LIBEL ACTION
THE WOOTTON-SIEVEER CASK. By Holograph—Press Association —Copyrlahk LONDON, July 15. Sievior’s cross-examination of Wootton at tho hearing of the libel action which Wootton brought against him, led to much cross-talk, especially when the defendant questioned Wootton about his turf associates in Australia. Wootton admitted that he had recom-
mended Hayes as a trainer in England, and that Hayes had subsequently been convicted of an offence. The Judge reprimanded Sievier and Wootton for their rude questions and answers. "
Sievier asked Wootton to produce his betting records, and Wootton replied that ho had none. Sievier suggested that certain persons warned off had only practised what plaintiff taught thorn. Wootton interjected: It’s a lie I Sievier: You have had more jockoyi put down for foul riding than any other English stable. Wootton: My boys have been suspended, but have not lost prestige. They are employed by the best people. The Judge: But the best people may not have any choice. Wootton; They want the beet jockeys. The crowd frequently applauded Wootton, and the Judge threatened to clear the Court.
Wootton said he regarded foul rid-„ ing in the ease of lads as only overanxiety. One of his apprentices had been fined £SO for not weighing in after a win. That was duo to carelessness.’
Witness„w«B temporarily ordered out of the box for interrupting counsel when the latter was addressing the Judge relative to the production ol Wootton’s hank hooks. The Judge ordered the production, of the books. Plaintiff then resumed his evidence. Ho said it was a downright concoction to say that his son had pulled Stick tip in the Cambridgeshire Stakes in 1907. Witness admitted that his earnings averaged £SOOO yearly. Lord Derby gave evidence that on one occasion he did not think Frank Wootton made the best use of his horse, hut ho never suspected him of pulling the animal, which was not an easy one to deal with. Further hearing of the case was adjourned. '
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8482, 17 July 1913, Page 6
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327LIBEL ACTION New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8482, 17 July 1913, Page 6
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