WELLINGTON.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5054, 25 March 1885, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

Yesterday.

At the Supreme Court, the case of Littlejohn v. Mulligan was heard. The action was brought to restrain the defend* ant from selling watches bearing tho brand or mark of Littlejohn and Son, which are not sent out by the plaintiff's firm, end to reeorer £250 'as damages sustained by the plaintiff through such sale. It was alleged that Mr Mulligan was the predecessor of the firm of Littlejohn and Son, and had sold his business to that firm. He then went to England, where he purchased certain articles made specially for Messrs Littlejohn and Son, and bearing their brand, which he sold as being guaranteed by plaiutiff. The fact pf euoh Belling was admitted by the defend*

ant, and the question resolved itself into one of damages. Mr Stafford, for the defence, called no witnesses,, but said he would like to, be heard ou questions of law in chambers; His Honor did not apprehend any difficulty in dealing with the case. He expressed an opinion, that the reputation of Messrs Littlejohn and Bon had not been injured in the least in reference to!the majter. The case was hot one for heavy damages. The case«was then "reserved for further consideration."

The Minister for Public Works leaves shortly on a visit to Napier and Auckland, on business connected with his depart" ment. The Hon. Mi Ballance returned to Wellington yesterday.