RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5304, 10 March 1884, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Monday, March 10.

(Before W. F. Russell and Gilbert King, Eaqrs., J.P.'s.) DOG REGISTR vTION.

T. Coakley, as dog registrar for the town, charged S. Neary with failing to register two dogs. — No appearance of defendant. — Fined 5s for each dog, and costs of c urt.

Same v Mrs S. Cann. — Plaintiff had visited the premises and found one dog, which had not been registered. — Defendant stated that the dog belonged to her son, in Palmerston, who was willing to register it. — Case dismissed, the Bench holding that the wrong party had been charged. Same v S. Wright. — Defendant admitted the claim, and was ordered to register and pay costs of court. Same v G, Hope — Defendant had given the dog away four weeks ago. — The Bench held him responsible, as he had the animal whtn the collector called. Fined 5s and costs.

Same v. Matilda Stretch. — Two dogs unregistered. — Defendant stated that she had interviewed the Mayor respecting these dogs, stating that she was not in a position to pay the tax ; had since sold one, and had no means at present to register the other. — Fined 5s and costs.

Same v. J. J. Crawford. — One dog. — Defendant stated that he had not had the dog for 18 months, the animal having left him of his own acoord. — The Bench considered him liable for the ownership, and fined him 5s and costs

Same v. S. Ryan. — Had offered to pay 2s 6d a week to Coakley. — Ordered to pay coats of Court and registration fee.

The Mayor of Hawera ( Mr Bate) has been successful in floating the £5000 loan for gas, for which purpose he went to Wellington last) week.