AN OTAGO BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.
£750 DAMAGES GIVEN.
The case of Hughes v Shanrt, an action for the recovery of £3,000 damages fo alleged breach of promise of marriage was recently tried in the Supreme Court, Dunedih. The plaintiffs declaration sets forth that she is governess a.t West Tajeri,
and the defendant «a fanner residing in the same district ; that on or about the 13th Novembei, 1874, the plaintiff and the defendant agreed to marry ; that a reasonable time for such marriage has elapsed ; that the plaintiff has always been ready and willing to many defendant, but that ho has neglected and refused to marry her — wherefore she claims £3000 damages. The defendant in his plea denies all the material allegations contained in plaintiff's declaration. The court-house was crowded to suffocation during the trial, which lasted three days. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in tho sum of £750 damages and costs. On the result being made known a loud round of • applause was got up, but it was promptly suppressed.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume X, Issue 2693, 31 January 1876, Page 2
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174AN OTAGO BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. Wanganui Herald, Volume X, Issue 2693, 31 January 1876, Page 2
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