SMALL DEBT CASES.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1554, 20 June 1882, Page 3

SMALL DEBT CASES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — The advantage to be derived from employing solicitors in small debt cases seems to savour a great deal of the dog in the manger. I would wish to bring before your notice a case in point. 1 was under the necessity of suing a paity for a small amount on an 1.0, U; the defendant never denied the debt, in fact was anxious to settle it, but in an evil hour he mentioned his case to a solicitor. The solicitor in question was aware that certain legal points could be raised in the case by which he could put the plaintiff to considerable expense to prove the debt ; he therefore induced the defendant to put the case in his hands. Immediately before the court opened, the defendant came to the plaintiff and offered £1 per month, which he was agreeable to accept ; but the defendant's solicitor unfortunately overheard the conversation, and would not allow him to compromise the matter without going to court. The consequence is the plaintiff had to goto considerable expense to prove his ca&e. which lie did, and obtained judgment for the amount, without costs. But " Angels and ministers of grace defend us ! " what were the costs ? The debt in the first instance did not amount to £5; the plaintiff's costs were over £8; the defendant must have been at least three guineas out of pocket ; and who deri\ es the benefit ? I could mention other cases of a similar nature, but this one lias come home to myself. I would not trespass on your space, only I think it is a matter which the public should be made acquainted w ith, trusting that if they ha\ c any small accounts to settle they will endeavor to do so among themselves. I do not wish to cast any reflections on Mr Hay, as I believe he did the best he could under the circumstances. — I am, etc., Sam. Pascok. Hamilton Ea&t, 19th June, 1880.

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