SUPREME COURT.
[Pbe Pbess Association.J AUCKLAND. Dec. 14. The action Barwell v Abbott—the latter a well-known financial agent—which has occupied the Supreme Court for the last three days, was concluded this morning. The jury was a long time in deliberating, and eventually found a verdict on the three issues submitted in favour of the plaintiff. The first issue was whether or not Barwell was mentally incapable of understanding business transactions, the second issue had reference to the amount paid to Mr Haultain, a solicitor, who had left the colony, and the third issue was whether or not the defendant had exercised undue influence over the plaintiff. The cuss was not concluded till just before one o’clock this morning. Mr Cooper, when the jury delivered ita verdict, intimated that he would, in all probabilty, move for a new trial. Judgment on the verdict was then given, setting aside a deed of > release and ordering accounts. Second I counsel and two extra days were certified
j for, but the que?tion of costs generally was reserved until final judgment is moved for. | The amount at issue is practically £6OO.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10221, 15 December 1893, Page 5
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