MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 14068, 26 November 1918, Page 2

MAGISTRATE'S COURT

(Before Mr E. Page, S.M.) BY-LAW CASES. For leaving a motor cur without a light attached George Maliuo was lined lUs, and costs 7s. Wm. Baker, for not having a front number on his motor car, was penalised to tho extent of 10a, with 7s costs. Henry Walker, for having no front number on his motor cycle, was similarly dealt with. ASSAULT GASES. Cosselet v. Kendall. Arthur Waddie Cosselet brought a charge of assault against James Kendall. The assault was alleged to have taken place over some of defendant's cattle having wandered on to Cosselet's property. The evidence of complainant and his two sons was that the cattle had wandered on to their field of oats, and having been advised to detain them and get the ranger, complainant had followed out this course. Being unablo at the time to get the ranger, he had decided to retain the cattle till morning and then impound them. In the meantime defendant is alleged to nave come on the scene and struck Cosselet and taken the cattle. Defendant admitted having broken the lock on complainant's gate and taken the cattle, but denied having made use of his fists. Corroborative evidence was given by A. Kendall, jun. The Magistrate hold that complainant had not established his case, and dismissed tho information without costs. Cowling v. Do Chateau. William Cowling (Mr Oakley) asked the Magistrate to make an order that Pidclis A. do Chateau be bound over to keep the peace. Defendant, who is a canvasser for the sale of pictures and picture frames, had taken a room at complainant's house about four months ago, and there resided with his wife and child. Mrs Elizabeth Newton, sister-in-law of complainant, said that she had noticed defendant in the kitchen washing dishes under a cold Tunning tap, and she had suggested that as the health authorities were suggesting hot water should be used, this course should be adopted. Defendant resented the interference and made use of somo insulting language, whereupon witness went upstairs and complained to her brother-in-law. Complainant then came down and was subjected to further abusive language, and was attacked by defendant, who delivered several blows which were received on the arms. Complainant warded tho blows off his face with his arms. Witness, Mrs Cowling and Cowling's young son then interfered. The police were called- in. but on arrival all was quiet. Throughout the fracas defendant had made use of some disgusting language. Ho had previously lost his temper in this way. The womenfolk were afraid to stop alono in tho house with the man. He had been given notice to quit but said ho would get out when it suitod him. Evidence on similar lines was given by Mrs Cowling, Mr Cowling and William Cowling, jun. Defendant denied having struck any blows or of having used bad language. Witness then called Constable Lipscombo, who was unable to throw any light on the matter. The Magistrate bound the defendant over to keep the peace for three months in his own bond of £2O.