STRUCK OFF THE ROLL.
Per Pi ess Association Wellington, April 16. The Appeal Court this morning heard applications for striking off the roll Harry Francis and Francis Henry Bruges, solicitors. The former, who practiced at Christchurch had pleaded guilty to several charges of theft, and m January last was sentenced to 18 mouths' imprisonment. There was no appearance for prisoner, and a motion was made with costs. Bruges also practiced in Christchurch, and with his managing clerk, Goodman, "were convicted of theft of certain trust funds. Goodman was sentenced to two years and Bruges applied for a new trial on the ground that' the verdict was against the weight of vidoiico. The application was granted, and at the new trial Bruges was acquitted. Argument in the Bruges case is proceeding. Later. Burges has been struck off the roll of solicitors.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8788, 16 April 1907, Page 2
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140STRUCK OFF THE ROLL. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8788, 16 April 1907, Page 2
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