R.M. COURT, CARLYLE.

Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 490, 10 January 1880, Page 2

R.M. COURT, CARLYLE.

Wednesday-.— (Before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M.) J. O’Brien v W. F. Keating, for riding on the public footpath ; lined Is and costs. Friday.— (Before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M., and A. C. Cfdft, Esq, J.P.) Patrick Downes v Cornelius Damps iy, both of Waverloy, for the larceny of a £5 note. Mr Hinde for the plaintiff and Mr Betts for the defendant. The case occupied the Court a considerable time, several witnesses being exafniiied. According to evidence; defendant had given plaintiff change for a £5 note din ing the day (21st. December), but had subsequently missed the note. A voluntary search wis instituted, plaintiff saying that if a £5 no n were found upon him, it would he the landlord’s. After others had been exam’nod, defendant took a purse f’rdm plain ill’s pocket, in which he found a£s note. This note was recognised by Dempsey as being the same as he had given change for s urn; time previous; and he consequently took possession of it. No evidence ns to how the note again got info the hands of plaintiff transpired; The Bench considered that no prima facie case of felony had been proved; and therefore dismissed the case, informant to pay cost £5 IGs, or in default to be levied by distress, or 1 month’s imprisonment in Wanganui Gaol. Frederick Filers v. Charles Brewer, both of Waifotara, for assault. Mr Hinde for plaintiff, and Mr Betts for defendant. After several witnesses Were examined, defendant was fined 5s and £2 5s costs. J.. O’Brien v. W; Williams, for allowing one cow, three horses; and two foals to wander on the public streets ; tinod 3s a head each and costs. Same v. E. Jones, for allowing one horse to wander ; fined 3s and costs. Same v. D. O’Sullivan; for allowing two horses to wander ; fined 3s a head dad costs. Same v. J. Beamish, for allowing a cow to wander ; fined 3s and costs.