R.M. COURT.—Friday.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6996, 19 April 1884, Page 3

R.M. COURT.—Friday.

[Before H. G. Seth Smith, Eaq., K.M.] A sitting of this Court was hold to-day, for the purpose of disposing of two cases which had been held over from the previous day. Walleb v. Habeis. —Claim £25 for goods. Mr. H. fl. Lusk appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Oliphant for defendant. James W.' Waller, shipping agent, deposed that ia August, ISS3, he was in possession of cer- ■■ tain premises in Queen-street, in which he carried on his business. On the 6th of August he filed a deed of assignment in favour of Hi H. Lusk,D. Hi MeKenzie, and George Harper. At that time he had in the" premises the cabin fittings' of the s.s. Taupo, a hand truck, a violin, four showboards, and. other things, including tables and chairs. , Witness negotiated the sale of - | the lease, and agreed to the Bale |of the fixtures and balance of the lease for £27. The sale was effected. The nego- '. tiation was on behalf of the trustees mentioned. Arranged with the buyer (Mr. Harris) that the fixtures, &c, should remain' in the place for some time, and occupied a portion of the office for three weeks or a" month. On leaving, moved the tables.and chairs, but none of the other articles. Had . since purchased from the gentleman to whom he had assigned. This deed, dated 11th March; re-assigned everything, Sobsej quently saw Mr. Harris, and he said he [ would not give anything up, as he had bought the articles from the trustees. Harris declined to see the trustees or his own solicitor about the_ matter, but said witness could take the violin. Witness said he would do so; whereupon Harris said it was in the cellar, and he could not get at it, but he would try to get it out next day. Called next day and was informed by Mr. Harris that the violin was broken. Issued a Court summons to Mr. Harris on the 11th instant, and on Tuesday, the 15tb, received a bill from Mr. Harris for £8 15s, for storage of goods. Claimed £25, but the goods were £50 in value. Would not have objected to pay a fair rate forstorage. For the defence, Mr. Oliphant called plaintiff, Thomas Harris, who deposed tb.it he had had charge of the goods since August last. Considered 5s a week a fair cnarge for storage. Had always been willing to hand over the goods to the proper owner. When Mr. Waller called, told him he could have the good on paying the charges on them. The violin was in the same order in which if was when witness toon possession of the pre« raises. Charged Walker with storage 14th inst, at' which date ordered Walker to remove the goods. Counsel having addressed the Bench, His Worship said the question at' issue was whether a person having charge ofgoods could have a lien over them. He thought that there could be no lien in such a •case. Judgment for plaintiff for £25 and costs. '

Lands v. Baxter.—This cage was called on for the purpose of taking evidence for the ■Thames Court. Mr. Jackson Palmer, in- ■ structed by Mr. Miller, appeared for plaintiff; Mr.. Brassey appeared for defendant. Mr. Palmer said that he bad been asked to apply for an adjournment for a week to give the parties an opportunity of settling the • cane. Adjourned for a week. POLICE COURT. —FbidAY. [Baf ore Messrs. P. L. Prime, P. Uagulre, and J. ' wain, J.P.'s.] Brunkenness . —Two' persons were pan* ished for being drank. . ' Rowdy Conduct.—Peter James Qainlan, ■> charged with having been drank, was further charged with using obscene language and assaulting Constable Hansen. Jtle' pleaded guilty to the two first charges, but had 110 recollection of tte third. Constable Hansen gave evidence as to the prisoner's conduct. He was very violent, and kicked the constable several times, besides making use of very bad language. He was fined 40s and and costs, or in default fourteen dayß' imprisonment.

Thbeatening Language.—Samuel Jones waß charged with - nsiDg threatening I an. guage towards William Nickles. Mr. Jackson and Mr. Blades appeared, the former for _ the defendant, and the latter for the plaintiff. The application was to have case adjourned till Monday, !and..that defendant be admitted to bail. The adjournment was granted, and bail allowed to accused in his own recognizance of £10, and surety to a like amount.

Assault.—William Nickles was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Ann Nickles by striking her on the face and body with his clenched fist. This -case, arising out of the former, was also adjourned.-

•VAGBAKCr.—John Doyle, and Geo. were charged with having insufficient lawful means of support. The accused, two well known youths of the lairrikin class, indignantly pleaded not guilty. Sergeant White said that a number of youths collected round the circus, and their conduct was suoh that the police had to interfere. The prisoners were the ringleaders, and one of them threw a brick at the constable on dnty. Head was also charged with obstructing Detective Hughes in the execution of his duty. Detective Hughes gave evidence. -Doyle was the leader of the Skeleton Army, and Head was the leader of a gang of larrikins. They generally loafed about the wharf, and never.did any work. Constable McDonald, of the water police, and Detective Walker, also gave evidence as to the character of the prisoners, and Constable Kelso gave evidence as to their conduct outside the circus. Doyle said that he worked for Mr. Frank Williams cleaning fish. He called Jeremiah Driscoll, who deposed to seeing Doyle with his coat off at Williams' fish store. Witness worked in a gum store opposite. He had seen Head work for a couple of days, but that was a long while ago. They were sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour.

Assault. —Bernard Fitzpatrick, on remand, was charged with assaulting John Brame, by striking him on the arm, and threatening to take his life. Mr. Mahony appeared for the accused, and pleaded not guilty. On his application the case was remanded till next day.