. I need hardly say that counsel retained in a case by one party cannot bejcxpccted to sacrifice his client to save the other side a little mortification. Let me say that I shall on all occasions fearlessly do what I think is my duty by my clients, and that I am not to be intimidated from so doing by the rude abuse of “ Fiat Justitia ” or any other anonymous writer in the press. In conclusion, let me recommend to the consideration of your correspondent •“ Fiat Justitia ” the legal maxim “Discretio est scire per legem quid sit justum." —l have &c. Barton. CHEQUES. Yes, a cheque was tendered, and change obtained, in the absence of the proprietor, who observed a certain alteration in the cheque which is not usual. He followed the payer, brought him back, and insisted on settlement. They went together to a bank, and the cheque was paid. The story of arrest is not quite true.
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Patea Mail, 23 September 1881, Page 4
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