THE SUPREME COURT.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13454, 27 June 1912, Page 6

THE SUPREME COURT.

' SITTINGS AT NAPIER

NATIVE CHARGED WITH MAN-

SLAUGHTER

[United Press Association.]

Napier, June 26,

The Supreme Court was engaged all day hearing the charge of manslaughter against Kuka Matene Rapiha, arising out of a motor car accident at Waipawa oil May 17th. when two.Native passengers wore killed by the overturning of the car when it wa,s going round a.corner fit a speed alleged to bo excessive. Tho accused was the driver.

The evidence was not concluded, and further hearing was adjourn-ed .until .to ■morrow. •'