A “Courtly” Scene.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 60, 29 October 1887, Page 2

A “Courtly” Scene.

On the second case (which was withdrawn) of Direy v. Brassey being called on on Thursday morning, argument ensued as to whether a solicitor defending in person can claim a solicitor’s costs. After a long argument Mr Booth said he was glad the authorities had been produced, as a similiar question had often been before the Court, but considering the circumstances of the present case he did not think he could grant any costs. Mr Brassey said he understood when he left the Court the evening before the only question was as to what costs he should get, and the adjournment was granted for him to produce authorities to show that he could claim solicitor’s costs. Mr Kenny emphatically denied this, saying that the whole question was left open. This contention was upheld by Mr Booth. Mr Brassey then sat down, saying that he would have the matter sifted. In the next case, Deputy Official Assignee in Wilson’s estate v. Brassey, Mr DeLautour applied for an adjournment. Mr Brassey (apparently excited) : I suppose this will be granted, too,