P.M. COURT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 903, 19 October 1881, Page 2

P.M. COURT.

GEEYTOWN, TUESDAY.

[Before H. S. Wat; del, Esq., R.M.I

Moss v McLnuiililin,— Assault. Adjourned for three weeks. James Beard v J. Lewis.—Debt 7a. Defendant admitted debt, but had a doubt as to whtun he should pay the money, as plaintiff had become a bankrupt since the debt was contracted. Case adjourned till next sittin». J. Robinson v G. G irraty and Harrison. —Breach of Public Works Act, 1876, by evading toll. Mr Gray for informant. It appeared from the evidence that defendants were proceeding from Greytown to Carterton to acquaint tho constable that a man was found dead in Morrison's Bush, and in the excitement incidental to the affair forgot to take money with them. The plaintiff admitted that he allowed them till the following day to pay the amount of the toll, which had been duly paid.

The Court held that as they had left the main road within 300 yards of the toll, contrary to the Act, the offence had been committed, and inflicted a fine of 5s each and costs.

Constable Ecelslon v G. Moss.—Assault upon W. Betise. This was a pugilistic case. Pined 40s and co3ts.

Same v W. Bensje.—Assault upon G. Moss. Fined 40s and costs, G. Great head v W, Collier.—Debt £1 10s. Judgment for amount and costs.