MAGISTRATE’S COURT

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8346, 5 February 1913, Page 11

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4. ; (Before Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M.) Henry James Wren was sentenced to a week’s imprisonment for stealing a vest valued at os 6d, the property of Alexander Dimdore. For using obscene language William Butcher was fined £3, in default fourteen days. William Bashford was remanded to appear at the Waipawa Court to-mor-row on a charge of stealing a bridle, of the value of 10s, belonging to David Munn. It is alleged that the offence took place on September Ist, 1910. Patrick Coleman, who absented himself from the Turakina at Lyttelton recently was ordered to pay costs 7s, and to be returned to the vessel. civhTmatters. (Before Dr. A. McArthur, S.M.) EXCAVATION WORK. Burridgo and Ford, contractors, of Wellington, sued H. Ranson, builder, of Wellington, for £lll, alleged to be due by Hanson in respect of certain excavation work done by tho claimants, as subcontractors, in connection with additions to Staples Brewery. At tho same time three other actions wore hoard, in which John McAteer, carrier (Mr E. J. Fitzgibbon), F. Diamond, carter (Mr F. P. Kelly), and James William Digging, carrier (Air H. E. Anderson), sued Burridge and Ford for work done, also Ranson, as contractor, under tho Wages Protection and Contractors’ Lien Act, 1908. Air T. Young appeared for Ranson. Burridge and Ford were represented by Mr C. W. Tringham. After lengthy evidence was taken, his Worship reserved judgment until February 11th. ALLEGED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. Burrell Brothers, farmers, of Cheltenham, were proceeded against by Frederick George Bolton, solicitor. Wellington, on a claim for £3 10s for professional services alleged to have been rendered. Air O. Beere appeared for the plaintiff, and Air 31. H. Oram for the defendant. Decision was reserved. UNDEFENDED CASES. Judgment by default was given for plaintiff in the following cases: James Smith, Lt<L,.y, Hector Tucker,

£3 15s, and costs 10s; Henaro Taaro McDonnell v. John Phillip De Bocta, os, and ss; Painters and Decorators' Union v. Ernest Short, £1 6s, and 7s; Dwan Bros. v. H. C. Jenkins, £3 10s, and 10s; K. G. Knight v. Mrs T. O’Connell. £1 12s, and £1 4s; G, Clark v. C. R. P. Eden, £l9 10s 9d, and £1 10s 6d ; George and George v. Arthur William Scoullar, £l6 5s 7d, and £1 11s Gd; Mitchinson Bros. v. John Searle, £1 9s 6d, and 7s; Stewart Timber. Glass and Hardware Co., Ltd., v. Ewe'n McDonald, £0 Gs 2d, and 8s; H, G. Dun and Co. v. Margaret Bergstrom, £4 Is, and 10s; Stewart Timber, Glass and Hardware Co., Ltd., v. Alfred Bradley, Gs Gd, and ss; Veitch and Allan r. Oscar Neilsou, £5 3s 7d, and £1 3s 6d; and Allan Moncriefle v. M. Louis Smith, £5 ss, and £1 3s Gd. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. G. Maloney was ordered to pay Kit to and Sons £4 19s by February 18th; H. M. Stowell to pay Georgo and Ivorsley, Ltd, £l4 4s 9d by February 18th; C. B. P. Eden to pay Susannah Hobbs £6 19s Gd by February 18th; John Searle to pay C. Smith, Ltd., £1 13s 3d by February 18th; and E. Dodd to pay C. Smith, Ltd., £5 12s lid by February 18th. (Before Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M.) NOT LEGALLY LIABLE. A claim for £3B 4s Id, balance of an account for groceries, was made by Thomas Easton, storekeeper, Kilbxrnie, against Jessie McLeod, widow,, Kilbimio. . , , „ , Plaintiff was represented by Mr A. H. Hindmarsh, Mr D. M. Findlay appearing for the defendant. Defendant disputed liability on tho ground that the debt was contracted by her late husband. His Worship non suited the plaintiff, but allowed no costs. He said that defendant was morally liable, but not legally so, as she was not a party t <y any contract.