SUPREME COURT
JURY UNABLE TO; AGREE.
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PALMERSTN N., Feb, 6
The action, wherein -AirsMessenger claimed 'from H. E. Bergersen two thousand sterling for the-death of her husband as the result of a motor collision, concluded last night. The jury —after four. hours--were unable tc agree, A new trial has been ordered.
INCORRECT PROCEDURE, AUCKLAND, February 6
It seems very' wrong and amounts to issuing a false receipt, remarked Jus tice Herdman, at tlie Supreme Court when a former manager of a Life Insurance Coy admitted it was a common practice ifor agents, in writing business, to issue receipts in. full for premium moneys not fully paid. Witness said this was done to enable the agents to draw their commission, and added that the practice was in force in Australia and New Zealand. XU I’m surprised to hear it, said the judge.
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Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1930, Page 5
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