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BARRISTER’S FEES

DID NOT BURST INTO TEARS.

(Per*Press Association — Copyriqhi.) WELLINGTON, August 26.

Portion of the evidence heard in a civil action in the Supreme Court related to the fees charged by . a wellknown barrister for certain work done on behalf of the plaintiff in the case. The barrister, giving evidence, said that the plaintiff saw him three day* before the Christinas vacation and, wanted to know what the costs would be. He told the plaintiff that bis firm had done a considerable amount of work for him over a period- of about sax months, and that he thought a seasonal''e. fee would be forty guineas. “Well how did lie take that,P” inquired'counsel for the deliaidants. “Well, lie did not seem too pleased, |,ut he mad.- no demur,” was the reply. Mr Justice Blair chuckled. “1 suppose lie took it as well ( . t) „l,| be expected?” suggested counsel for the defendants. 1 “That is so,” replied the barrister. “He did m '■ burst into tears, as he bud done on other occasions in my office.”

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Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1932, Page 5

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174

BARRISTER’S FEES Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1932, Page 5

BARRISTER’S FEES Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1932, Page 5

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