SUPREME COURT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 124, 16 November 1911, Page 5

SUPREME COURT.

WELLINGTON SESSIONS. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, La-~t Nitf.t. The trial of Edward F. Mcliitt, charged with manslaughter in eomi.ction with the death of George Guther, was concluded at the Supreme Court today before Sir R. Stout, Chief Justice, and a jury of twelve. A verdict was returned finding the prisoner guilty of assault and causing grievous bodily harm and strongly recommending him to mercy. Sentence was deferred until Saturday. William Joseph \Divanc, charged with an indecent act, was found not guilty. The trial of Geo. Alfred Tracey on six charges of theft was held over till next criminal sessions, as the accused was not in a fit state of health to undergo his trial.

OHRISTCJIURCH SESSIONS. Christehurch, Last Night. At the Supreme Court to-day William George Cudby and Patrick Mclkoy were convicted of breaking and entering the New Zealand Hotel with intent to commit a crime. Cudby was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon and to enter into recognisances for £SO as to his good conduct. Accused was ordered to pay £5 costs. Mcllroy was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment. Fred. Eric Hare was charged with having, on February 2S, at the. Magistrate's Court at Christehurch, committed perjury in giving evidence by falsely swearing that one Clara Goodsir was his sister, and that he had to support her and her children, and, further, that on April 25 he had committed perjury by swearing that Clara Goodsir wa ß his sister and that they had the same father and mother. Without retiring the jury returned a verdict of guilty. His Honor characterised the perjury as despicable, and sentenced accused to twelve months' imprisonment. Richard Rondeau was charged with having, between the months of June and September. 1911, committed two indecent assaults at Lyttelton. The accused was convicted and sentenced to seven years 3 imprisonment. DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE. Auckland, Last Night. At the Supreme Court to-day, Delia Josephine Dinan, domestic servant, claimed £BO special damages and £5Ol general damages against John Pearce for alleged breach of promise The jury awarded £250 general damages and £2O special damages.