THE "WAKA MAORI" LIBEL CASH.
VERDICT FOll PLAINTIFF. ' |I!Y TKUHJUAI'II.] Wiclunuton, September 0. ;, In the IVu-ka Maori libel action, tln-l Judge finished his charge shortly before' 4 o'clock, having commenced at 10 tliiH morning. Having instructed the jury »if ! to the issues, the Judge said that if the)' found any >f the allegations in the- lctteri' defamatory and untrue, they would givtl a verdict for the plaintili'; if, on the othotj hand, the allegations in both the Maori" letters were proved, then they should give, a verdict in favour of the defendantH,ii The foreman of the jury made a representation on behalf of the others, us tc; the exceptional nature of the trial in itij unusual duration, with the view of got* ting some special remuneration. TJicj Chief Justice said he hail no power in thol matter, nor was there any power undeijj! which such a thing could bo done. V. After I eing absent two hours and nl half, the jury returned, bringing in n« verdict for the plaintill'on all issues for L'.O;) damages. T.iey then informoflj the .Judge thai, they would present their., fee of twelve guineas to the Benevolent, (Society.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 425, 7 September 1877, Page 2
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193THE "WAKA MAORI" LIBEL CASH. Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 425, 7 September 1877, Page 2
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