A FRAUD EXPOSED.
MAGISTERIAL STHICTUKES. I'M! PIIBSS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, February 8. Mr Kellle. !5..\1., gaw liis division lit the Magistrate's Court this morning in this ruse of Joseph liimnan v. Francis B. 1!. T. l'caeoeke, in ivhirh complainant claimed ihe sum of £22 10s for money lent to defendant. His Worship said : "»ln this case a fraud was commuted on tin 1 Licensing Committee, which issued a wholesale license to l'caeoeke, believing him to | be n bona liile applicant.
" Tilt' cvitltiiL-0 sliow ji lie luul 110 interest in lliu business. He deceived llit' Licensing Cunmiittee, being in truth and in fuel, n, tUiuuny.
" Ehrman knew he could not obtain a license, having beou previously refused one. The whole thing was steeped in fraud. " Knowing Kltvmau to be in a tix, Peacocke took Advantage of his position, niul practically levied blackmail on him in order to perpetuate the fraud.
" I am of opinion the Court should not lend itself to assist either party The plaintiff will therefore be nonsuited, and no costs allowed to either party."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8046, 8 February 1906, Page 2
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175A FRAUD EXPOSED. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8046, 8 February 1906, Page 2
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