SUPREME COURT, CHRISTCHURCH.
(By Telegraph)
(From oun Own Correspondent)
Walter Pringle Gibson was placed at the bar, charged with murder of —
Kcrrison
Mr Holmes for the accused, applied for a postponement till next session. In support of the application, he read an affidavit from Thomas Dowling, Rakaia. to the effect that prisoner was of unsound mind ; also, a telegram from W. B. Tcsswill, stating that he had dismis&ed the accused from his employment four years previously in consequence of doubt he entertained as to his sanity. Mr Holmes stated that in order to prove the matter it would he necessary to obtain evidence from Tasmania and other parts.
His Honor said that two questions were involved—one as to the insanity of prisoner at the time of committing the act, and the other as to his insanity at the time of his pleading. Did Mr Ilolmss contend that prisoner was incapable of pleading. Mr Holmes replied in the affirmative. The Crown Prosecutor raised no objection. His Honor agreed under the circumstances to postpone the trial until next sessions.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 466, 11 January 1881, Page 2
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177SUPREME COURT, CHRISTCHURCH. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 466, 11 January 1881, Page 2
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