SUPREME COURT

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 185, 2 May 1940, Page 7

SUPREME COURT

Heavy Civil List In Wellington NORTH ISLAND CIRCUIT The following judges will preside over the Supreme Court sessions in the North Island, which will open next week: — , „ Wellington, May 6: Criminal, Mr. .lustice Smith; civil, Mr. Justice Ostler. . Hamilton, May 7: Mr. Justice Johnston. . Auckland, May 7: Mr. Justice Blair. Palmerston North. May C, Wanganui Mav 20, New Plymouth, May -< ■ The Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers. Napier, May 20, Gisborne, May 2b: Mr. Justice Blair. Big Wellington Civil List. The civil list to be heard in Wellington is long. Before a judge and a common jury of 12 there will be no fewer Ilian 22 cases, and one case will be heard before a judge and a special jurv of 1-. Two cases will be heard before a judge ana a common jury of four, and 19 before a judge alone. Fifteen eases concern claims for damages caused by motor collisions, and six are being brought by a tubular steel devices firm for possession and arrears of rent. . hi one case £G7GS is being claimed for fraudulent misrepresentation. One defended divorce case will be heard before a judge and common jury of 12, and six by a judge alone. Sixtythree undefended divorce petitions will be beard. The divorce sittings in Welinglon will open on Nlay 6.