SUPREME COURT.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 80, 16 November 1911, Page 5

SUPREME COURT.

A RECOMMENDATION TO MERCY. (United Press Association.) Wellington, November 15. The - trial of Edward F. Molhtt, charged with manslaughter in connection with tlie death of George Gunther, was concluded at the Supremo Court to-day before Sir'll. Stout, Chief Justice, and a jury of twelve. A verdict was returned finding the prisoner guilty of assault and causing grievous bodily harm, and strongly recommending him to mercy. Sentence was deferred until Saturday. William Joseph Devane, charged with an indecent act, was found riot guilty. + The trial of Gcd. Alfred Tracey on six charges of theft was held ovhr till next criminal sessions, as the ncaised was not in a fit state of health to undergo his trial. TWELVE MONTHS FOR PERJURY Christchurch, November 15;.

At tlie Supreme Court to-day William George Cudby and Patrick' Mclloy were convicted of breaking and ‘titering tlie New Zealand Hotel with intent to commit a crime. Cudby was a dored to come up for sentence when called upon, and to enter into recog"usances for £SO as to his good conduct. Accused was ordered to pay £5 costs. Mcllroy was sentenced to six weeks’ imprisonment. Fred. Eric Hare was charged with having, on February 28, at trio Magistrate’s Court at Christchurch, corhmitted perjury in giving evidence by falsely swearing that one Clara Goodsir was his sister, and that he had to support her and her children, and, further, that on Au ril 25 he had committed perjury by swearing that Clara Goodsir was riis sister, and that thriy had the same father and mother. Without retiring the jury returned ia verdict of guilty. His Honour characterised the perjury as despicable, and sentenced accused to twelve months’ imprisonment.

Richard Rondeau was charged with, having, between the months of Juno and September, 1911, committed two indecent assaults at Lyttelton. The accused was convicted and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment. :; DAMAGES FOR PREACH OF ’ PROMISE. Auckland, November 15. At the Supreme Court to-day, Delia Josephine Oman, domestic servant, claimed £BO special damages and £5Ol general damages, against Jnlin Pearce, for alleged breach of promise. The jury awarded £250 general damages and £2O special damages.