RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1066, 5 October 1883, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT

ASHBURTON—To day,

(Before H. 0. S. Eaddeley Esq, R.M.) CIVIL CASES.

McKenzie and Smither v, Welsh. — Claim of Ll 56s for work done. Mr Crisp appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr Purnell for defendant. A set-off was put in by the defendant, part of which was allowed by plaintiffs. Evidence was given by the plaintiffs to the effect that they had agreed with the defendant to cut a certain amount of chaff, for which they had not been paid. For the defence it was argued that the account had been more than paid, and after several witnesses had been examined his Worship, gave judgment for defendant, with costa. Davies and Co. v. Harrison. Claim, L 6 15a for alleged shortweight in certaih barley purchased from defendant. Mr Wilding appeared for the plaintiff, who was called and deposed that he bought the barley, which was re-sold to Messrs McKerrow and Co, The latter told plaintiff that the bags did not contain four bushels, and the difference was refunded. Judgment was givsu for the amount claimed, with interest at the rate of 8 per cent.

Lublow v. Smithera. —Claim of 27s 6J, the price of a pair of trousers supplied. Judgment was given for the amount claimed.

Wilding v. Stephens.—Claim of L 29 15s lOd for legal services rendered. Mr Crisp appeared for defendant. This sprang out of an affiliation case in which the son of the defendant was concerned some time ago. The only point _ was whether the present defendant was liable for costs incurred by his son. Mr Wilding said that he had made a specific arrangement with defendant, and this was denied on the other side. After evidence and addresses from counsel, his Worship reserved his decision. f