RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

West Coast Times, Issue 329, 12 October 1866, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

CBefore G. G. FitzGerald, Esq., R.M.)

Thursday, October 11.

Drunkenness. — James Brown and Peter White were both fined ss, or, in de--fault, 24 hours' imprisqnment. An additional fine of Ll (or in default 48 "hours' imprisonment) was inflicted on White, for using obscene language in a public place. — Margaret Malmiey 'was charged ' with destroying glasses and tumblers in Riley's Cavail ,I'lotel, to the amount of 12s 6d. She'was ordered to pay for the property destroyed, and fined Ll, or, in default, 48 huurt>' imprisonment." CIVIL CASES.

Morison and Law v. G-reer. — This was an action brought by Messrs' Morison and Law against Mr F. Greer, the agent of the Bruce. If arose out bf a disputed account for the conveyance of passengers from the ship Albion to the wharf, Hokitika. When the Albion came to this port <m the 6th of November last year, the Brnce^r.m out t<> bring her passengers in. Meanwhile the Lioness had also gone out, 'and although it seems an agreement had been come to between the captain of the Albion and Mr Greer, tjhe Lioness brought in 45 of ttie whole number. The dispute hinges upon the question of number — whether^the Albion landed 103 passengers at Hokitika, or 14N. Mr M'lntyre was examined a fortnight ago, and in common with Mr "Wilkinson, staled that both Mr Greer and Mr Hitchmough had sent in their first account, as for < 103 pass-engers, as the Lioness had no right to bring in any of the passengers, and £his*was the total number of the Albion's passengers. Mr M'lntyre refused to pay the bill, alleging that the Lionees had brought in 45, and he would only pay for the-re-mainder. Sometime afterwards Mr Hitchmough called again for the account, and after the refusal stated that he would rectify it in accordance with the desire of Morison and Law. The numbers being forgotten, he went back to the office of Mr Greer, and returned with an account of 103, stating that this allowed the 45 off. On this he was paid, but Morison and Law finding out by the passenger-list that the total brought by the Albion was 103, sought now to recover tbo L 45 overpaid. ' For the defence it was argued that the Bruce herself brought 103 passengers The case was adjourned till the 25th inst., to get the' evidence of Captain Malcolm, the'master of, the Bruce.

Pahn v. Hollander and Rich. — For goods supplied. Judgment, by default, for L3O 12s 2d and costs.

Montgomery and Co. v. West. — Adjourned till October 18. - Oakes v. Lyons. — Judgment, by default, for LlB and costs, amount of a promissory note, less L 5 which* had been since paid,' Allen v. Edwards. — Mr South for the plaintiff. This was an action to recover the sum of L 45 — the value of a case, of boots, L4O 10s; duty thereon, L 2 ss; and freight, L2"ss. Judgment, by default, for amount claimed and costs.

Antonio v. Houghton. — Adjourned till 18th inst.

Lyal-v. Low. — Mr Rees for the plaintiff, Mr Button for the defendant. This was a claim for L 74 5s Bd, for goods supplied by plaintiff to defendant. It appeared that plaintiff had already been 1 paid for the gpods in question, but owing to some error on his part, credit had*not been given for certain payments made by defendant, for whom a judgment was given with costs. * Blake v. Keenan, and Blake v. Cook.— Adjourned till to ; morrow (this day). Chesnoy and Co. v. Ryan and Co. — For goods supplied. Mr Rees for plaintiffs. Judgment, by default, for Lsl and costs. * Boylan and Cullen v. M'Cormick and Scott. — For goods supplied. Judgment, by default, for L4B 16s 3d and costs. The Court was then adjourned until 11 o'clock to-morrow (this day).