LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6150, 3 August 1881, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

SUPREME COURT.—Judge's Chambers. [Before Mr. Justice Gillies.] His Honor sat in Chambers yesterday, and transacted the following business :— Re Henri McKay (Deceased). —An, application for letters of administration to tlio widow of deceased was heard and granted. Re Samuel Tjioknally (Deceased).—ln this matter an application was made to reduce the amount or security. An order was made reducing the security in terms of the application. Wednesday's Bosixess.—ls Baxco, Rich and Another v. Rick. —In this case a demurrer is set down for argument. Baxkrcftoy.—John Stuart Milne will apply for kis discharge

POLICE COUBT.— Tuesday. [Before E. C. Barstovr, Esq.., R.M.]

Drunkennesb.—-Five persons were punished for drunkenness, and Walker Lloyd, who was suffering Jroni delirium tremens, was remanded for a week. y> LARCKTk-.—John Whittle was charged with stealing

two sacks of oats, valued at 20s, tin property of George H. Short, of Oamaru. Mr. E. Coopor for the defendant. The evidence went to ehow that the defendant, n carUr, in the employ ef Mr. Butcher, w»s employed carting oats from tho schooner Darcy Pratt. Finding ho hud a bag ov»r his number, he disposed of it, stating that he thought ho was entitled to do so, as if he were a bag short lie would have to pay for it. Mr. Cooper addressed tho Court. The case was found proved, and the accused was sentenced V: a month's imprisonment with hard labour. Abusive Language. — Eichard Sarsfield. was charged with using abusive language in Queen-street with intent to provoke a breach of tho peace. Tlio defendant pleaded guilty. It appeared that he had been put out of the Greyhound Hotel, and he then made use of the language complained of. Ho was fined 40s and costs, or in default a month's imprisonment with hard labour. Obsoenb Language.—'William Pooley was charged with using obscene language in Grey-street. Ho pleaded guilty, and Bald he was drunk, and had no recollection of what occurred. Ho was tinod 00s and 13s costs, or in default a month's imprisonment with hard labour. Ellen Hawthorn was charged with using obscene language in Wellington street. Mr. Latshley appeared lor tho accusod, and pleaded not guilty. Amelia Kelly deposed she had residgd in Wellington-street, next door to Mrs. Hawthorn. The latter came up to her, and without provocation made use of the language complained of. Witness was ■tandln; »t her own door, and tho defendant camo the passage, and asked her why she was laughing at her. Witness's sister was with ■ her at the time. Witness did not speak to her at all. Defendant was drunk at tho time. Mary Dris-

coll, sister of the first witness, gave corroborative evidence. Mr. Laisliley contended that the

information must be dismissed, as the word* complained of were not set out in the Information. The Court held that the objection was fatal, and the case case was dismissed. Licensing Regulations.—Ellen McClouelian was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act, by not maintaining c light burning at nisht over the front door of the Cliarlemont Hotel. The offence was admitted, and a fine of 3s and 7s costs was imposed. PAPAKURA R.M. COURT. —Mokday. fßeforo Thomas Jackson, Esq., R.M.] BnowN v. Daniels.—Non-support ol a child. Ordered to pay £30 iu full satisfaction of claim. Mr. Brownifls for plaintiff; Mr. Bassett for defendant. Shooting \ Bullock.—Wallace v. Walsh: Claim, £4 10s, for shooting a bullock. Mr. Bassott resumed the argument fox the defenco, and made a most ingenious and ablo defence. The Court, while complimenting Mr. Bassett on the defencs, yet was of opinion that the balance of evidences was against him, and did not think tho points of law raised sufficient to oxonraato tho defendant from the responsibility of his acti. Judgment for plaintiff for 70s; costs, 6Ss. Minor Cases.—Honeyford v. SI»hon: Claim, £11 2s 3d. No appearance; struck out. Honeyford Donnelly : Claim, £6 4s. No appearance ; struck out. Walker v. Lindsay: Claim, £5, trespass. Settled out ot Court.—tOwn Correspondent.]