WELLINGTON
This Day. In the Appeal Court yesterday, judgment was givnn in the case Rees and others v. Barkex, allowing the appeal without costs, on the grounds that the two issues not found by the jury xtere quite immaterial, and that the verdict was properly taken on the other issues. All the judges ruled that Barker could move for a decree. There will now be no further trial. Fifty of the Armed Constabulary will be sent from here to Opunake on Friday, en route to Parihaka, to strengthen the force stationed there. At the Magistrate'^ Court yesterday the charges ngainst filadman Smith and Cornelius O'Brien of having made false declarations under the Regulation of Electors Act, were dismissed. The Benoh beinif doubtful aa to the wilful intention of the accused,
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 1495, 7 December 1881, Page 2
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130WELLINGTON Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 1495, 7 December 1881, Page 2
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