LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9539, 4 December 1889, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

,SUPREME-COURT.—Judge's Chambers. Tuesday. , [Before His Honor Mr. Justice Conolly.) Administkation.—Mγ. Dewes (for Mr. Coleman) moved that letters of administration in-the estate of Isabella Jickell be granted, and that Court fees be remitted. His Honor said he could not remit the Court fees, but as the estate was small he would dispense with sureties. Deep LkvfxCbossGoi.dmixing Company. —Mr. Buddie moved," That the Registrar's certificate r<s to debts and claims be approved." The certificate was submitted and approval. Mr. Buddie asked, as a matter of practice, whether it was uecessary to bring an application of this kind in chambers, or whether the judge would not approve the certificate when submitted by the registrar ? Hie honor said there was nothing, in the rules bearing ou the point, but the practice had been to make a motion. There was a second motion regarding this company, viz., to fix the list of contributories. Thero was no appearance on behalf of the contributors, and the list submitted by Mr. Buddie, who appeared for the liquidators, was approved. Mr. Michael Harkney, of Onohunga, the owner of te'n shares, attended. He admitted his liability, and was anxious to pay at once and be done with it, and in answer to his Honor, he said the reason he came was that ho received notice to attend. His Honor explained to him that he need not have attended, except he had an objection to make. Wiuglkv v. Taokanoa Bokougk Council.—Mr. Cave moved to change the name of the solicitor in the record, Mr. Bromfield, whose name was ori the record, having died. He (Mr. Cave) had obtained the consent of the defendants to have his name substituted for that of Mr. Bromfield. Donaldson v. Glbpstanks.—Mr. Burton moved on summons to show cause why a further and more explicit statement of defence should not be filed. Mr. Tole appeared for tho defendant to oppose the motion. Tho application was made in respect of Mrs. Caroline Gledstanos, on tho ground that her statement of defence was defective. Mr. Tole submitted that it was now too late for this motion. An amended statement of claim had been filed on the 23rd of September, and the case came on for trial on the 2nd of October, and they had no notice of objection; but, he submitted they were now in the middle of the trial. Ho reminded His Honor that a few days ago ho had ruled that a subpeena issued for a trial fixed for a certain day was good for any adjournment of the case. This case had already been twice before tho Court, and was to come on again for trial at the ensuing civil sittings of the Court. He ciuoted authorities in support of his contention. His Honor said ho could not admit that they were in tho middle of tli6 trial. It was simply put off from time to timo. It was last called on the 2nd of October, and would have been proceeded with but for a representation made by Mr. Tolo that, owing to the state of tho defendant's health she could not attend. No objection was then taken to the pleadings, and lie certainly thought that as tho plaintiff was prepared to go to trial on the 2nd of ; October, he ought to have given notice before this, as a month ah least elapsed between the time the case was called, and the day on which he (tho Judge) left for Wellington. Mr. Tolo submitted that it was unreasonable to make the application ab this stage. His Honor said it may be unreasonable, but the question was, was it unlawful ? Ho thought not, and must therefore hear the case. Mr. Burton then proceeded with his argument, and Mr. Tole replied, and His Honor said the amended statement of defence was not so clear as it might be, but it.also referred to an agreement which was incomprehensible ; but, taking all the papers into consideration, the statement of defence was sufficient, and the motion was dismissed. Mr. Tole applied for costs, and was allowed £2 2s.

POLICE COURT.—Tuesday. [Before »r. Giles, H.M.I Drunkenness.—Two first offenders were fined ss, or in default 24 hours' imprisonment. TJiomas Isunn was fined 10s, or in default 24 hours' imprisonment. Breaches op City By-laws.—John Heath was charged with a breach of the- city bylaws by placing three loads of bricks in Karangahape Road and leaving them without a lisrht, on the night of 27th [November. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s and costs. James Alfred Moody and William Hirst were fined and costs for leaving a load of bricks in Wakefield-street without a light on the night of November 20. George W. Binney was fined 5s and costs for permitting his horse to wander in Upper Queen-street. Thomas Dye was fined Is for not having a light in his hansom cab on the evening of November 27. Bukach ok Public Schools' Regulations.—Joseph Draper was charged with not sending his son to school in compliance with an order of the Court. Defendant stated that he could not provide his boy with clothes that were fit for him to go to school in. Pined 10s and costs, and was ordered to send his son to school. U.vreoistered Dogs.—William Porsyth was charged with keeping an unregistered dog in the Avondale district. Mr. Stewart appeared for the informant, and asked for the case to be withdrawn, as it had been settled out of Court. William Thompson was charged with keeping an unregistered dog in the Avondale district. . Mr. Stewart appeared for the informant. Defendant was fined 5s and costs. Assault.—Margaret Reed was charged with assaulting James Henry Bond on November 28. Dr. Laishloy appeared for the informant. There was no appearance of the defendant. The defendant was fined 508 and costs, or in default 7 days' imprisonment. Alleged Pjiovokin t g Languagk.—John Errington was charged with using provoking language to Susan Lee, on November 2S. Mr. Burton appeared for the defendant, and asked for an adjournment till next day, which was grantee 1 ..