A DEFAULTING WITNESS.
SUMMONS TO SHOW CAUSE. At the conclusion of Uic case, Tatham v. Wille, yesterday atfernoon, Mr Sharples'*menitoned that his client had Hummoned a witness to attend the court, and also that he had been tendered £3 conduct money. lie made application that a summons be issued against the man to show cause why he failed to attend. His Worship pointed out that unless sufficient cause was shown,the law provided for a penalty not; exceeding £2O. or in default 14 days' imprisonment. He was very glad that Mr Sharpies wa3 making the application, as it was a most important point. Mr Sharpies said it was not the intention of himself or his client to push for a big penalty, but wanted to bring it as a warning to others that an order of the court must be obeyed. His Worship intimated that he ■would issue the summons as requested by Mr Sharpies.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 434, 27 January 1912, Page 5
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154A DEFAULTING WITNESS. King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 434, 27 January 1912, Page 5
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