"YOU CAN SIT DOWN, SIR!"
SHARP WORDS IN COURT. Auckland, April '2B. A breezy passage-at-arms occurred between Mr. Kettle, S.M., and Mr. Singer at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. The trouble arose over a case in which the solicitor appeared for a debtor who was not present. Mr. Sinner contended that his client was unable to pay the amount due. Mr. Kettle remarked sharply that the case had already been adjourned in order tlmt he (Mr. Singer) might have ari opportunity to get into communica> tion with the Department. The order would be made. Mr. Singer: "I consider that unjust." Mr. Kettle: "You can sit down, sir. Don't make impertinent remarks. You can appeal to the Supreme Court if you are not satisfied." Mr. Singer: "I have not made an impertinent remark,, ami I shall appeal to the Supreme Court." Later the magistrate said: "Your client has Efot fourteen days in which' to pay, and you can apply for another hearing." Mr. Singer: "Well, sir, I shall W#nt; another M
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 290, 2 May 1911, Page 4
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169"YOU CAN SIT DOWN, SIR!" Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 290, 2 May 1911, Page 4
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