RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Southland Times, Issue 1744, 23 May 1873, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before H. M'Culloch, Esq., E.M.) Wednesday, 21st Mat. James Cook was charged by Matheson and Smith with obtaining goods on false pretences, between the 2lst day of March and the 13th day of April, to the amount of £92 4s 3d. Mr Wade appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Harvey for the defence. Andrew Smith, of Messrs Matheson & Smith, gave evidence to the effect that Cook had told him on the 21st March that £300 would cover all his (Cook's) liabilities, and that on that representation he (Smith) had furnished the accused with goods to the amount stated. The evidence of Messrs Stock. Smith, and Mair, was brought to show that on the date, alleged the accused was owing a very much larger sum, about £970, in bills and open accounts. Mr Stuart, Eegistrar of the Supreme Court, was called to show that on the 24th April, three daya after the alleged false representation, accused filed a declaration of insolvency, and on the 28th, a statement of debts, showing liabilities to th> amount of £1343 9a 6d, and assets to the amount of £684. Accused was committed for trial. Ooodwillie and others v. M'lntyre. — This was a claim for £9, interest on an advance made to the> defendant by the trustees of the Loyal Shamrock, Eose, and Thistle Lodge of Oddfellows, Invercargill. Mr Harvey for plaintiffs, Mr Wade for defendant. This case was partially heard on 31st March, and adjourned to obtain the evidence of Mr Henderson, Mr Harvey's accountant, now in Dunedin, to whom defendant claimed to have paid the money. Mr Headerson's evidence was that the money had not been paid to him. His Worship said that the evidence was so evenly balanced that he was compelled to dismiss the caBO. He had known Mr M'lntyre for many years, and considered him a most respectable man. Mr Henderson's evidence was also thoroughly credible. There must therefore have been some mistake. M'Phee v. M' Donald. — This was an action to recover £5 for livery and veterinary attendance on a mare belonging to defendant. Mr Wade for the plaintiff. Defendant did not appear. Judgment for plaintiff, £5, with costs, £1 0s 6d. Sangster v. Alsweilsr. — This was a judgment summons for £4 14s. Judgment for amount, and costs, 10s, to be paid by instalments, of £1 per month, £L being paid at hearing.

Safe! "ff v. Brown. — This was a claim for £5 2a 6,1 for work done. Judgment for plaintiff, for £2 2s fnl. [ Gibson and Green v. Corson. — Claim for £4 15s, goods sold and delivered. Judgment for amount, to be paid by instalments of 2s 6d per week, £1 being paid at hearing. Hodgkinson v. Gray. — Claim for £9 10s for a horse, saddle, and bridle, alleged to have bean lent to the defendant, and never returned. His j Worship, after hearing the evidence, ordered defendant to return the horse, saddle, and bridle within three weeks, and pay costs 13s.