LICENSING CASE.
AUCKLAND, February 7.
Mr Kettle, S.M., gave his decision at the Magistrates Court this morning, in the oase of Joseph Ehrman versus Francis E. K. T. Peaooeke, in which the complainant claimed the sum of £22 10s for money lent to defendant. His Worship said, "In this oase fraud was Committed on the Licensing Committee, which issued a wholesale license to Peacooke believing him to be a bona fide applicant. The evidence shows he had no interest in the business. He deceived the Licensing Committee, being in truth and in fact a dummy. Ehrman knew he could not obtain a license, having been previously refused one. Tbe whole thing is steeped in fraud. Knowing Ehrman to be in a fix, Peaoooke took advantage of his position, and practically levied blackmail on him in order to perpetuate fraud. lam of opinion that the Court should not lend itself to assist either party. Plaintiff will, therefore, be nonsuited, and no costs allowed to either party."
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7959, 9 February 1906, Page 5
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165LICENSING CASE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7959, 9 February 1906, Page 5
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