S. M. COURT.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 24 April 1912, Page 3

S. M. COURT.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17,19! 2

(Before E.,V:_l^az*er,.Esq., S.M.)

CRIMINAL CASES.

Three local youths named George Anderson, Harvey Bradly, and Henry C. Russell, were charged that they did on the 12th inst., wilfully damage one gate to the extent of 15s, the property of James 'Mills, also they did commit mischief in respect of one plank valued at 6s, the property of the Waitemata County Council. Anderson was further charged that he did wilfully damage one picket fence to the extent of 10s, the property of William Downer.

Constable Driscoll explained to the .Bench that the offenders were returning home about. 11, -p m, on the 12th inst., and apparently Anderson wanted to test his strength on the picket fence, on proceeding further the three took a Hand in breaking, up a gate near the pound, the property of James Mills ; on reaching Mi* Cubitt's residence they pulled a picket oft the fence and threw it on the roof of the house ; on reaching the swing bridge they found fun in throwing a 30ft plank into the river the property of the Waitemata County Council. ■■■.■;

Mi J. A. Beale-appeared for the defendants and pleaded for leniency, defendants having pleaded guilty. * Anderson in each case was fined 5s and 7s costs, and ordered to pay; his share of cost of damage done. Bradly and Russell were similarly treated.

CIVIL CASES.

In the following undefended cases judgment was entered for plaintiffs for the amount stated, with costs : —

Stewart Bros. v. "Kae Hepena, claim £3 6s od ; ssme v. Wana E. Paekea, £26 8 ;■■ same V.Ti Red H ana Kena, £19 1G ; same v. Pora Smith, £39 1 Is ?>&• samev. Timoti Makoara. and Hiki Pera, £43; same v. J. Moorehouse, £9 J Is ; same v. Pea Hapeta, £ 1 7s 6d ; sam&v-T Motn Piarata £3 14s lUd : samo v. Panui Pavata, £29 4s 5d • same v. Geo. Biown. £29 19s Gd; samo same v. Mrs Ilickey J3rown, £1 Is od ; same v. Maggie James, 10s 7d ; same v, Gladwin Paenganui, £1 15s 2d ; same v. Ware Paenganui, £8 Is 7d ; same v. D. Paengamii, £2 5s Kid ; James Stewart y. Pea Hepeta, £8 4s 7d; same v. Tiraoti Makaora, £1 l€s 4d ; same v. 0. Kooti. jbo 11s 8d ; same v. German Grey, £2 Is 9d ; same v. John Edwards, £2 2s 5d ; same v. Operaiko, £10 Os lid; ?,ame v. Keri Mv, £7 1.5 sod ; Stewart Bros. v. R M Pennefather, £4 17s 8d ; James Stewart v. Para Tena Hem an a, £10 ; same v. Jacob Mateono, £7 45.2 d ; same v. Roboit Nathan. £t Us; same v. Hari Hona, £3 5s 8d: same v. Tatana Thompson, £6 17a 7d ; samo v. Sam Nathan, £1 (is lOd; same v. Mnnakau Mini, 19s ; same v. Dawson Garland ; £9 5s 6d ; same v. Pawhiti Brown, £2 12s 4cl ; same v. Brown liemana, £8 7s od ; san.e v. Perekara, sen., £3 12s ; same v. Kio, £9 15s 4d ; same v. Sam Manakau, £.1 6s 3d: same v. Panui Parata, £2 0s 3d ; same v. Isaac Perekara, £2 6s Od; same v. Dick Paul, £i 7s 6d • same v. Perokara Co, £o Is; samo v. Jimmy Nero, £7 ; Stewart Bros. v. J. Montgomery, £l T2s 2d ; same v. Arthur Carter, £5 5s lid ; R. Hunter, v. Abe Smith, £6 los Od ; W. H. Hardy v. E. Bates, £15 18s 7d ; some v. PredWellm, £14 11s 7d ; E. S. Masters v. Toko Kemp, £4 7s Id ; W. Downer v. T. & E. Egberts, £7.

.7 ÜBGMEXT SUMMONSES,

Stewart Bros. v. _ Peni TCingi, £18 16s Bd. Debtor ordered to pay £i 9 11s 8d forthwith, in default 20 days imprisonment in Auckland Prison,

Same v. Alfred jCurtis ; debtor ordered to pay £13/4s !).! forthwith, in default 1 !3 days imprisonment in Auckland Prison. •

Same v. William Bush ; order made for payment of amount forthwith, £8 7s (id, in default 8 days imprisonment in Auckland Prison, warrant to ■bo suspended as long as 5s per week paid oft' amount; first .payment April 21.

Samov. I>. Sullivan, jur., £10 5s lUd Debtor appeared and was examined, but tho Magistrate made no order.

W. Ft. Hardy v. Pivepi Talvu, dobtor ordered to pay £7 Os 7d forthwith, in default 7 days imprisonment-in Auckland Prison , warrant to be suspended if 30s be paid and £2 155.7 d on the 17th May. and balance on June 17th.

A number of cases were adjourned .til next Court Day, June i -