SUPREME COURT.

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2227, 27 June 1870, Page 2

SUPREME COURT.

IN BANKRUPTCY. This Day. (Before Mr Justice Chapman ) ADJUDICATIONS. Chas. F. Black and Edward Campbell were adjudicated bankrupts, and the first meetings of creditors fixed for the sth prox. COMPLETE EXECUTION OF DEr,DS. On the application of Mr Haggitt, a deed pf arrangement between R. B. Martin and Co. and their creditors was declared completely executed. A similar order was made in the matter of Alex Bain. Re James Mathkson. —On this matter being mentioned, his Honor said he saw no objection to the declaration of the complete execution of the deed; but he had not yet considered the other points raised. Re Harper, Black & Co.—Mr Macassey E resented a petition by Messrs bumpier and lemon, Oamaru. It was alleged that two bills held by Dalgety, Rattray, and Co., had been given by Harper for his own purposes, and without the knowledge of his partner ; and the petitioners prayed that the proof of debt in respect of those bills might be struck out, and also askedfor an order for the attend* anco of Messrs Rattray and Black and the trustee in the estate. Order fpr the attendance of witnesses granted, FINAL EXAMINATIONS. Re William Boucher. —Granted. Re Samuel Crafts.— Adjourned to the 25th July, to allow of the examination of Mr J. W. Hutchison, who, it was alleged, was indebted to bankrupt in sum of 1400. Re GeokCjE HuSiphrev.— Granted, subject to the bankrupt handing over to the trustee lease of a certain property. Re J. M’Neil Simpson.— Mr Catomore appeared for the bankrupt, who, in answer to Mr Smith, who appeared for the Bank of New South Wales, stated he commenced business in Dunedin six years ago as a butcher, with a capital of LIOO. In January, JBG9, received Into partnership John Asher, who brought L 650 cash into the business. Bankrupt received LOGO cash from Asher, which went to pay his liabilities. He was now indebted to the firm L 640. In January. 1869, was called to Melbourne, and Ifis expenses came to L 130; In March following he was overdrawn at the Bank of New South Wales 1,230, which he paid by drawing on the firm. He had subsequently received advances from time to time, bringing the amount up to L 640. The partnership had been dissolved ; but he was not aware whetfier any notice of dissolution had been published. Ho did not live on the premises. Kqew Mr Caleb Moore ; had no interest in the Empire Hotel. The bills for L4OO and 1)130 were accommodation bills, Moore's account was overdrawn and Mr Stewart the manager came to bankrupt and told him as Mr Gilchrist the inspector was coming down, Moore’s overdraft must be reduced by accommodation bills. On the understanding that the bills were to be renewed from tipie to time until the amount was paid—that in fact he was not to fie asked for the money —he put his name to the bills, The bank was the first to break faith, in not renewing the bills. It was solely on account of them coining upoß him for the bills that he had to seel* th§ protection of the Court,

His Honor saw no reason to withhold the discharge, hut thought it better to adjourn the case until the 2oth July, until Ashers explanations were obtained. Re Henry Gregg. —Bankrupt was opposed by Mr Ziele, a creditor. In his examination he stated that when suffering from a severe illness he gave Ll3O in the custody of one Doig, a collier at Green Island. This was done in the presence of a Mrs Curtis, who had since left the colony. Doig now denied having received the money. His Honor said the story was' a very improbable one, and adjourned the case to enable the trustee, if provided with the funds, to sue Doig.