Some novel excuses are occassionally advanced by persons for not serving on the jury at Supreme Court sessions. At the opening of the Melbourne Court the other day the Chief Justice announced that he had received a letter from a juror who stated that he was to be married the next day and was preparing for “ the future state.” His honor remarked, amidst laughter, that he would hare to congratulate the juror and fine him Is ; but in order that no ill omen should attend the wedding the bride would permit him to present the Is to ransom her husband. “ Young man,” said the Irish Magistrate to a youthful prisoner brought before him, “ I would advise you to make a full confession if you want to get off with a light sentence.” “And if I don't confess then what ?” asked the young mam “Oh in that event,” replied the Magistrate, “I shall probably have to acquit you for want of evidence. ’’
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Motueka Star, Volume III, Issue 122, 14 October 1902, Page 5
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