RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.

Cromwell Argus, Volume I, Issue 33, 29 June 1870, Page 5

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.

Wedhksday, Junb 8. • '(Before Vhitmt Pyke, %., llM.) T.'moihy Cotter v. Brace Simpson.— This w;u an action to recover £2O 155., to he due to plaintiff Tor rent of a house 'n Logautown, I Bevul'jfo. Tho case had been adjourned f.oin t';io previous Court-day for production ofag.'eoment made between the ■ parties, Mr trough appeared for plaintiff, and proceeded to state the case, when he was interrupted by a Mr Flint, who look exception to a remark made by the learned counsel regarding tho written agveemont he produced on behalf of plaintiff. Mr Brough hereupon asked Mr Flint what he had to do with tho case—to which that gentleman repl'cd by stating that he appeared for defendant. Mr Brough objected, on behalf of the mining agents, to Mr Flint bei'ig allowed to practise in Court; and the objection was sustained by his Worship. Afte* reading the document produced by Mr Brough, and hearing the evidence of plaintiff and defendant, his Worship said there was no alternative but to give judgment for the amount claimed—£26 15s.—and 2os. costs of Court. Mr Brough asked that his professional costs (£2 25.) might be allowed—to which his Worship consented. Mr Brough further applied for the issue of a distress-warrant, which was granted. John Marsh v. F. Tyree.—Claim, £4 Is. for board and lodging. Defendant did not appear. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs, 9s. Same v. Manders.—Claim, £2 10s., for board and lodging supplied to Mr Flint. Defendant did not appear, and a verdict was given for the amount claimed, with 9s. costs. Rowe v. Manders.—Claim, £2 12., rent of office for one month. IJo appearance of defendant. Judgment by default, with costs. The application of David Jolly for a wholesale wine and spirit license was granted.