CHRISTCHURCH.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4508, 5 October 1882, Page 3

CHRISTCHURCH.

This Day. (Before J. Ollivier, Kaq., 8.M., and B. Weatenra, Keg.) Dbttnkbknbbs.— Mary Cunningham, who had recently been discharged from gaol, was Bent back again for a period of three months. — William BensoD, arrested in Cashel street for drunkenness, was ordered to pay 6b to the Queen. — Peter Donnelly, who, on Sept. 28, had been committed to Addington Gaol for medical treatment, was brought up before the Court. Dr Vedwill certified that the man was now fit to be discharged, and on the application of Mr Beaton he was ordered to be released from custody upon payment of 10s 6d, cost of maintenance. CIVIL CASES. dqmbnt BY DEFAULT.-— ln the following ;ases defendant did not appear, and judgment was rocorded for plaintiff by default : — George's Trustee v. Calverfc, claim 15i ; Heathcote fioad Board v. Green goe, olaim £1 11s 8d ; Bountreo v. Dumphey, claim £2 17s 4d ; Heathcote fioad Board v. Smith, olaim £7 2s 6d ; Stephens v. Hamilton, claim 16s ; Bowden v. M'Kenzie, claim 17s lOi ; Delamain v. Healey, olaim £5 16s 4d ; Crompton v. Smith, claim £4 ; Brake v. Anderson, olaim £10. Miscellaneous. — Longuet's Asaiguee t. Burberry, claim £14 16a 6d. Defendant pleaded bankruptcy in 1880, but it appeared the debt had been incurred since then, and judgment was given for'plaintiff with costs.— Christian v. Koebuok, claim £3 6s 9d, for confectionery supplied. It appeared there was a discrepancy in plaintiff's accounts. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £1 4s 6d, plaintiff to pay costß. — Aitken v. Gilbert, claim £14 9s 6d, for board and residence and "sundries." His Worship: What does sundries mean ? Plaintiff : " Drinks." Bis Worship intimated that the account must be amended, and tho case was adjourned to Oct. 12. — Cross v. Howard, claim £10, for a set of harness. Mr Spaekman for plaintiff, Mr Gresson for defondant. Judgment was given for plaintiff without dispute, it being understood that execution should bo stayed for 14 days to enable defendant to take certain action. Morgan v. Allwnght, claim £12 8s commission on letting houses, &c, Mr Cotterill for plaintiff; Mr Nalder for defendant. The itemß in dispute were with reference to the charges made by plaintiff for letting and managing two properties of the defendant in Christchurch. The Bench at the conclusion of a lengthy case, considered that the accounts of plaintiff had been kept in an unsatisfactory manner, and judgment was given j for defendant with costs. Adjoubhmbnts.— The cases of Hulbert v. Taylor, same v. Eirkwood, Nod ing v. Petherick, and Heathcote Boad Board v. Mrs George wero adjourned te Oct. 12. Garrick v. Murphy was postponed to Oct. 19. LYTTELTON. This Day. (Before F. Eonalds and J. W. Smith, Esqrs.) Absent without Lkate.— Jsmes Barry and James Cunningham were charged with being absent from the barque Conference without leave. They were ordered on board. WILPUIi DISOBBDIBNOB OP OBDBBS.— F. W. Knight, seaman on board the barque Thome, was oharged wih oontinued wilful disobedience of lawful commands on board tho vessel. He was further charged with resisting Constable Oleary in the execution of his duty when arrested. The evidence showed that accused had persistently disobeyed the orders of the mate, and absented himself from the ship without leave. He also assaulted the constable, when arrested, in a moßt violent manner. Accused was sentexoed to a month's hard labour on the first charge, and fined 40s for the assault.