MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1267, 10 April 1878, Page 2

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Wednesday, April 10. L. Mellish, Esq., E.M.J Robbery prom the Person.— Arthur F. Wilsou, alius A. F.-Voletti, was charged with robbing Michael Leary on Sunday evening last. Inspector Hickson said that accused had been identified by Leary, and he would ask for a remand until Monday next, to prepare the evidence. . Remand granted as asked. Effects of Deink.—An inebriate, who had been remanded the previous day, was brought up, and having recovered, wasjdisoharged, Threatening Language. —Herman Co oh was bhargied oh'summons with Using' Violent and threatening language towards his wife oh ith April. Mr Garrick appeared for the complainant. The parties have been living separate for sixteen months, and defendant during that time has not contributed towards his wife’s support. On the evening of the above date he came and threatened to take her life if she would not open the door. She refused to do so, and he then burst the door in. Complainant desired the protection of the Court, as she was afraid of her life. Defendant denied having used the language complained of, and said the door being a very weak one he had pushed it open. His Worship told defendant that he must not interfere with his wife. He would have to find one surety in the sum of £2O to keep the peace for twelve months, or, in default, one month’s imprisonment. Breach .o,* Ga¥E,AjT.—J. F. Stratr and John Percy were 'summoned for ■ killing a hare at Fendaltown on Ist April, contrary to the Game Act. The offence was admitted by defendants, who said that they thought they were shooting at a rabbit, Mr Strouts, ranger, stated that when he saw defendants on that morning they refused to let him see the hare. They knew he was a ranger. His Worship told defendants they were liable to a penalty of £20.:. He did . m-t life their refliting to show s the hare to Mr §trottts went asked to do so, and they would each be fined £% m. LYTTELTON. Wednesday, Apbil 10. [Before Dr. Donald, Esq., E.M.] Illegally on Premises. —Rd. Bathirst, arrested by Constable Bullen, found sleeping near Peacock’s Wharf, was discharged on promising to leave the town. Civil Cases. —Trustees Murray v Jenkins, claim £5 Us lid; Mr Nalder for plaintiff; case further adjourned until 17th inst. Same v Bell; Mr N alder for plaintiff; judgment for amount claimed, cqsts 18s. Game v Smltu, claim cua.2 i*s. 34; judgment summons j defendant opderej to pay fis weekly. Clark 3 v Clinton, claim £2 3s; judgment summons j defendant ordered to pay forthwith, or three weeks’ imprisonment