MAGISTERIAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 8104, 1 September 1904, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

. . —1 "♦-TT CHRISTCHURCH. - . Thcesdatj Skptembeb 1. (Before Mr W. J. Neate, J.P., Mr J. Pearce, J.P., and'Mr W. Minson, J.P.) Drunkknnkss.—Two first offenders were each fined ss.—Robert- Nisbett, who had been convicted about twelve montlis previously, was fined 6s.—Daniel Daly, who was described as an habitual drunkard, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. ■ Aixegei> AgsAtn,T.—John M'Kay was charged with having, on August 31, assaulted Alexander Kelman, with intent to cause bodily harm., Sub-Inspeotor Dwyer said that the assault^had been brutal, and that Kelman.is[aa_in._ tiio . Hospital. He asked for a remand for a few days, till Kelroaii was able to give evidence. The Bench granted a remand till Wednesday. Alleged Incest.—George Weaver was charged that on or about the month of November he v committed incest. Detective Bailey explained that the accused had been arrested only yesterday, and he applied for a remand till Tuesday. The request was granted. r (Before Mr W. R. Haselden, S.M.) Jttdombnt Summons.—Jonathan Jones (Mr Johnston) sued Rowland Holle (Mr Stringer) for £91 2s 6d. The debtor appeared, and explained that he had been carrying on a- small tailoring business in WeHington, and'that the plaintiff had put 'money into the v business. His undertaking had'not been successful:' Be had "coma out on the wrong side," and had bewi unable to refund the plaintiff's investments. He had accepted a position in Christchurch, earning £5 a week, with which he was supporting a wife and two children. The Magistrate's judgment was "no order."—Emma E. Murray (Mr Dougall) sued R. W. Davidson (Mr Cassidy) for £97 12s. The debtor stated that he was a bookmaker's clerk, and that his occupation brought him in about £80 a year. -The Magistrate said that if.the sum claimed had been a debt for maintenance, or was owed to a tailor or boarding-house keeper, the case would have been different; but the defendant had been unfortunate in entering into a business transaction. Mr HaeeTden'a decision was "no order.?' Crvn, Cases.—ln the following cases, judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs.—Thomas White (Mr Hunt) y. William Flynh, claim £& 3s; City Council v William Woodward, £2 5s 7d ,• City Council r. William Fox, £1 3s lOd; City Council v. A. C Napier, £1 8s; Meares and Williams v. Gustav A. Lindeman, £15 15s 4di—The Ranger Motor and Cycle Company (Mr Harris) claimed £10 from Boag and Cook, for the hire of a motor bi. cycle. Judgment was given for the plaintill for the amount claimed and costs.