RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Southland Times, Issue 2144, 2 July 1875, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

t (Before J. Tarnbull, Esq., E.M.) Wednesday, June 30. John Sanderson was charged with obtaining from the hotel of W. Woods, at Campbelltown, a cheat containing clothes all the property of one John Meredith, under false pretences. Tbc prisoner denied the charge, but after Inspector Fox had called W. Woods, J. Meredith, J. Weavers, and Sergeant Purdue, the latter of whom had arrestod the prisoner on the 24cb of June, at Winton, the Court held that the case was clear as against the prisoner, and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment, wi'h hard labor. Dawson v Treeby. — Claim for £3 9s for timber supplied. Judgment for plaintiff, in the amount claimed ,with costs, 9s. Concher fy Co. v. Dawson ; and Dawson v. Concher Sc Co. — In these cases, which, though laid separately, were heard together by the wish of counsel, Mr Harvey appeared for Messrß Conchor and Co., and Mr Wade for Mr Dawson. Mr Dawson is a contractor, had the contract for erecting the bridge at Riverton, and Messrs Concher and Co , sawmill ts, agreed to supply the timber at a schedule of prices, and to deliver it at their own expense at places to be pointed out by Mr Dawson during the progress of the wcrks. Messrs Conoli r av.d Co. now brought an action to recover the sum of £83 2s 4d, which they alleged to be the unpaid balance of money due to them on account of their contract with Mr Duwson, including interest, who admitted a balance of £53 14s 6d, which he had paid into Conrt. Mr Duwson brought a counter action against Messrs Concher and Co. for the recovery of £77 19s 6d, on account of delays in deliTering the timber, and assistance rendered in making delivery. Numerous witnesses were called for both sides, and it was long after nightfall before the cases were left in the hands of His Worship, who reserved his decision till next day. Thursday, July 1. Georrje Roche was charged with beiag illegally on the premises ot' Mrs Borne, Eskstreet, on the night of the 29th. Accused denied the charge, and said that he was simply changing his clothes. L. B. Sangster said he saw the man in the bakehouse on the evening of Mr Borne's death. The man said he went there to sleep, and refused to go away. At last he said he would go, but afterwards another gentleman and witness had to put the prisoner out of the stable. He had been drinking. Job Coulam gave corroborative evidence. Prisoner was sentenoed to seven days' imprisonment. Concher $ Co. v. DaQson ; ind Dawson v. Concher Sf Co. — On this case b<jing called, His Worship gave judgment for the plaintiffs for the amount paid into Court, plus £19 6s lid, withcosti j and for the plaintiff (second case) in the amount claimed, less £20 iued for on account of detention, with costs. Garthwaite v. Coulston. — Mr Wade for the plaintiff. This was a claim for £5 for board and lodging to defendant's daughter while the latter was attending school. Judgment for plaintiff with costs, £1 103. Wilson fy Co. v. Hoss. — Mr Wade for the plaintiff, and Mr Harvey for the defendant, who pleaded not indebted. This was a claim for £66 17s 6d for goods supplied to dafend- • ant's men under a verbal guarantee from defendant. Plaintiff was non-suited with cost?, £5. Handcoclc v. Ross. — This case was adjourned till the 6th inst. The parties live at or near Hivcrton, arid Mr Harvey, defendant's counsel, suggDstrd that it would be a great convenience if His Wor«hip could fix a day in each month to hold a Circuit Court in Kiverton in cases of extended jurisdiction. People at Rirerton knew from experience of the t"' uble in bringing such cases io town, that such a court would be a great benefit. His Worship thought that the second Mondiiy of each month would be a suitable d»y. Drake v. Clayfield. — Claim under a judgment summons for £6 5s "6d. The Court ordered payment for plaintiff at the rate of 10s per week, seven days' imprisonment to loWoit non-payment of any ons instalment. Ra'iside v. M'Kenzie. — Claim for £13 5s wages, and 5 por cent, commission on goods soli. Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of £7 10s, with costs. Whiltingham Bros. Sf Instone v. Hunt. — Mr Harvey for plaintiffs, and Mr Wade for defendant. This was a claim for £40 16s. The defendant pleaded not indebted. Mr Harvey agreed to accept a non?uit with costs, £3 15s, leaving the parties to settle the case, which was a peculiar one, themselves.