LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8531, 3 April 1891, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

R.M. COURT.—Thursday. [Before Dr. Giles, R.M.I Undefended Cases.—Judgment was given for the plaintiffs in the following cases : — D. 11. Ross v. Messrs. Bronlund and Sons, claim £43 4s lid, cost £7 15s. William Wilson v. Thomas Worbhington, claim £5 Bs, costs 7s. Charlotte Surman v. R. Given, claim £2 lis, costs £1 13s 6d. National Bank of New Zealand v. E. Perkins, claim £33 2s 6d, costs £3 12s 6d. W. Skeates v. E. H. M. Alford, claim £2 4s 6d, costs 17s 6d. Burton and Keesing v. Joseph Chad wick, claim £3 3s lOd, costs 7s. T. and S. Morrin and Co. v. William Brady, claim £63 14s, costs £2 lis. P. Kelly v. W. Hurst and J. A. Moody, claim £5 10s, costs 16s. James Bass v. James Smith and Samuel Taylor.Claim £20 16s 6d. This was a claim by plaintiff for work, wages, and labour done for defendant whilst employed by Messrs. Sims and Ellis as a bullock driver. Mr. E. Cooper appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Cotter for the defendants. After hearing the legal arguments adduced by both sides, Dr. Giles reserved judgment. V Dr. A. O. Knight v. R. A. Moore.— Claim, £1. Mr. Burton appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. O'Meagher for the defendant. This case was struck oub with costs, 10s 6d. J. Steer v. Mary English.—Claim, £1. Mr. Beale appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. O'Meagher for the defendant. An adjournment was granted in order to allow Mr. Beale to file an amended bill of. particulars, ;

POLICE COURT.—Thursday. [Before Messrs. L.' Ehrenfried and W. Dinnlson, J.P.'s.] Drunkenness.—Two first offenders were fined 5s and coats or 24 hours' imprisonment. Ley ceste r*'Bar well and Frederick Stewart Maclean were fined 20a each and costs, or in default 48 hours' imprisonment. Thomas Coughlin and John Barton were fined 10s each, or in default 48 hours' imprisonment. Obscene Language.— Allen, alias Phillip, was charged with using obscene language in Victoria-street on April Ist. Accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. After hearing the evidence* the Bench dismissed the accused with a caution.