THE COURTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8829, 4 June 1907, Page 3

THE COURTS.

Per Press Association. Attgkland, June 3. Mr Justice DennistOn sat in Chambers this morning to ascertain how many actions set down for hearing during the civil sittings were ready. In regard to the claims for damages arising out of the Calliope Dock disaster his Honor said that if tho parties did, not agreo to have the genoral liability tested by the action of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Co. against the Harbour Board, he could not try any other cases during the present sitting. Special juries had been called in all but r one of the cases, but it was open for the ' parties to mako fresh arrangements if they desired. Ho had no time, however, to try these cases overi on tho question of damages. It was mentioned by Mr J. B. Reed that the steamer Mamari had specially come to New Zealand so that the officers could give' evidence, and he suggested that their statements might be used in the other cases.- Mr Cotter representiag the defendants, said he was quite content. The principal action will commence on Monday, Juno 17th.