“HE SERVED UNDER ME”
EX SOLDIER IN COURT
Because an accused man had served in the same regiment as himself in the war, the North London magistrate, Mr Basil Watson, K.C., recently adjourned the case, in order that it might be heard before another magistrate. The accused man was Patrick McGuinness, a motordriver.
The case for the prosecution had ueen completed when counsel called accused into the witness box to give bis explanation of the charge. Mr Watson then intervened, asking, “What regiment did yon serve in. during the war?” -..cGuiimess: The Irish Guards, sir.
Mr Watson : I thought so ! Addressing counsel, Mr Watson observed, “This man served in my regiment. I cannot try the case. He served under me in the war, and that fact might influence my mind in his favour nr against him. 1 knew I had seen him i.efore, hut 1 could not recall at the Time. There must he a, remand so that another magistrate can trv the case.
Counsel: He has one of the highest characters.
Mr Watson : “Yes, I know the man
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 7 June 1927, Page 7
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