RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2707, 20 October 1871, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

This Day. (Before J. Fulton, Esq., E.M.) Civil Cases. M'Vicker v. Asher.—L2o. This was a claim for goods sold and delivered, and cash lent. Mr Stout for the defendant, objected to the statement of particulars not being sufficiently explicit. His Worship decided that a full statement of particulars should be attached to the summons. The plaintiff Avas nonsuited. Haynes A r . Byford.—l6s, a claim for stabling and feeding horses. Judgment for the plaintiff, Ss Avith costs. Cannon A r . Proudfoot. —LI 3s Gd, a claim for three days wages. Mr Haggitt for the defence. The amount was admitted, but it was contended that it was not payable until the next payday, as the man had discharged himself, and that he had Avorked subject to certain written conditions Avhicb were posted in every conspicuous place ou the railway line, stating the times at which wages should be paid. This was necessary, otherwise no hold could be had on the men’s services. It did not appear that the plaintiff had had the notices read to him. Judgment for tho plaintiff for the amount with costs. There were two other cases similar in character, in which verdicts were given for the plaintiffs. Isaac and Marks v. Capstick.—Llo 4s. Judgment by default for the amount Avith costs. charge of assault. Newman was charged on the informaion of Peter Treston Avith assaulting and beating him. The complainant said he was selling meat in the market when a man assaulted him, who was in company with the defendant. The latter becoming excited, struck complainant Avith his open hand on the forehead, at the same time giving him a jerk. From the evidence of a Avitness it appeared that the defendant seeing complainant and his first assailant about to light stepped in hetAveen them, saying, “ If you Avant to fight, tight me; do not fight him.” Defendant struck no blow, and seemed rather

making peace than otherwise. The, defendant said the man whose part he took, had only one hand, and he did riot wish to see a man with only one hand, attacked. The .case was dismissed.