MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1925, Page 1

MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

THURSDAY, Doc. 17th. (Before W. Aleldrnm, Esq.. 5.. M.) LICENSING ACT. The police charged three residents with being on licensed premises (Masonic Hotel) during proiiibitcd hours. Two appeared and pleaded not guilty. One was lined 20s and costs 7s, one or derod to nay costs 7s and the charge against the other was dismissed. WITHOUT A LIGHT. On a charge of riding a motor cycle at Woodstock without a light, after sunset, Win. Barrowman was fined os and costs 7s. On a charge of leaving a motor car after sunset without a light, L. P. Carlisle was fined 5s and costs 7s. AVANDERING CATTLE. liorough Inspector (Mr Park) charged Thos Barrowman with allowing two imiws to wander unattended. Fined 5s and costs 17s C 9. Same v. Al. Connelly, similar charge, lined 10s and costs 17s (id. Same v. F. Preston. 2 cows. Fined 10s and costs 17s fid. Same v. ,Tns Fleming, a charge of leaving a motor car at night, unlighted. Fined 5s and costs 25s Cd. DEBT CASES. J. Dowell (Air Sellers) r. .las Bannister, claim £0 15s. Judgment for amount less £fi paid, with costs 28s fid. M. W. Ralfe (Air Alnrdoch) v. .Ja» Toohey, claim for rent £C7 17s fid. Judgment for amount claimed, and order for possession within a month, with costs £5 HD. I’ainimnt and Bergamini (Air Elen.]; > v. Laurie George, claim £2 8s fid. Judgment for plaintiff with costs TD fid. Same v. George Tainui. claim £l. Judgment for plaint ill's with costs 3:is fid. CLAIM FOR DA At AGES. Sydney 0. V. Holley (Air .Murdoch') v. Thos. Howard, claim for general damages and special damages arising out of an assault at South Hokitika. Defendant did not appear. Dr Rail'd gave evidence as to the injuries to Holley when lie visited him alter an alleged fracas (particulars of which were given in the last court proceedings). li would he necessary for Holley to undergo an operation to the nose as a result, lie had since complained of headaches, and was liable to suffer from after effects from the result of (he blows. This accident had increased the previous injury to the nose. The damage was serious and it was quite possible that other serious results may follow. Sydney Holley, the plaintiff, gave evidence of having been assaulted by Thos. Howard. He incurred medical expenses £5 and lost six days work. He still suffered pains in the head when working and also from, insomnia at night. TTo claimed general damages. £SO. " Judgment was given for plaintiff for £SO 10s fid with costs £0 4s. JTjDOAfENT STATAIONS. J. Lock (Afr Wells) v. John Bern,!iard. Judgment summons, balance due Cfi 12s. No order made. J. Mitchell (Afr Murdoch) v. Wm. Henderson, judgment summons £lO IDs Pci. No order made.