AN OBSTINATE DEBTOR. DIALOGUE IN COURT.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13991, 24 August 1909, Page 3

AN OBSTINATE DEBTOR. DIALOGUE IN COURT.

A mont 1 ) ago a debtor named Thomas Kinsella, against whom Messrs. R. and I. Aroa had obtainel judgment for a sum of £10 18s 9d, and sought to obtain a judgment summons, caused some little amusement in the Magistrate's Court by the answers he gave in crossexamination. Tho case was ultimately adjourned to enable Kinsella to produce his account book*. This morning the care was again called on, ana Kinsella stepped into the wintess-box to be examined by Mr. Hoy, counsel for the judgment creditors. It appeared that Kinsella had not brought any account books, but had an "extract," which he unsuccessfully tried to get accepted by tLe court in lieu of the books.

Mr. Roy : Why haven't you brought your books ? Debtor: I've brought an extract,, w hich I swear is a true one. Isn't my word on oath good enough? Mr. Roy: I'm afraid not. Debtor- It's as good as yours without oath. Mr. Fitzherbert pointed out to Kinsella that the case had been adjourned to allow him to produce his books, which he had not done. He would be allowed one more chance, and. the ease would be further adjourned for a week. If Kinsella did not produce his books then an order would be made. ' Kinsella: Ou what grounds, your Worship? ,

Mr. Fitsberheit: I'll tell you the grounds next Tuesday.