S.M. COURT.

Opunake Times, Volume V, Issue 232, 24 November 1896, Page 2

S.M. COURT.

Thtjbsday, November 19th 1896. (Before H. W. Brabant, Esq., S.M., and Mr G. W. Gane, J.P.) Ihaia and Taikomaka were'summoned to appear to answer a charge of forcible entry bf land, the property of Mauriri and others, situated at Ouri, near Pihama. Mr Atkinson for complainants, Mr Bennett for defendants. Neither of the defendants appeared, and Mr Atkinson applied for warrants for their arrest, it being stated that they had gone to Parihaka. The case was adjourned till afternoon, when tbe information was withdrawn, the Public Trustee having promised to grant a proper license to occupy to the complainants. Morey v. Fowler, failing to comply with a maintenance order, Sentenced to one months imprisonment with hard labor. Order to be suspended for 14 days to allow defendant to pay arrears.

Newman Bros v. G. F. Baker. Mr Weston for plaintiff. Claim, £B6 Bs. The claim was made on a dishonored P.N. Plaintiff stated he had handed over the P.N. to Mr Bailey, who initiated the proceedings, and Mr Bailey being absent, he was unable to produce the document. Judgment deferred. F. Bajly (Mr Atkinson) v. B. Vickery (Mr Bennett). Claim, £B, rent of paddock. . Very voluminous evidence was given on both sides. Judgment for amount claimed and costs. May (Mr Atkinson) v. Clark. Judgment for amount claimed and costs, W. Harvey v. Finlay. Claim, £4 lis. Judgmeut for plaintiff, with costs, 9s. ? Andrew Coffey v. J. Coupe and J. Crawford. Claim, £lB. Mr Atkinson for plaintiff and Mr Weston for defendants. Judgment for £5 and costs, £2 Is.