SUPREME COURT.
Gisboene, April 9
At the Supreme Oourt the case of Allan McDonald v. Bank of New South Wales was commonced this morning before a special jury of twelve. Mr Brassey appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. D. Fisher and Mr Delatour for defendant. Th» claim of £60,000 is made up of £20,000 for taking possession of his property, £20,000 for got'ing him adjudged a lunatic, and £20,000 for the fnilure of the bnnk to nukn advances up to £50,000, as agreed upon. The cross-examination of plaint ffshowod that his memory was defective.
Invercargilli, April 9.
At the Supreme Court to-day, before Mr Justice Williams, Charles Kidii was found not guilty of catile stealing, and was discharged. . Duncau Siochir charged with receiving a coil of rope at the Bluff, knowing it to have been stolen, was acquitted. Jamns Frew was charged with rape on a school girl at Orepuki oo the Ist inet. Connsel set up consent as a defence. B'rew is a married man, about 30 years of age. The girl ia a little over 13. The jury were unable to agree, and were locked up for the night.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1877, 11 April 1889, Page 1
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192SUPREME COURT. Temuka Leader, Issue 1877, 11 April 1889, Page 1
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