B.M. Court.

Manawatu Herald, 17 September 1904, Page 3

B.M. Court.

. (Before A. D. Thompson, Esq. S.M.) Thursday, 15TH Sept. criminal. George Blanche was charged with using obscene language in Main Street, and was further charged with threatening behaviour tending to a broach of the peace- Mr R. Moore for accused pleaded not guilty. Accused elected to be dealt with summarily on the first charge. Evidence was given by Wm. Snow, Chas. Podraore, and H. Bradcock. Counsel for accused pointed out that the evidence did not support the charge of obscene language, and that the threatening behaviour charged indicated only a petty squabble which should not be taken seriously. The case of obscene language was dismissed ; and on the charge of threatening behaviour the accused was fined 10s, and costs 2Bs. Henry Logan was charged with assaulting Leslie Ellis. Accused p’eaded not guilty. Ellis denee that accused had had a dispute with him in the Post Office hotel, in the course of which he struck him in the face with a decanter, breaking the bottle, and inflicting a severe injury near witness’ eye. Accused was fined £3 and costs 245. Walter Anderson was charged with assaulting his broker, J. Anderson Accused pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s and costs 10s. J. W. Anderson was charged on the information of Walter Anderson with having assaulted Walter Anderson. Accused pleaded not guilty. Evidence was given by W. Anderson that the accused bad had a dispute about witness having the use of a horse claimed by the accused', during the latter’s absence. Accused met witness in the Avenue, and used abusive language to him. Witness then shaped up to accused, who assaulted him by striking him. Witness added that bo had laid the information bn the spur of the moment, and regretted hoving done so, and did not wish to press the charge. Accused gave evidence in his own defence to the effect that bis brother had used Insulting language to him and had struck him, but denied having himself committed any assault The case was dismissed. On their leaving the Court the Magistrate recommended them not to quarrel again, and expressed the desire not to see them before him on any future occasion in connection with police prosecutions. In the absence of Constable Fors ter, Constable Lander conducted the prosecution. CIVIL J. B. Whyte v. Duignan, claim £lO. Mr R. Moore (for plaintiff) stated that the amount with costs had been paid since the issue cf the summons, with the exception of the mileage, £1 6s. Judgment accordingly for £1 6s, and additional Court costs 2s. Ah Pat v. Lister, £7 3s sd. Mr E. Moore for plaintiff. Defendant said be could not pay the amount, as he found living very dear, and be had not been in work. The Magistrate explained that that had nothing to do with him, and he (d fendant) must arrange the matter with Mr Moore. Judgment for amount claimed with costs Bs, solicitor’s fee X6s 6d. H. Bradcock v. Geo. Blanche. Mr Reade for defendant. Claim for possession of premises and £1 16s for rent. Mr Moore (for defendant) asked for a fortnight, as it was impossible for the defendant to remove at once. Judgment accordingly by consent for £1 16s, costs 10s, solicitor’s fee 10s 6d. Possession to be given up on the 29th September. Henry Shearon v, Stevens, Easton, and Austin. Change of venue. Judgment for plaintiff by default for £l9 15s 9d and costs 18s, solicitor's lee Jsb sd,