RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2522, 17 March 1871, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

This Day.

(Before A. C. Strode, Esq., R.M.) Civil Casks,

Bathgate v. Thormahlen—A claim by the trustee in Thormaleu’s estate to recover L 33 Bs, the sum necessary to make up the balance of a dividend of (is Sd in the t’. Mr Anderson, instructed by Mr Brough, of Clyde, raised an objection to the proceedings on the ground that the particulars of demand were insufficient; but Mr Bathgate contended that such an objection was groundless, as tbe particulars bad been furnished by the defendant himself. Ultimately the case was adjourned for a fortnight to allow of an arrangement being come to.

Manning v. Crane and Others.—L4o 4s lid, the amount of a dishonored bill of exchange. The liability was admitted. Judgment for the plaintiff for the amount with costs.

Robinson & Co. v. Brown —LSO. M r Stewart for the plaintiff Mr Barton for defendant. Tliis was an action for breach of contract in not com])leting the purchase of a steam thrashing machine. Judgment for plaintiff, LlO and costs.

Wei. Gowaii v. J no. Barnes, \ claim of L 24 16s for work done on the Port Chalmers railway. Defe danfc paid L 6 Ss into Court. Judgment was given for the plaintiffs for Ll6 9s 3d. Lc ivc to appeal was given.