R.M. COURT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4023, 28 January 1892, Page 2

R.M. COURT.

MASTERTON.-THURSDAY. (Before Colonel Roberts, R.M.) OBSTRUCTING THE PoMCK. A Maori named f uhara To Tsu was charged with obstructing the police in the execution of their '\ duty. The defendant, who was represented, by Mr Pownall, pleaded not guilty, Constable O'Loary deposed that vhe arrested a Native named Walker for drupkennp and the defendant clung tp him and would not let him go. Constable jjawler afterwards put in an appearance aud with his assist' ance the two were separated. Constable Lawlor gave corroborative evidence. The defendant Btated that he was standing on the .verandah of (be Empire Hotel, when Walker rushed up, and caught hold of him and he could not extricate himself. Ho was not holding Walker, John Thompson and John Gardner deposed that they saw Walker take bold of the accused and the accused endeavoured to free himself. The Benoh dismissed the information.

Civil Cases, A, Wilkes y, P, O'Dwyer.-Claim, £lO, for wages due. Mr Beard for the plaintiff, Judgment for the amount claimed, with Court costs 28s and counsel's fee 21s. Masterton Hospital Trustees v, 8, Qundersen,—Claim, £.l Bs. Judgment for the amount, with Court COB'S 6s,

J, H, Cock v, W. Oaborne.—Claim £lO, on judgment summons. An order was made for the payment of the amount within seven days of service of notice, in default seven days'imprisonment.' A,.R, Bunny v. Nathaniel Tone.— This was a case adjourned from the last Court day. Judgment was given for the plaintiff, with costs. J, Graham & Co. v. John Elley,Olaim, $ 2158. Judgment for the ampurit,''with post? (ty. Bowermp Brqs, y. fl. R, Bunny, —Claim 41010s, Mr PoVnaif for plaintiffs, Mr Runny fordefenda'nt,' . The evidence of the Pictureque Atlas agents, taken on commission, was read, The defence raised was a general denial of the signatures of the contract form and patron's list. It was also urged that the terms of the alleged contracting not been fulfilled, the books not having b°,ea properly delivered.

IJig Worship said lie had i doubt about the' signatures, aud entered a nonsuit against "tno plaintiffs,' iyitji costs, GREYTOWN.-WDDNESDAY, (Before Col, Roberts, B.M-, an.d R. A, Wakelin, IK) H.S.Wy.j/F.Rpss, Claim, £1214s money lent, Tlij.B ease ns adjournal from last sitting, when a plea of infancy was set up, jn order to prooure a oertiiiQate of birth, The plea was sustained, and judgment given for defendant. Mr Acheaon 1 '"> '' appeareo iui uw... ■-.,,.. i. D, Heagerty v, Mrs H. Moms, claim, Jsl, amount of an.1.0.U. Judgment for plaintiff, for whom Mr Izard appearpd. Mi C. 'Winter v. McKerrow..."nnd Macnaugliton,claim £75 for "saVory and-find iolieu of three nionths'notiee before dismissal, This case occupied the Court for three hours. Judg« ment was giyen for; defendants '.with, solicitor's feei? 35..; Mr : Tate: ap : peared for plaintiff and Mr Menteath of Wellington for defendants.'. :