SUPREME COURT

Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1926, Page 3

SUPREME COURT

[UY TELEGRAPH PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] 0 PALMERSTON N„ Aug. 24. At the Supreme Court, His Honour, Mr Justice McGregor made an order in an action by Frederick Spencer Easton versus tlio Monton Drainage Board, that till issues of fact, including damages, be tried by the Arbitrator. The Court hearing was adjourned to enable an arbitrator to be appointed. The parties however could not agree whereupon His Honour made the order 'as stated. INVERCARGILL, August 24. The Supreme Court opened before Justice Sim. The criminal calendar is light, for eases for trial and three for sentence. Edward Mahoney, a young man, for forging withdrawal slip on a Post Office Cavings Bank for £l7 received probation for five years, and was ordered to make restitution.

William Howell, for escaping from a Borstal institution, to Four years’ detention, the authorities asking for an exemplary penalty as the inmates are now granted a good deal of liberty and privilege. Peter Lowe, false declaration under Births’ Registration, was fined £3. Tlio Court is now hearing a charge of theft of borough funds against John Francis AVelsh, ox-Town Clerk, of Matnurn. GISBORNE, August 24. At the Supreme Court Albert Tsaac Bunt for carnal knowledge received twelve months’ imprisonment.