KAIAPOI.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4575, 21 February 1893, Page 3

KAIAPOI.

Monday, Feb. 20. (Before J., L. Wilson and Carl Hansen, , ' Esqs.) Civil Cabe. — Robert Borland and Joseph Stalker- v. William' Smith, claim 183, being balance of an account for carting seventy-five sacks of potatoes from Woodend to Eaiapoi. Mr Hoban for plaintiffs. After several witnesses had been called by plaintiffs and crossexamined by defendant, the Bench gave judgment for plaintiffs for the amount claimed. (Before H. S. Wardell, Esq., R.M., and J. L. Wilson and C. Hansen, Esqs.) Civil Case.— Executors of the late Mr John Burgess v. Thomas Burgess, claim i>so, money alleged to have been lent. Mr Papprill for plaintiffs, and Mr Stringer for defendant. Mrs Belcher, a daughter of deceased, stated that from what her deceased father had told her on several occasions she was sure her brother was expected to return the money; in fact, her father told her only a few days before his death that Tom (defendant) had paid all interest on the money up to date. R. Belcher stated that he" remembered his father-in-law saying he had lent his son Tom <£50 to purchase sheep with. About a month before his death he told witness that defendant had paid interest only, but no principal. This was the case for plaintiff. Mr Stringer then called Thomas Burgess, the defendant, who said that he borrowed the JBSO from his father and promised to pay it back, but was told if he paid the interest he would never be asked for the principal. Robert Fergusson said he had been in the habit for a number of years of doing the deceased's writing business, and was requested by him to make out his will. After doing so witness said, "Mr Burgess, you have omitted Tom's name altogether." He answered, " I have given Tom i>si), and consider that will be his share, bo you need not mention his name." This was the case for the defence. The- Magistrate said that the evidence did not justify his giving a verdict for the defendant, as the evidence on his behalf was not sufficiently strong. Judgment would be for plaintiffs for £50 and costs, £9 19s. Slattghthbing License.— A slaughtering license was granted to William Morris, Waikuku. __^_____ _____