THE COURTS.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 133, 29 June 1880, Page 3

THE COURTS.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Blenheim, Monday, June 28. (Before H. Me e, Esq., R.M.] ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. John Dumble, hawker, of Blenheim, was charged with using abusive language towards Isaac Frcetli, tending to create a breach of the peace. Defendant pleaded not guilty. The complainant stated that on the 21st instant he was at the Borough pound in Francis Street, where defendant’s horse was impounded. Defendant called him a daylight pickpocket and a robber. This ho said in a loud and excited tone of voice. He accused witness of going about opening people’s gates and letting the stock out of their paddocks so as to get the beasts to the pound and make money. By defendant—You asked me why I had impounded your horse. I did not say I knew nothing about it. Thomas Maxted, poundkeeper, deposed to being present when the altercation took place between the parties. Witness heard defendant make use of the language complained of. Witness afterward remonstrated with defendant, who said he’d shoot anybody that came on to his land to impound his stock. The defendant being sworn deposed that the horse was tethered in a paddock, and was not at large when taken to the pound. He did not remember making use of the words imputed to him. He did say that they might as well take the money out of his pockets as take his horse from privato land where it was picketed. The Court imposed a penalty of 5s and costs. The following civil cases were disposed of : PARKER V. KINNEAK. This was a claim for £2 7s 9d for goods. There was no appearance on the part of defendant, and plaintiff having proved the debt, obtained judgment for the amount claimed and costs. W. BUCK V. C. STEVENSON. This was a claim for £2O Cs lOd on a promissory note for £2O, and interest for 73 days. Plaintiff proved the debt. 'L'he defendant said lie confessed the debt and told Mr Bliclc that he came into town to confess, and he did not see why Mrßlick should put him to more expense. Mr Blick said he wished to obtain immediate execution. Mr Stevenson had told him he was going to file, and he (Mr B.) believed this was the case. Mr Stevenson said lie wished to’be sworn —this being done he stated that he was desirous to pay the debt if lie could. He did not say to Mr Blick lie was going to file, and did not intend to do so unless he was obliged. He was placed at a disadvantage, as his solicitor, Mr McNab, was not present.

The R.M. said he was afraid lie could not refuse Mr Blick’s application for immediate execution.

The Court then gave judgment for the amount claimed with costs, and made an order for immediate execution. There were one or two other cases, which were settled out of Court.

(Before 11. Mclntire, Esq., R.M., S. Johnson, and J. M. Hutcheson, Esquires, Justices.) SLAUOATER-lIOUSK LICENSE. A license to slaughter large and cattle on sections 25 and 27, Wairau Valley, was granted to Messrs Carter Bros. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Havelock, June 24. Before J. A , Esq., R.M. protection order. Hannah Pearce obtained an ordor protecting her earning ■■ r d property.from her husband’s control, ai: giving her the custody of the two femal children of the marriage. The applicant stated that her husband left her in IS7S, and is supposed to be living at Featherston in the Wellington District. The following civil cases were disposed of by judgment being given for the amount claimed with costa :—Mills v. Martin, £3 8s Id; Pizant v. Rees Evans, £5, rent of section 10S, Kaituna ; Adams v. Lee, £2 16b Sdjsame v. Simpson, £l3 Os 2d; same v. Borck. £3 11s. There wore several other debt cases which were settled out of Court. HAVELOCK LICENSING COURT. Tuesday, June 24. (Before J. Allen, Esq.) Daniel Couper entered into the required recognisances, and his license was granted for his accomodation house in tho Upper Pelorus Valley.