ROBERTSON—ORR CASE.
DEFENDANT PROSTRATED. Wellington, Sept. 20. The Robertson-Orr case was called on to-day, but defendant was unable to appear. Counsel stated that he returned from Christchurch, but his condition was so serious that he was ordered into a convalescent home. Medical evidence was given that Orr was suffering from severe prostration, due to mental anxiety and depression, and further excitement would have serious consequences. Mr. Jellicoe, for complainant, Nellie Evans, urged that as it was an indictable offence evidence should be taken with Orr in attendance. Mr. Hunt, the magistrate, said he was informed thht it was unsafe for (srr to be at large and adjourned the case for a week. Mr. Jellicoe: Then the responsibility, if the ends of justice are defeated, rests with you. Mr. Hunt: That’s all right. T accept.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 239, 21 September 1922, Page 7
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