RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2435, 18 February 1888, Page 3

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, TE AWAMUTU.

Wednesday. — (Before Mr Northcroft, K.M.) Police v. O'Biue.w — Patrick O'Brion was charged on the information of Constable. Lowther with a breach of the Public Works Act by riding on the footpath at Kihikihi. Defendant said he did not know he was breaking the law. Dismissed with a caution. Haupkr v. Garmonhwat.— Assault; a boy's quarrel. Tho boy Har|ier made a statement to the effect that young Gannonsway assaulted him in Alexandra by striking him with his clenched fist, and at the same time using bad language in the presence of several young girls.—Defendant stated that he was aggravated by the plaintiff's attentions to his sister which he persisted in. He denied using any bad language. It was evident from the evidence that choice language was used on both sides. Defendant was fined £1 and costs £3 15s. The magistrate commented very strongly on tho filthy language used by both side.*, and cautioned them against such conduct in future.

Pratt v. Tanner.—Judgment summons. Mr Gresham for plaintiff. Ordered to pay £-1 I'm Id forthwith, in default, two weeks in Mount Eden Gaol. Johnson v. Helm.—This was a rehearing of a case heard some time ago. Mr W. M. Hay for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff for £33 7s Sd, and costs, £8 15s. Norton v. Tkasdalk.— Mr Gresham for plaintiff, Mr W. M. Hay for defendant. Claim, £13 for rent. Defendant paid £13 and 10s into court. Evidence of plaintiff whicu was taken in Auckland before Mr H. G. S. Smith was read. Mr Gresham ch, uied that they were entitled to damages, and £1 lGs costs of having plaintiff's evidence taken in Auckland. Mr Hay objected. Claim was disallowed. Thomks Gakmonsway v. EnwAitn Garmoxsway. Claim £19 17s 2d ; for workdone, Mr \V. M. Hay for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff, costs £4. Gbesham v. Bockbtt.—Costs of preparing certain deeds, £11 (is (id. Mr W. M. Hay for defendant. Mr Gresham conducted his own case, a great deal of evidence was taken, for which we have no space. Defendant, who objected to the charges, paid into Court, £0 10s. Judgment was given for that amount and 18s. No costs Rangimocakau. — Ngarama Hatua, Hkta Rehua v. Hkmi Kokako, Hote Thomi'SON Puke, and Others. Mr Gresham for plaintiffs, Mr VV. M. Hay tor defendants. This is the case already referred to in these columns, arising out of the playing at law and magistrate's courts in this native country. Owing to the illness of Hemi Viokako, the principal defendant (thequasi native magistrate.) Mr Hay applied for an adjournment , . Mr Gresham objected but afterwards agreed on condition costs of the day were paid, or a security given lor them.