RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4023, 9 January 1875, Page 3

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Friday, Sth January

(Before J. Bathgate, Esq., R.M.)

Druxk and Disorderly.—John Mason was fined 10s for drunkenness, with the option of 48 hours' imprisonment : and Mary O'Leary, who refused to come before the Court on Wedne-Jay, was fined £5. with the alternative of 14 days' imprisonment, it beiiv her fourth offence. She was further charged with bein" a hahitual drunkard, and although she promised to leave here for Victoria, slie was sentenced lo three months' imprisonment, with hard 1 .hour.

Assai-lt wrni Intent. John Hartley was charged on the infi miration of Ami Si vcrjjuiie, a married womm' with hating, on the 7th inst., at Look-out Point, on the Main South Koad, assaulted her with attempt to commit rape.—The Police prosecuted, and Mr stout appeared for accused.- -S-üb-Insj ector Mallard stated that, through the non-attendance of some of the witnesses, he would not be able to finish the c*se at present.—Mr Stout had no objection to the Police asking for a remand until prepared to produce their case ; but he had a decided objection to its heing taken in part's. It was a peculiar case, uclike an ordinary criminal charge.—The Police explained that they da sired to take the evidence of pros> cutrix, and then have the case remanded for a week. Accused had only been arrested on the previous evening-, and they had therefore not had sufficient time allowed them to summon witnesses. The Bench as-ented to this course of procedure.—The Court was then cleared and the case proceeded wi'h and the further hearing Was ndjoun.ed until Tuesday next. CIVIL CASKS. Morgan v. Arnold.—Claim of £5 0s TOd, for goods . ujiplied, Judgment ior plaintiff, with coats.

Morgan v. Dwjght.—CJlaim of £1 10s, goods supplied. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs. M'Fadyen v. Baun.—Claim of £1, balance of account. Judgmeut for the amount claimed, with costs. Stamper v. Gee.- Claim of £2 18s 3d/amount. due on a promissory note given for professional services. Judgment by default, with costs. Emery v. JTPherson.—Claim of £1 4s, for rent due. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs. Murdoch v. Davidson.—Claim of £13 Ms, for work done.—Mr Stout for defendant. Plaintiff non-suited, with costs..