CIVIL CASES.

West Coast Times, Issue 363, 21 November 1866, Page 2

CIVIL CASES.

Simon v. Foster. — Mr Button stated that his learned friend Mr Campbell, and himself, had agreed that a verdict should be recorded for the plaintiff in the Bum of Lls, inclusive of costs. Dilman and Co. v. Zicheleus. — This was a claim for goods sold and delivered. Mr Rees for plaintiffs. After hearing the evidence his Worship gave judgment for L 94 7s 7d, payable (with plaintiffs' consent) by weekly instalments of Ll. Miller and Hardy v. Rosenberg and Another. — This was a claim brought by the trustees in the estate of Mr Rosenberg for goods sold and delivered to defendant. Air Harvey for plaintiffs, and Mr South for defendants. His Worship reserved judgment herein till to-morrow morning (this day). Holmes v. Berry. — Claim for L3l, the value of a horse. Mr Rees for plaintiff, and Mr Button for defendant. From the evidence it appeared that the plaintiff and defendant had made an exchange of horses, on the distinct understanding that two days were to be allowed for trial, and that if either party were dissatisfied with the exchange he might return the horse — each party having guaranteed euch horse staunch and sound. "When the plaintiff took defendant's horse lie discovered that it was quite lame and unfit for work. Upon the plaintiff's desiring to return the horse in pursuance of the terms of agreement the defendant had refused to accept it and hence the action. His Worship gave judgment for amount claimed, and costs. , Ryan v. Powell. — This was a claim ior wages alleged to be due by defendant to plaintiff. Mr Home for plaintiff, and Mr Button for defendant. The sum of L 24 had been paid into Court, and judgment was given for that amount. Barnes v. Marks. — This was an action to recover the value of a certain swag detained by the defendant against the plaintiff's will. After hearing the evidence his Worship directed a nonsuit to be entered. Hirsch v. Solomon. — This was a claim for the amount of an acceptance due ou the Bth instant. His Worship gave judgment for the amount claimed and costs. Myher v. Anderson. — This was an ' action for goods sold and delivered. Judgment for amount claimed and costs. Cairns v. Abrahamson. — On the application of Mr Button, the hearing of the case was postponed till the 27th instant. Selby v. Lowrie.-— Thia was an action t« recover th« y«luq qf « violin, Ity

Worship directed the defendant to return the violin, and to pay the costs of Court. O'Connor v. Dublin Jack. — This cate was dismissed in consequci.ee of the defendant being a confince within H.M. Hokitika Gaol. Judgment was given for the plaintiffs in the following cases by reabon of the nonappearance of the defendants : — Powell v. Eccles ; Barnhill v. M'Corroick and Co. ; Nelson v. Quiel ; Wilson v. Price ; Clay v. Hickey ; Fuerst v. Phillips : Solomon and Co. v. Phillips ; Ball.ird v. M'Pherson ; M'Neil v. Leeds ; Brown and Co. v. Burke ; Jackson v. Crow. In the undermentioned cases there was no appearance of either plaintiffs or defendants: — Munchausen v. Ferguson, Copar and Co. v. Waterman; Falck v. Ballin and Co., M'Laren v. De Leno, Braidwood v. Smith, Brown v. Gordon, Christenson v. Graham, Hayman v. Bennett, Nicholson v, Snodgrass, Marston v. Anderson, Mullins v. Simpson, Smith v. Lindiman, Mitchinson v. Green, Reed v Didlar, Smith v. Andrews, Albin v. Gumming and M'Kay, Hornbeck and Co. v. Mayher.