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Samoanische Zeitung, Volume 23, Issue 33, 17 August 1923, Page 4

It is not often that a Magistrate talks to an individual in the witnessbox as Mr. R.M. Watson did at Hunterville a few days ago in a claim for possession of a dwelling (states an exchange). The Magistrate: "Did you ever answer a straight question? I don't believe you ever did. It's just the usual dcdge of those who won't pay their debts—they put it on to the wife. Either you are lying now or you were lying on March 27. You are a miserable dodger, and have been bowled out. You are one of those creatures who crawl round and try to get it both ways, and when asked to pay rent say the wife is res. ponsible." Judgment was given for plaintiff for the amount claimed and cost. An order for possession of the house in 21 days was made. you don't get out you will be chucked out,'' was the concluding remark of the Magistrate.