TO-PAY,
On resuming thia morning at ten o'clook, legal argument was hoard in the suit of Allan v. Richardson, and after the Judge had summed up, tho jury retired, and were asked to consider fche following questions : — Did fcbe defendant take reasonable care Lo inform himself of the true facts of the case ? Answer, No. Did be honestly believe tbafc the plaintiff had been guilty of fraudulently procuring tho alteration of (ha roll ? Answer, Tee. Was the defendant actuated by any indirect motive in preferring the charge ? Answer, No. What damage (if any) is tfie plaintin* entitled fco ? Answer, no damages. Judgment was given for defendant, and fche Judge ordered costs on the basis of fche amount claimed,
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4, 13 March 1903, Page 2
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