THE COURTS.
ALLEGED THFET OF FURS. By Teßgrnch—Prnsu Association AUCKLAND. October 11. At t bo Police Court, Vincent .Tohn Smith (28), and Edward Ernest Green fti'i). pleaded not guilty and were committed for trial on a charge of breaking entering and theft of furs valued at £IOO, the property o f Mr W. W. Platt on September 14. DEFAMATORY LANGUAGE. By Teleerapli—Pros* Aisw:»t!«s GREY MOUTH. October 9. A slander action was beard at the Reoftou Magistrate's Court yesterday, when Thomas Phillips, solicitor. proceeded against Constable Carroll, claiming 11200 as damages. It was alleged that defendant used bad language and said that Phillips should be hounded oof of town. Defendant denied the charges. Mr W. Mclcimni. S.M.. decided ibat. the language was defamatory, hut- that little damage had been done to Phillips. Judgment was given for £2O damages with costs.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 12 October 1926, Page 12
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139THE COURTS. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 12 October 1926, Page 12
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