RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Evening Star, Issue 2806, 14 February 1872, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

This Day. (Before A, C, Strode, Esq., 11.M.) Civil Cases. Gardner v, Kelly.—Ls Ss, balance of account for meat supplied. Judgment for the plaintiff by default for the amount, with costs. Griljeu v. Kelly. —-Lo IDs Ud. Judgment

by default for the plaintiff for the amount with cost?.

Howden and Co v. Mider and another.— Mr Haggitt, on behalf of the plaintiffs, applied to have the case withdrawn. Mr M ‘ iveay, for the defendants, applied for costs, as expeuse had been incurred in view of the case being heard. His Worship cousidei’ed the Act only contemplated awarding a fee for professional services after they were rendered. He would take time to consider his decision.

Fleming v. Kelly.—Ls 13s Td, for balance of account for goods supplied, and money lent. Judgment for the plaintiff by default for the amount, with costs. M'Keay v. Sproule. —L7 15s 2d, the amount of a dishonored promissory note, with interest. Judgment by default for L 7 12s (being the amount of the bill and interest at 8 per cent.), with costs. Slesingor v. Scott. —L2 Us 6d for veterinary attendance and meclivines supplied. Mr Stout, for the defendant, stated that the agreement was on the principle of “no cure, no pay ” and the plaintiff contracted to pay for the horse L2, and after attending it for three days, he ceased to visit it, so that another veterinary surgeon had to be employed. From the evidence of both plaintiff and defendant it appeared that after the first day’s attendance the horse so far recovered as to be able to oat, and that the defendant being annoyed told plaintiff not to go near the stable again. Judgment for the plaintiff for the amount, with costs.