RESIDENT MAGISTRATE COURT.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 447, 6 January 1869, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE COURT.

Tuesoat, Jan\ 5. (Before J. Giles, Esq., R.M.) William Sloan, of the Clarendon Hotel, was charged with having, on the first of January, as the holder of a publican's license, sold liquors after the hours appointed by law. The defendant admitted that he had done so, but explained that, on New Year's eve, being desirous of holding a ball, he went to Sergeant Williams, and asked permission to keep his house open. Sergeant Williams told him to go to the camp, but he subsequently understood that Sergeant Williams promised to see that the necessary leave would be obtained. He (the defendant) was ignorant that he had done wrong. He had no intention of breaking the law.

Inspector Franklyn, on the part of the police, admitted the facts, and stated thatthedefendanthadapparently acted in ignorance, and from no desire to break the law. The Magistrate explained that, in a case of the kind, the applicant should always apply at the office of the Inspector of the Police, or at the office of the Eesident Magistrate, and should make his application in writing. The case was dismissed. CIVIL GASES. John Martin v. Owen O'Neill.— A claim for damage by trespass. Mr Pitt appeared for the defendant. An application for an adjournment, to obtain evidence, was made by the defendant, and the case, was adjourned until Friday, the defendant paying costs. Murray v. Goddard. Norman M'Laren appeared for the plaintiff in this case, and stated that he did so as formerly a partner of Murray and Co., and aB the partner who, on the dissolution of partnership, was advertised to collect outstanding accounts. The Magistrate, however, stated that the produetion of a written authority was imperative under the Act, and as M'Laren said he could produce such j

an authority, the case was adjourned until Friday to enable him to do so. James Milne v. George Blair—A claim of £3, money lent. Judgment for the plaintiff, by default.