A NATIVE CASE.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15993, 9 December 1919, Page 2

A NATIVE CASE.

CLAIM OP ih-000. (Per United Prese Association.) GISBORNE, December 8. At the Supreme Court, when a native co.so, claiming 115000 damages against Europeans in connection with the draining of a lake, was called, Judge Chapman said he had communicated with the Chief Justice regarding native jurors conversing with interested parties. He cast no reflection on the Maori jurors, who had been indiscreet in listening to harangues. He would have discharged Gie jury and, if necessary, cider a now trial. The question of titles was raised, and is to lie referred to the Chambers.