THE PASSING OF CHEQUES.
LAXITY OF BUSINESS MEN.
JUDGE'S STRONG COMMENT.
The ease with which some business people are imposed upon was the subject of remark yesterday by Mr. Justice Stringer, at the Supreme Court, in referring to the case of a Maori charged with uttering six forged cheques, to the total value of £250, at Wbangarei.
After referring to the fact that the alleged offences took place on a Saturday afternoon, His Honor said: "It. indicates the remarkable facility tradespeople afford for the passing of cheques. In a little, place like Whangarei this man succeeded in passing valueless cheques bearing the names of prominent residents. In only two instances were goods obtained. It seems almost incredible and indicates the extraordinary laxity of traders in handling cheques. One might even say it is almost a matter 'for satisfaction these people lost their money."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18774, 30 July 1924, Page 8
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