MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Otago Witness, Issue 3101, 20 August 1913, Page 5

MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Tuesday, July 29. (Before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M.)

Judgment for plaintiff, by default, was given in the following cases:—R. Wilson and C'-o. (Mr Scantlebury) v. J. F. Smith and Sons (Dannevirkej, claim £6 10s, for goods sold and -delivered (costs, £1 3s 6d); Quick and Smith (Mr E. J. Smith) v. William Beamish (Hastings), claim £26 15s lid, balance of moneys lent due (costs, £2 14s); Harry- Ismay _ Maralee Ross (Mr Scantlebury) v. Philip and Roy (Timaru), claim 3s, costs on a former action (solicitor’s fee, ss); Dunedui Drivers’ Union v. J. Myers, claim £1 2c, subscriptions due (costs, ss); N. G. Toomaii (Mr Aspinall) v. Annie M'Konzio, claim £4 10s, for material supplied and work done (costs 11s); Loft and Co. (Mr Bedford'; v. Colin MacDonald, claim 18s 6d. for goods supplied (costs ss) : Dunedin Drivers’ Union v. A. A. Geary, claim £2 7s, subscriptions due (costs ss) ; Walker Bros. v. Percy Holmoro (Christchurch), claim 3s, costs on a former claim; William- Newlands (Mr Aspinall) v. John Reid (Mataura;, claim £1 6s 6d, for professional service rendered (costs ss). Thursday, July 31. (Before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, 8.M.) Judgment by default was given for the plaintiiis in the following casts : —Johnston, Eons and Co. (Mr Heantlebury) v. Thomas Allen (Auckland;, claim £2 12. i 6d, for one set “ Modern Physician" (costs 10s); same v. Richmond Davits (Ta-ihape), claim £8 17s for books supplied (costs £1 3s 6d); same v. ■Frederick Foster (Shannon), claim £1 17s 6d for a Bible (costs £1 17s 6d); same v. Harry Henderson (Auckland), claim £2 3s for one set “King Edward ” (costs 10s); same v. William J. Hill (Auckland), claim 17s 6d for one set " Romance of Empire' (costs ss) ; same v. John L. Murphy (Auckland), for one set “ Romance of Empire (costs ss) ; same v. James G. Pike (Auckland), claim 5s costs on a previous action, with solicitor's fee ss; same v. John Ky-a-n (Westport), claim £3 5s for a Bible {costs lOs) ; same v William L. Roberts (Toko), claim £6 7s 6d for a Bible (costa £1 3s 6d); same v. Francis 11. Mtrric (Daimcvirke), claim £1 ,2s 6d for one set “ Romance of Empire ” (costs ss); same v. William Kerr (Frankton Junction), claim £2 14s for a Bible (costs 11s); same v. Percy . Hovill (Palmerston North), claim £4 4s for one set " Modern Carpenter” (costs 10s); same v. Seymour D’Auvergue Greet (New Plymouth). claim £7 12s 6d for books supplied (costs £1 3s 6d) ; same v. Maurice Moore (Auckland), claim £4 10s for a Bible (costs 10s); same v. Patrick Ryan (Wellington), claim £2 17s for one set “ History of Ireland” (costs .TCs); same v. George William Hamilton-Mooro (To Iloro), claim £3 for one set “ Encyclopaedist of Agriculture” (costs 15s); H. Wise and Co. (Mr Moore) v. Harry J. Is) us ley (Winton). claim £2 10s (costs 1(E); A. H. B. Poulter and Co (Mr Moore) v. A boon M'Nully, claim £1 2s for goods supplied (costs ss); Alfred Ernest Boot (Mr Moore) v. Arnold Nardineyer (Alexandra), claim £6 10s for teeth suppliecl (costs £1 3s 6d); 11. Wise -and Co. (Mr Moore) v. Stanley F. Robinson (Otaki). claim £5 5s for copy of Post Office Directory "and advertising in same (costs £1 3s 6d); D.I.C. (Mr Moore) v. Herbert Preston, c’aim £l3 15s, on account stated and agreed upon (costs £1 10s); \N . 8. Riddell (Mr Bedford) v. Thomas O’Connor, claim £3 10s for goods supplied (costs 10s); G. E. Wallace (Mr Bcurr) v. John Harris, claim £lO for goods sold and delivered (costs £1 3s 6d); J. and A. Wilkinson, Ltd. (Mr Moore) v. Leonard Wilkinson (Gisborne), claim £l2 14s 6d. on account stated (costs £T 10= 6d) ; 11. Wise and Co. (Mr Moore), v. Bart'o Bros. (Oaonui), claim 9s, costs on a former claim; same v. Charles Huckley (Bulls), claim £8 8s for copies of New Zealand Pest Office Directory and advertising (costs £1 3s 6d): J. Cunningham (Mr Scurr) v. W. Douchrass. claim £1 14s 9d for goods sold and delivered (costs ss); Pudney and Gordon (Mr Moore) v. Nathaniel C nvie, jun. (ITighcli(F), claim £2 ss. on account stated (costs 14s) ; Wise and Co. (Mr Moore) v. George Bradley (Taradale). claim £3 3s, for advertising in New Zealand Post Office Directory (costs 10-s).

Judgmor.t Summonses. Dunedin Drapery Sunni v Co. v. J. Burgess, claim for £1 10s.

—The debtor pleaded his inability to pay owing to having been out of work for several months, until he obtained employment in January last. His average earnings were £2 9s 6d per week. —Cross-exam-ined. he admitted spending Is a week on liquor.—The Magistrate made an order for the payment of 4s every four weeks. ——-

1,. W. Balkind (Mr Bedford) v. Joseph Walker, claim £7 16s.—The judgment debtor was present, and stated that he had been out of work for four weeks, and prior to that he earned on an average 30s a week, out of which ho had to provide for his wife and three children. lie owed other accounts, winch had ia?en incurred when he hud been ill.—The Magistrate declined to make an order.

Tuesday, Atra rsr 5. (Before Mr 11. Y. Widdowson, S.M.)

Judgment was given for plaintiff in the following undefended cases: 11. Wise and Co. v. Patrick W. Fra«cr (Outrun:), 15s, for advertising (costs ss); same v. William S. King (Xgaruawahia), £4 10s. for advertising (costs 10s); J. P. Simon v. Alexander Milk, £3 7s, for goods (costs 10s): W. S. Roddell and Co. v. James Wills, £6 3s, for goods (costs £1 5s 6d); M'Farlane and Peden v. C. Waugh (Putiki, Wanganui), £4 3s 7d. balance for goods (costs 10s) ; Wilkinson Bros. v. Matthew A. Clydesdale, jun. (South Dunedin), £2 7 s 6d, for milk (costs 10s); Hallenstein Bros. v. James Williams (Ravcnsbourne). £2 14s lid, on an account stated (costs 10*) ; J. Lough v. Frederick Cato (Soutii Dunedin), £5, for services rendered (costs £1 Is 6d) ; H. Wise* and Co. v. W. M'Donald and Son (Waipukurau), £3 3s, for advertising (costs 10s) ; same v. Frederick J- Cower:-, (Ilawcra), £2 2s. for advertising (costs 10s): same v. Kdward Harry Cucksey (Helonsville), £2 15s. for advertising (costs 10s), less £2 18s paid into court (balance 7s); Hogg and Co. v. J. Ryan ! Balcbirha), £ll 13s sd. for timber (costs £1 I Os 6d). M'Far lane and Peden v. James Grainger. Claim £'- 14s, on a judgment summons. —• Mr A. Duncan appeared for plaintiffs.—ln

tho absence of defendant an order was made' that he pay tho amount claimed (with 6s costa) forthwith, in default two days’ imprisonmnent. Q William Ilastle v. James P. Wright (South Dunedin). —Claim £1 15s lid, on a judgment summons.—Mr Bedford appeared for plaintiff. —-The defendant was examined on oath, after which tho Magistrate declined to make an order.

George T. K. M'Kenzie v. Alfred Latimer (Roslyn).—Claim, £3 0s 2d. on a judgment summons.—Mr Duncan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Bedford for defendant. —After an examination of the defendant his Worship refused to make an order. Cyril S. Garvey v. James William Ta;t (Waitati). —Claim £lO. for milk.- —Defendant counter-claimed for £5 16s, hire of a horse. — Mr Bedford appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Moore for defendant.— Evidence having been given on behalf of both plaintiff and defendant. judgment was given for plaintiff for £: 18s 3d, and for defendant on the counterclaim for the same amount, tho Magistrate agreeing with counsel that the case should never have conic into court. Thursday, August 7. (Before Mr IT. A. Widdowson, S.M.) Judgment by default was given, for plaintiffs in tho following eases: —Guthrie, Bowron, and Go. v. Alfred G. Lather (Greymouth), claim 18a lOd, on account stated (costs ss); Elizabeth C. Dreaver v. W illiam Rutherford, claim £l 18s 3d, on account (costs 6s); G. T. K. M'Kenzie v. William Mattingly, claim 15s. for goods supplied (costs ss); Johnston, Sons, and Go. v. Thomas Tyree (\\ olliiigton). claim £1 6s 6d, for book supplied (costs 6s); H. W ise and Co. v. G. 11. Peacock and Co. fPatca), claim £3 5s for books (costs 15s); same v. Thos. 11. Rouse (Picton), claim £7 10s, for advert-sing (costs Ss); same v. Chad. IL Trigg (Tauranga), claim £4 10s, for book supplied and advertising (costs 8s); same v. James Rugg (Kurnara), claim £5, for directory and advertising (costs £1 Gs 6d) , same v. Thomas W. \\ oleh (Now Plymouth), claim £2 10s, for directory (costs 10s); same v. Donald M'Kenzie (W'airoa), claim £2 15s, for advertising (costs 10s); same v. Wm, Chamberlain (W ocdvillc), claim £2 2s, for directory and advertising (costs IDs); same v. A. C. Ilulbert (Dunsandcl), claim £1 Is, for directory (costs ss); Gordon and Gotch v. 11. 18. Owen (Gore), claim £l2 10s, for paper supplied (costs £1 10s 6d); J. B. MacKwan and Co. v. John 1. Hiillen (Opaka) for costs (11s); A. E. Usherwood and Co. v. Grow and Harnett (Greymonth), for costs (3s); .Susanna White v. F. Wilson (Port Chalmers), claim £8 ss. for rent (costs £1 3s 6d); Louisa Teschuer v. Charles Osborne, claim £3 6s 6d, for board and lodging (c'Oflts KXs); The Trade Guardian (Ltd.) v. William llopgood (Timvald). claim £1 10s, for subscription (costs ss); same v. J. M. Dollan (Christchurch), claim £1 Is, for subscription (costs ss); same v. W. Collie (Christchurch), claim £2 2s, for subscription (costs 10s); James Jenkins v. John M‘Million (Green Island), claim £l, for goods supplied (costs 13s). . Judgment Summons. —J. A. 0 Bnen v. J. A. Tipping. —Claim, £7 7s 3d, amount of judgment.—Defendant, who did not appear, was ordered to pay the amount due forthwith, in default, eight days imprisonment.

Tuesday; August 12. (Before Mr H. Y. W iddowsoti, S.M.) Judgment was given for the plaintiffs in the following undefended casts: —Loyal Excelsior Lodge (Messrs Vv ebb and Allan) v. Walter Henry Clements (Christchurch), claim £2 11s 6d, for fees due (costs IQs); Frederick Beal (Mr Irwin) v. David Mitchell, claim £l9 14s 3d, for groceries supplied (costs £1 11s 6d); Lindsay and Columb (Mr A. C. Smith) v. John Harris (Wuitati), claim £ls 15s 2d, for goods supplied (costs £1 11s 6d); Alexander Lecloo (Mr Moore) v. David Simpson, claim £3 2e 6d, balance of an account stated and agreed upon between the parties (costs 10s). ( Judgment Summons. —Hogg and Co. (Mr Moore) v. Kenneth N. Robertson, claim £l4 5s 3d, for timber supplied (costs 16s).— Defendant, who did not appear, was ordered to pay the amount forthwith, in default 14 days’ imprisonment. Thursday, August 14. (Before Messrs G. L. Donniston and G. 1,. Asher, J.P’s.) Judgment by default was given in the following cases ; —J. and J. Arthur (Mr Moore) °v. Arthur Thomson (Woodsido), oloim £l, interest on a former debt (costs ss) ; Johnston. Sons, and Co. (Mr Scantlebury) v. Roland Llewlyn Arndt (Invercargill), claim £2 2s 6d, balance due on one set “ Bal/.ac ” (costs 10s) ; (*. E. W allaco (Mr Scurrl v. E, W. Goddes, claim £7 16s Bd, for goods sold and delivered (costs £1 3.s 6d) ; 11. Wise and Co. (Mr \V. L. Moore) v. Alfred Symons (Oparau), claim £7, for a copy of the New Zealand Post Office Directory and a page advertisement therein (costs £1 14s 6d) ; W alkor Bros. (Mr Moore) v. Edith ('. Simpson, claim £l7 Is 6d. for plumbing work done (costs £1 lOs 6<J).