RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-GISBORNE.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1311, 19 April 1883, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-GISBORNE.

Tuesday, April 17th. [Before J. Booth, Esq., R.M.] Finn v. Irvine and Davidson. Mr. Brassey appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Nolan for the defendants. This case had been adjourned for the production of proof of service of notice, and was a claim for £5B 10s 2d due to plaintiff for professional services and money paid out of pocket. Mr Finn, examined by Mr Brassey : I am a solicitor practising in Gisborne. The above amount is due to me for executing the deeds and documents produced, under the direc-

tions of Mr Sutherland who was a partner with the defendants. I advanced the money to the Natives for the rent due under these leases. I received all my instructions from Mr Sutherland. I conducted the sale of the Reay station. McKay purchased the station from the defendants. I have had some conversation with Mr Sutherland concerning my costs. Mr Irvine promised to pay my bill. Mr Nolan here objected to certain correspondence being put in it not being proved, also calling the attention of the Court to the fact that no evidence had been given to prove that Mr Sutherland was either partner or agent for the defendants. Mr Finn, examined by Mr Nolan : I prepared the Waimata lease, and forwsrded the «ame to Napier to the Trust Commisioner to obtain his certificate to the same. I claim nothing on the survey liens. Mr J. Shrimpton, examined by Mr Brassey ; I am in cnirge of the Telegraph here. I recognise this telegram. I obtained a copy by special request. Mr Gannon, examined by Mr Brassey i I know the plaintiff and defendants in this case, Mr Irvine and Mr Davidson told me Gilt Mr Finn was engaged as their solicitor. I acted in conjunction with Mr Finn for the defendants. J. was present as Native Agent at the Native Land Court when an objection was lodged by Irvine and Sunderland. By Mr Nolan : I had instructions from Mr Irvine,and endeavored to get the land through the Court for them.

Mr Grey, examined by Mr Brassey : I am the Registrar of the Native Land Court. I remember the objection made and served on me by Mr Irvine and Mr Sutherland. (Mr Nolan here objected to any conversation between Mr Sutherland and Mr Grey being given as evidence) I had some conversation with Mr Sutherland about the leases, Mr Sutherland asked me to draw leases. He stated next day that he had employed Mr Finn to do them. Mr McKay, examined by Mr Brassey ; I know the Reay station. I was one of the partners in it, but sold out. I know Mr Sutherland. He bought Mr Robjohn’s share in the station. The defendants’ complained of the heavy bill Mr Finn Finn presented. I advised them to give him half. By Mr Nolan: Mr Irvine wrote and signed the objection in my presence. Thia closed the case for the plaintiff. Judgment will be given on Friday next, Miss Croft v. G, Johnstone. Mr Kennv for the plaintiff. The clef§udant Jid not appear. This was a.claßfi'lbr interest n mortgage lit ihe' rate of 10 per cent* to £l2 10s. Judgment for amount and costs £2 Is. A. W. Croft Vj G. Johnstone. Mr Kenny for the plaintiff. The defendant did not appear. This was an action to recover the sum of £5O on a promissory note originally paid to Mr Croft’s sister by whom it was indorsed and assigned over to plaintiff. Judgment by default for amount with costs, £4 9s. Harvey v. Richards. Claim £l, cash lent to Miss Richards on the 24th January. Judgment for amount and costs 7s. Pollen v. Martin. Mr Finn for plaintiff. On the application of Mr Finn the case was adjourned until Friday next.