MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 286, 12 May 1875, Page 2

MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Wednesday, May 12. [Before G. L. Mellish, Esq., E.M.] Drunkenness. —John Wilson, who was also charged with indecency and using obscene language, was fined 20s ; Francis Smith, who was also charged with assaulting the police in the execution of their duty* was fined 60s. Threatening to 111-use a Wife.—Thost Wild was charged with having, on the 10th May, threatened to ill-use his wife, Martha Wild. Mrs Wild said that her husband was continually coming home drunk, and threatening to take her life. She had to clear out, for she was afraid of her life. She had three little children, whom she had to support. The defendant said that it was all through the drink; he was in constant employment, and would allow his wife to receive his wages and would never touch beer any more. His Worship said that if the defendant would do that, he might yet do well. He would adjourn the case in order to allow the defendant to join the Good Templars. The defendant promised to do this, and was allowed to go. Transfer of Pawnbroker's License.— Mr H. A. Davis applied to have his license transferred from the premises now occupied by him in Cashel street to Strange's new buildings. Mr Mellish said that he did not see any provision in the Act allowing the transfer of a license from one premises to another. The license allowed the business to be carried on in certain premises, but not elsewhere. Mr Davis said that tranfers were generally granted in other provinces. It was a matter in the discretion of the Bench. Mr Mellish said that the Bench had no discretion in the matter. He had no objection to give the transfer, but the Act did not allow him to do so. Mr Davis— There is nothing in the Act that says it shall not be done. It will come very hard on me if I have to take out a fresh license. Mr Mellish—There is no provision in the Aot to enable me to give a transfer. lam afraid you will have to take out a fresh license. Mr Davis —Perhaps your Worship will adjourn the case in order to give time to look further into the matter. Mr Mellish—Certainly I will; I will adjourn it for any time you like. Tuesday, May 11. Civil Casks.—M. Mein v. R. Ainsley ;. claim £4 lis lOd; judgment for amount claimed with costs, 9s. Same v. J* Dodd ; claim £1 9s 3d ; judgment for defendant for amount claimed with costs, 17s» Same v. J. Ford ; claim 6s 3d ; judgment for amount claimed with costs, 9s—costs to be divided. Same v. W. H. Barry : claim £1 3s 6d; judgment by default for amount claimed with costs, 9s. S. A. Patrick v. Robert Rowan ; claim £2 15s ; Mr Thomas for plaintiff; judgment for amount claimed with costs, £1 10s. Same v. James D. Irving; claim £3 4s 6d ; Mr Thomas for plaintiff ; judgment by default for amount claimed with costs, £1 10s. A. Mill v. R. Gilkes; claim £4 13s Id; judgment by default for amount claimed with costs, 9s. Henry Hedge v. W. B. Moore : claim £2 10s; judgment by default for amount claimed with costs, 9s. James Woodward (Public Trustee) v. Wm. Johnson ; claim £8 ; Mr George Harper for plaintiff, Mr Cowlishaw for defendant; judgment for amount claimed with costs, £2 4s. D. H. Christie v. Thomas Blythe ; claim £5 0s 6d ; judgment for amount claimed with costs, 13s. Trustees in the Estate of J. H. Hopkins v. J. Charleworth ; claim £6 17s lOd ; Mr Bamford for plaintiff; judgment for £6 (Is lOd and costs, £2 15s. Same v. H. Parkes ; claim £5 14s 7d ; judgment by default for amount claimed with costs, 14s. Same v. W. Sleeman ; claim £3 4s 9d ; judgment for amount claimed with costs, £1 lis. Same v. P. Spanger ; claim £lO 16s9d ; judgment, for amount claimed with costs, 19s. F. Innes and Co. v. J. Morrell; claim £1 2s 6d ; judgment for amount claimed with costs, 125.. Same v. J. Dunphy; claim £1 5s ; judgment for amount claimed with costs, 9s. J. Meraon v. D. Fitzgerald : claim £6 9r Id ; judgment by default for amount claimed withcosfs, 14s. F. Innes and Co. v. Thomas; Richards; claim £5 12s 6d ; judgment for amount claimed with costs, 575. White: Brothers v. A. Hornbrook ; Mr Geo. Harper 1 for plaintiff, Mr Joynt for defendant; case withdrawn ; judgment for solicitor's fee, Is, and costs, 12s,