RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, LAWRENCE.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 130, 4 August 1870, Page 5

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, LAWRENCE.

(Before W. L. Simpson, Esq., R.M.) Thursday, July 28. sly-gkog selling. Police v. Reid. — This case was adjourned from previous court day, to enable the police to bring forward further evidence as to the credibility of statements made by witnesses. Tho evidence adduced did not in any way alter the evidence formerly adduced, and the Bench fined the defendant in the sum of £20 and coats, failing payment the usual alternative.

Police v. Hopkins. — The defendant in this case was charged with having, on the 16th July, sold one glass of liquor without being licensed so to do. In this case Millady swore to his having, on the day mentioned, one glass of spirits at the store of the defeudant. After the conclusion of the evidence, the defendant had no witness to examine, and the case was closed.

The Magistrate reserved his judgment till the following court day.

When the defendant appeared in Court, she asked to be allowed to produce and examine certain witnesses, who could testify that on the day specified she did not serve the plaintiff.

The Bench remarked that she should have brought her witness on the first day, and as the case was closed, he did not think he could allow her to examine witnesses ; if such a course was allowed, it would lead to the greatest confusion. However, as ho could not, under any circumstances, hear the case this day (Thursday) ; he would adjourn the case until the next court day, and in the meantime would take her request into consideration. She h&d better appear on next court day and be prepared with her evidence. He, however, gave her no hope of allowing her to proceed with the examination of her witness.

On Monday she appeared, and the Bench stated that under the circumstances he co.uld not allow her to proceed with her case, and would therefore fine the defendant in the sum of £10 and costs. He would, however, allow her a rehearing of the case, provided a surety for the amount of the verdict was forthcoming. Dale, Inspector of Sheep, v. W. Miller. — This case was, at the request of both parties, further adjourned untill the 4th instant.

R. Lancaster v. J. M'Gregor. — No appearance. Struck out. Inspector of Nuisances v. H. M'Kee. — Defendant was charged with allowing one head of cattle to stray within the Municipal bounds. Fined ss. and costs.

Same v. Herbert and Co.— Charged with allowing one horse, their property,

to stray within the Municipal bounds. Fined 03. and costs. Monday, August 1. (Before the same Magistrate.) Angus Steel v. H. Adamson. — The defendant was charged with assaulting tho plaintiff at Waitahuna, on the 23rd July last. Tho evidence in this case went to show that both parties were to a certain extent Avrong, both parties belonging to tho same nationality, whose characteristic is fiery to a degree. Case dismissed. Plaintiff to pay costs Same v. M'Lellan. — Charge same as in previous case. The same verdict was recorded.