THE CRADDOCK CASE

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 32, 1 November 1917, Page 4

THE CRADDOCK CASE

ACCUSED FOUND GUILTY. By Teleeraph.—Prcaa Association. Christchurch, October 81. M the Supreme Court to-day Alfred Ernest Craddock, the well-known land agent, was charged with converting to his own use .£350 belonging to the estate of the late Denis Booker, of which he was trustee. It will be remembered that accused recently filed a petition in bankruptcy, his liabilities amounting to The case for the prosecution was that the accused received tho amount, and instead of paying it to the representativee of the beneficiaries of the estate, he paid it into his own account. , . The defence admitted the Teceivvne ot the amount, Tint contended that accused had no intention of retaining it. . Accused, in evidence, stated that Jim position was due to the depreciation of securities and the barfc on him. He had informed tho solicitors of tho beneficiaries tlwt the amount was available, and would be handed over when the question of commission was settled. , ... The jury found the .iodised puiltv. His Honour referred to the other charges ngninst tli'e accused, and Mr. Rnvmond, for the Crown, agreed to consult with Mr. Gresson on them, and the Court adjourned till to-morrow.