ENCROACHMENT OF WATER.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3853, 9 July 1891, Page 2

ENCROACHMENT OF WATER.

Action for Damages-*

Taylor v Renall

In the District Court, Masterton, this (Thursday) morning, before His Honor District Judge Kobinson, Patience Taylor claimed the sum of £IOO from Alfred vVilliara Benall for damages alleged to have been sustained through the encroachment of water upon her land. Mr Beard appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Dunny for the defendant.

Mr Beard called attention to the fact that the hearing of the case was fixed for the 24th ult., and the statement of defence was not filed till the 30th.

Mr Bunny submitted that it was quite sufficient for the statement to be tiled seven days before the aetual hearing of the case. Mr Beard suggested that His Honor inspect that part of the river from which the action had arisen.

His Honor agreed to do this after hearing the statement of claim. The statement was then road by Mr Beard.

Mr Renall: I would like to suggest — Mr Beard : I object, Your Honor. Mr Renall is represented by counsel. Mr Renall: I would like— Mr Beard : I object; sit 'down Mr Renall.

Mr Kenall : These lawyers haye a down on me because I keep thetn in order.

The Court was bore thrown into a perfect uproar, Mr Renall shouting at the top of his voice, and Mr Board doing likewise. His Honor : I will jusc hear what Mr Renall has to say. Mr Beard : I object (uproar). Mr Renall: I was merely going to say, Your Honor, that you had lie!tor put on your gum boots (laughter). His Honor, accompanied by counsel and the parties interested, then proceeded to view the river and adjoining properties, the Court being adjourned till 2 o'clock.