MAGISTRATE’S COURT

Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1927, Page 1

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

THURSDAY, SEPT 29th. •.Before \V. Afoldrum. Kmi.. S.AI.) BYK-LAAY CASE. Win. Gaylor, Borough Inspector (Mr Park) v. P. Benton, Jnr., a charge of failing to leave Princess Theatre when requested. Tire case was partly heard at last sitting.

Alr Park handed in a gazette showing the Hokitika Fire District had been gazetted. Bor the defence, 11. Stapleton gave evidence that lie was door-keeper on the night of the entertainment in question, upstairs at the Princess Theatre when the defendant was admitted and be asked him to wait till be got him a seat. 'Witness went out to get a form but was prevented lrom doing so and be came back and told Renton who left immediately. Paul Renton ini', gave evidence that on 23rd August lie was on the stairs when the doorkeeper said he would admit three more and witness tnd two ladies with him were admitted. The doorkeeper said lie would get a form lor them to sit on. Then Gaylor came along and told him to got out as there was no seat lor him. AA itness said lie was waiting for Stapleton to bring a seat. Then Stapleton came back and said he could not get a seat, and witness immediately left the ball and got bis money back. Ho did not tell Gaylor that be would not leave the ball. Gavlor did not say be was acting for tlie Fire Brigade.

His Worship said on tlie evidence there was no prool of deliberate intention to remain in the theatre alter be bad been told to leave, and be could not consider it was a deliberate obstruction. Xo offence was disclosed, and the ease would be dismissed.

LIC 'EX SIX G ACT. Six first offenders, charged with being illegally on licensed premises (Three Alile Hotel) after hours did not appear, and were ordered to pay' costs 10s each. M AIXTEXA XCE ORDER. On a charge of disobedience to pay a maintenance order L. Rasmussen, lor whom Air Alurdoeh appeared, was ordered to pay at the rate of 15s per week. Air El cock appeared for complainant and was allowed £2 2s solicitors fee. DEBT CASES. Judgment for plaintiff by default with costs was given in the following eases: -

Al. MeGavin (Mr Elcock) v. James Wright, £l3 13s Cd and costs £3 9s. F.”Schroder (Mr Elcock) v. Florence McCloud, £2 12s Gd and costs 25s fid against the separate estate. Westland County Council (.Mr Park) t. p. T. O’Connor £l4l 2s Id and costs £3 7*.

AA'. H. China (Air Park) v. Ed. Parsons, £S and costs 30s Gd. Hokitika Harbour Board (Air Park) v G Muir 14s 3d and costs 12s. 'game v. G. J. Roberts. Os 4d and costs 12s. Same v. E- AlcGnigan, £8 11s Gd and costs 35s Gd. E. J. MoFadyen (Air Elcock) v. AYm. Sutherland (Air Murdoch) judgment summons. The case was partly heard at last sitting. Order made for payment of £1 per month from Ist. Nov. AL MeGavin (Air Elcock) v. Albert Thomas, judgment summons £i 1-* and counsel’s fee 15s Gd. Order made for payment forthwith in default one month. G. Exton (Air Alurdoeh) v. A- r--AlcAlullan, judgment summons. Order made for payment of £1 per month.