SERVICE OF SUMMONS.
- ffi AN UNUSUAL CASE. PERSONAL SERVICE DENIED. An unusual situation waa disclosed at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, when the defendant in a case swore a summons had not been served notwithstanding that a bailiff's affidavit stating personal service had been made, was put in. The defendant wag a Maori woman married to a European, and lives in Auckland. Mr Sharpies, who appeared for the defendant, stated the summons was served on her husband and given by him to her too late to enable her solicitor to file a notice of defence. Mr Rawson. S.M., said if the facta were as stated it was a serious matter, and he would have to refer it to Mr Kettle, S.M., at Auckland.
Defendant was sworn and in evidence confirmed the statement of her solicitor.
His Worship said the bailiff had claimed 3s mileage for personal service and the ma! tar would have to be enquired into.
Mr Sharpies ,iaid he would accept service in the case, but wished to have the opportunity tc defend.
The case was held over till next Court day.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 662, 22 April 1914, Page 5
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183SERVICE OF SUMMONS. King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 662, 22 April 1914, Page 5
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