >S. Davidson, claim £1 l£ri. on a judgment, summons,—•Defendant, who did not appear, was ordered to pay the amount, owing, witincosts (ss), forthwith, or suffer three days’ imprisonment.——R. G Tyrrell v. W. H. Martin, claim £1 5-s, on a judgment summons.—Tim case was ■undefended, and defendant was ordered to pay the amount owing, with costs (6s). or in default three days’ imprisonment. CITY POLICE COURT. (Before C. G Graham, Esq.. S.M.) Drunkenness.—Two first offenders were lined 6s. or the usual alternative, ami George Jones was lined 7s, or in default twenty-four hours’ imprisonment. Prohibition.—On the application of a wife, a -prohibition order was granted against her husband. Provocation.—-Mary Hurring (Mr Irwin) pleaded not guilty to a charge of using indecent language,—The evidence showed tint it was a neighbors’ squabble, and Mr Irwin pleaded provocation.—Convicted aiid ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. Struck a Dividend.—Thomas Hussey pleadcd guilty to a charge of entering licensed premises while a. prohibition order was in force against him. Mr Barclay appeared for the accused, and said that his client was a hard-working man at ordinary times, but on this occasion he had struck a dividend at the races, and was persuaded by his companions to take the drink.—The Sub-inspector wished- to know who accused's companions were. If he could gel hold of them lie would take action against them for incitement. This was accused’s second offence. —Pined 60s. or one month’s imprisonment. Breaches of the Peace.—George Fahey pleaded not guilty to this charge-.—The case for the police was that accused was seen by a constable fighting with another man in Hanover street.—-Accused said ho was not lighting, but he and his friend were having a wrestling bout.—Tito constable, said he saw blow after blow struck.—Fined 10s and costs, or seven d-iys’ imprisonment. Charles Spiers pleaded guilty to a similar charge.—The police said accused was seen with his hat and coat otf in South Princes street, in a lighting attitude, challenging another man.—Fined 10.- costs.