DAMAGES CLAIM
ACTRESS LOSES CASE
United Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copy right.)
(Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 14.
The Society is interested in the strange story told by Owennetli A uncling West'End actress, in an action fur damages in .fudge McCardie’s Court. She sued C-apt. Turner-Coles, a member of the Carlton Club, Ini assault during a motor car ride after a New Year’s Day Dance. Plaintiff gave evidence that Turner-Coles was married, but he was divorcing bis wife and promised to marry her. Alter a lovers quarrel! in a motor-car he turned her out on a snow-covered road though in evening dress. He then locked her up in a garage and heat and bruised liei, and tore her evening dress, causing her to collapse. , .
Patrick Hastings (cross-examining plaintiff on behalf ol the defence) suggested she was drunk and also that the purpose of the action was to cause agoiiv to Capt, and Mrs Turner-Coles. in evidence, said that Owennetli threw herself on the snow and slashed him in the face. She was intoxicated. 'flic jury gave a verdict in favour of defendant.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1928, Page 5
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185DAMAGES CLAIM Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1928, Page 5
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