R.M.’s Court, Gisborne.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1094, 1 July 1882, Page 2

R.M.’s Court, Gisborne.

Friday, 30th June.

(Before M. Price, Esq., R.M., and His Worship the Mayor.] Moore v. Horn Kewa. This was a case for the recovery of a sum of money due for goods, and for which a promissory note had been given for £2l 10s. Mr Finn appeared for the plaintiff, and defendant was represented by his wife. She explained through Mr Brooking that her husband was sick, and could not attend.

Ills Worship then decided to adjourn the hearing of the claim for a fortnight. Over the question of costs some few words were exchanged between Mr Price and Mr Finn, and the altercation ended by the latter gentleman withdrawing the plaint in order that it might be heard in another court. Wallace v. Burns. Claim £l5 6s 4d, for goods supplied. There was no appearance of the defendant, and judgment passed for plaintiff with costs. F. Last v. 11. G. Gibbons. In this case the plaintiff sought to recover £3O damages from the defendant, who is the agent for the s.s. Oreti.

Mr Robinson appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Brassey for the defendant. The latter gentleman said he was perfectly willing to admit there had been gross negligence on the part of those on board the steamer, but argue! that the importance to the plaintiff of the delivery at Gisborne of a certain case had not been explained to the “ carrier,” and therefore a nonsuit must ensue.

From the evidence of Mr. Last we gathered that a box containing certain professional instruments and requirements for his operations, had been carried on to Napier through carelessness. This box, through a telegram sent by Mr. Gibbons, had been reshipped on board the Rotorua, and had consequently passed by. The plaintiff explained that for three weeks he had suffered a loss through not having the box in his possession.

After hearing counsel on both sides His Honor said he would reserve his judgment until Tuesday next.