LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10454, 28 May 1897, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

ONEHUNGA POLICE COURT.

MERCER S.M. COURT.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-Thuibdat. [Before Mr. H. W. Brabant S.M.] Judgment , for Plaintiffs. — Judgment was entered for the plaintiffs with costs in the following instancei:—E. C. Pilkinptton and Co. (Mr, Burton) v. R. Cockrane, claim £10 14s 9d, costs £1 10a 6J: Heather, Roberton, and Co. (Mr. Gillies) v. Lionel H. Clandet, claim £50 6% costs £3 Us; John Alibott (Mr. Button) v. J. C. Mahou, claim £21 Ills, costs £2 Hβ; Rushbrook and Co. (Mr. Burton) v. James M. Calla K han, claim £7 Hβ Id. costs £113s 6d; Richard K. Baber (Mr. Mahouy) v. U. li. Beckett, claim £20 19s Sd, costs £2 Us; Stone Bros. (Mr. Burton) v. Chirles Ki'eble, claim £U 5i Od, costs £1 * 6d; J. Macnarama v, J. Petersen, claim possession of tenement and £:i 6s lOcl, costs 11s; John Andrew (Mr. Burton) v. C. Gledstanes, claim 13s, cuita 9s; Ruahbroek and Co. (Mr.. Burton) v. Thomas Culleton, claim 15a 3d* costs fis. Mount Catherine G.M. Co., Limited v. George RoBRRTs.-Claim £2 Is Bd, allcjjed to be due for calls. Mr. Cotter (instructed by Mr. Baxter) appeared for the claimants, and Mr. Cooper for the defendant. His Worship gave judgment for the defendant, each party to pay his own costs. Thomas Usshkk v. E. G. Sandaia and C. W. Saxdall.-Claim £109 10s Id. from defendants as sub-debtors of Mn. E.G.Sandill, senior, against whom plaintiff had an unsatisfied judgment. Mr. Lnndon (instructed by Mr. Keetley) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Cotter (instructed by Mr. Biss) for the defendants. After the evidence of plaintiff hail been given, a nonsuit was recorded. Cms. H, Murray v. Tokatea Consols Gold Mining Company, Limited.—Plaintiff, a printer, Queen-street, claimed from the defendant company the sum of £.1 18s 6il for a share register. Mr. Mahoney conducted the plaintiff's caie, and Mr. Hesketh appeared for the company. The claim was contented on the ground that the book was not ot the size ordered. Several witnesses were examined on both ijdes. His Worship, after considering the evidence, thought the matter was simply a question of a mistake as to the instructions regarding the book between the parties, and as it appeared, the responsibility of the mistake lay with the defend«nt, gave judgment for the plaintiff, with costs. POLICE COURT.-Thursday. [Before the Hon. W. J. Jenningj anil Mr. John (ionlon, .I.P.'s.) Drunkenness. — Two offenders were convicted and discharged. Alleged Falsr Prstbnces. — Joseph Watson Kennedy, charged with obtaining money by false pretences, w:is remanded till June 3. James B. Dick wan charged that on May 15 at Auckland, lie did obtain from one Edward James Smith, the sum of £2 93, by means of a false pretence, to wit, a valueless cheque. Mr. Collins appeared tor both parties, and said he wished to offer no evidence. The money had since been paid, and it was very doubtful whether any offence had been committed. Smv Axijjals.—Wid. P. Davies, Wm. Fletcher, aid Win. Braun, the owners of animals found on public streets, were each convicted and fined.

Thursday. [Before Messrs, D. A. Snthtrbuid anil 0. J. Jackson, .I.P.'s,] Theft.—William Montgomery was charged with having, on May 10, at Ouelmnga, stolen a watch and chain, with a five-franc piece attached, and the sum of 4s 6d, the whole being valued at £2 4s 6d, the property of Mr. John Hollings, fellmonger. The accused pleaded guilty, and requested to be summarily dealt with. Serjeant Greene, who represented the police, detailed the circumstances of the robbery. Oo the theft being reported to him he communicated with the Auckland police, and within an hour of being missed the watch was recovered by Detective Bailey. Detective Bailey gave evidence as to arresting the accused. As this was his first offence the accused asked the Bench to take a lenient view of the case. He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour.

\V EDXESDAY. [Before Captain T. Jackson, S.M.) Shooting Odt of Season.—A charge against Mr. F. M, Fripp ef shooting Australian quail out of season was heard. It was proved that it was purely a mistake on Mr, r ripp's part, and he was accordingly fined in the lowest possible penalty of 20s. Spelsbury v. Milne.—This was au affiliation case. The defendant is a, young man of Whangamarino, now temporarily residing at Wairangi, who denies entirely the paternity. The Court sat hearing evidence till five p.m., but the complainant's case waa not then completed, and as the evidence will be very lengthy, a special sitting of the Court was fixed for July 27, 28, and 29. Dr. Laishley appeared fur defendant, and Mr. Cttter for complainant.