RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1511, 27 May 1886, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Temuka—Wednesday, Mat 26, 1886. [Before J. Beswick, Esq., R.M.] stray cow. Julius Siegert was charged with allowing a cow belonging to bira to wander on the railway. The defendant admitted the charge, but said the cow jumped the fence of the paddock. As this was the first offence, the defendant was let off with a fine of 5s and costs. CITIL cases. Temuka Road Board v. J, Malarkey Claim £« 2s 6d. Mr Aspinall appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Tosswill for the defendant. Mr Tosswill raised an objection to the summons. He reminded His Worship of Sealy v. Levels Road Board case, in which it was held that the Road Board was not m corporate body, and was not entitled to sue, The proper parties to sue wire the inhabitants of Temuka, Mr Aspinail held that there was a difference between suing the Board and the Board suing. He asked the plaint to be amended. Alter a good deal of argument, His Worship said he would amend the plaint. Mr Tosswill said that in that case he would ask for an adjournment, and it was granted. The same v. 0. Woodley— Claim 19s 6d. Mr Aspinall appeared for the Board. Geo, Bolton stated that for the year 1884-85 the defendant owed 19s 6d for rates. In reply to defendant the witness said the rates paid by defendant for which receipts were produced were 1883-84 In reply to the Court as to why a receipt bad been given for the rates of 1885-8 G while 1884 85 rates were still due, the witness said he told Mrs Woodley about it when she pail the last rates, His Worship said he must give judgment. It was evident 1884-85 rate was not paid. Judgment for the amount and costs was recorded. Hall and Jones v. E. J. Denmhey— Claim £2B 17s 6d. Judgment summons. Mr Aspinall appeared for the plaintiffs. The defendant was not present, and the Court was adjourned for a quarter of an hour, after which he appeared. He offered to pay at the rate of 10s a week, and, the offer being accepted, judgment was accordingly recorded. BOUNDARY DISPUTE. With regard to the dispute between Messrs Inwood and Budd, His Worship said, in reply to Mr Aspinall, that he had appointed Mr C. Bourne, of Timaru, as arbitrator. WAREIKO BROS. V. SIEGERT AND FAUVEL. In this case His Worship said he would try to get Mr Ollivier to sit next Thursday. The Court then adjourned.