LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8475, 28 January 1891, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

SUPREME COURT.—Judge's Chambers. Tuesday. [Before Ilis Honor Mr. Justice Conolly.] Probate.—Probate was granted to the executors in the wills of Charles Joachim Ratjen, Andrew Bancroft, and Jane Blake. , Administration.—On the motion of Mr. Gribbin, letters of administration were granted in the estate of James Henry Jeffrey. Deed op Conveyance.ln the matter of the Trustee .Act, 1883, and of a certain dead of conveyance made between Riperata Kahutiaand William Henrv Tucker, Mr. Rees moved for directions defining the power of the conveyance. Mr. Lusk appeared in support of the motion, which was granted, a draft order to be submitted for His Honor's approval. R. Carrick v. John Kino and Another.— Mr. Rees moved, under rule 327, to examine witnesses before the Registrar. Mr. Lusk appeared in support of the motion. The defendants were trustees and executors in the estate of the late John Sheehan, which, it is said, was indebted to the plaintiff, and the present application was to bake steps to ascertain whether there were any assets in the estate. The order was granted. Nankervis and Another v. W. R. Franklin.—This was a summons to defendant to show causo why an order should not bo made under the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act. Mr. Hammond appeared in support of the motion. Defendant had been in attendance, and filed an affidavit. His Honor said he did not consider the order necessary. The statement of claim distinctly set out fraud, and no defonce was filed. Mr. Hammond submitted that in any case the affidavit could not be received, as it had only been filed that morning. The application was made under the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act. Tho defendant was called, but did not appear, and His Honor made an order that the amount be paid within a month, or in default to bo committed to the Auckland prison for three months. The total amount of the debt was over £500.

Ropiiia Tamaroka v. New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company, Limited.—Mr. Rees moved on summons to show cause why the action should not be tried by a special jury of twelve. Mr. C. F. Buddie appeared in support of the motion. There was no opposition, and the case was set down for hearing at Gisborne on the 23rd of February, to be tried by a special jury of 12. POLICE COURT.— [Before Messrs. F. L. Prime and 11. M. Shepherd, ■I.P's.] . Drunkenness.—A first offender was fined 5s and costs, or in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment. Assault.Delia Barrott was charged with assaulting and beating Letitia Hughes on January 2(3. Letitia Hughes deposed that accused knocked out two of her teeth on January 20. The Bench fined tho accused 20s and costs, or in default seven days' imprisonment, and further ordered that the accused be bound over to keep the ]>eacc for a period ot three months, herself in £20, and two sureties in £10 each.

Alleged Assault. —William Coyle was charged with assaulting Clement Gardner at Onehuuga on January 17. Mr. F. Baumo appeared for the defendant. Accused pleaded not guilty to tho charge. Clement Gardner deposed that accused had struck him with a horsewhip on January 17. The Bench said they considered the matter a trivial one, and dismissed the case.

Unbranded Siieei'.—Robert Ralph was charged with being the owner of 80 sheep or less above the age of four months, which were nob branded with the registered mark of the owner. Mr. Tolc appeared for the defendant, and said that he thought Inspector. F. Shaw would withdraw, the case when he was made aware of the circumstances* Mr. Tole said that the defendant had prepared the brands for the sheep, and had been suddenly called away to Hunbly ■by the late accident at his colliery there. Inspector Shaw said that possibly the breach of the Act was owing to inadvertence, but this was too common at present, and ho did not wish that the charge bo withdrawn. Mr. Tole then said the defendant pleaded guilty, and the Bench imposed a tine of 20s ami costs.

! Aixkokd Double Votinu.— Charles Double was charged with a breach of the Corrupt, Practices Prevention Act, by voting twice at Parnell, on December 5. Mr. 11. Williamson asked to have the charge withdrawn, as he had no evidence to offer on behalf of the prosecution. The case was accordingly truck out. Risouing Cattle. —Albert Smith was charged with rescuing five cows and two horses that had been seized by Owen McGinn, at Mount Albert, for the purpose of being impounded. Mr. Tolo appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. S. Hesketh for the defence. Owen McGinn, district ranger at Mount Albert, deposed that he seized the cattle on the Great North Road on .January 17th. Defendant then came up and spoke to him, saying that witness had taken the cattle and horses from the charge of his boy. Smith held his horse while the boy drove the cattle off. John Cox, clerk of the Mount Albert Road Board, deposed that the written authority produced bore the signature of himself and the chairman of the Board. The seal was put on recently. McGinn was authorised to impound cattle. William Roberts also gave evidence. Defendant denied having rescued the cattle, simply having placed his hand on the complainant's bridle to speak to him. The cattle in question were not wandering, but were in charge of his son. Walter Smith also gave evidence for the defence. The Bench, after much consideration, concluded that there had been a rescue, and imposed a fine of 20s, costs £1 15s.

PORT ALBERT R.M. COURT. Thursday, January 22. [Before If. W. Bishop, K.M., J. Shepherd, and W. iyne, .f.l'.'s.] Alv.kktlAnd South Road Board (represented by B. M. Gubb, secretary) v. Matthkw Gkkkn.—This case had previously come before the local Justices, but they objected to deal with it till the Resident Magistrate was present. Judgment was given for plaintiff for full amount, 5s 3d, with costs (is, and advertisement 12s Od. Ciiaiili'.h D.Curran v. Ben a mix Blackham, both of Wharehine.—-A claim for £5 15s Gd, amount due plaintiff. Settled out of Court. Costs 13s. Bk.sma.min Blackham v. C. D. Cctrran.— Cross action to above, being a claim for £1.3 9s. Settled out of Court. Costs, 245. On the rising of the Court Mr. J. Shepherd, on behalf of the local Justices, welcomed Mr. Bishop on this his first visit to Port Albert. Mr. Bishop acknowledged the courtesy, and hoped their meetings would in all cases be agreeable.—[Own Correspondent.]