R.M. Court.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 175, 14 September 1891, Page 2

R.M. Court.

.Friday, 11th Sept, lloforo O. 0. Kettle, Esq., R.M. Police v. John Collins. —This was n,u information laid by the police lor driving “beyond a walking pace” across the Putoa bridge. Mr G, D llamorton for defendant. After Jioaring the evidence, which went to shew that the defendant was hurrying to catch Iho train, tho bench dismissed the ease with a caution. W. Co worn v, 8. Sowerby; claim £7 3s Bd. Mr Gr. D. llamorton for plaintiff. No appearance of defendant. Plaintiff proved that ho had. as auctioneer, sob on behalf of tho Patea Racing Club, (o tho defendant a horse for ,£ll 10s. Defendant had paid him .£5 and asked him (plaintiff) to settle with, the dub ; this lie had done, but had been unable to obtain tho balance, hence tho action to ro cover .£0 10s and interest 8 per cent, 13s Bd. Judgment for plaintiff, wMi costs 20s, and coimsoTs foe 21s.

Mahony and Co. v. Hughes.-—Mr (T, I). Ilamorton for plaint ill'. Claim £3 12s Do fondant was present;, and confessed indebtedness, but pleaded ]iri sent inability to pay tli& claim. Judgment was on ton d accordingly for amount; duo ami costs, counsel waiving his right to an}' 100, it. A. Adams v V, A. 'White; claim ill Lis, dishonoured p.n. ISlo appoaraueo of defendant. Judgment for amount claimed and coals 325. Court then adjourned.